custom shackles????

[Bhintz]

anybody know any places that make custom shackles for 52 spring swap

 

[Muddytazz]

Try right here...


http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123724

 

[85mudblazin]

Just make them your self, they are not that hard, just get some 2" wide 3/8 thick strap and cut them to 7.25" long I think.

 

[Muddytazz]

Just make them your self, they are not that hard, just get some 2" wide 3/8 thick strap and cut them to 7.25" long I think.

Except if your doing the 52" springs in the front, you'll need spacers like in the pics in the for sale link

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

Special shackles are unnecessary with my 52" spring install bushing kit.

 

[beater_k20]

Special shackles are unnecessary with my 52" spring install bushing kit.

uhm, i believe the 7.25" shackles made of 3/8 x 2 strap would be considered "special", but a breeze to make. made 2 sets for myself, and it only took me about 40 mins.

the spacers for the front bushings that are pictured are unnecessary. i bought the 52" swap kit from Tim. the measurements from the bushings are off of my truck and jjlaughner's, guaranteed they'll fit. no spacers needed anywhere. good quality stuff too!

 

[Bhintz]

Just make them your self, they are not that hard, just get some 2" wide 3/8 thick strap and cut them to 7.25" long I think.

dumb question but were could you get a piece of metal like that

 

[85mudblazin]

your local steel shop, check out your phone book and I am sure there are a few of them.

 

[DougK20]

I used a local spring shop. They cut, drilled, and painted my shackles for $4 each. They had them done within 4hours of my phone call. They were a perfect fit. I could have done them myself, but my time was limited and for the cost it was well worth it.

 

[4GUNZ4X4Z]

7.25? Is that from eye to eye? or what?

 

[85mudblazin]

yup 7.25 from hole to hole