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Shakles
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jackedjimmy
1/2 ton status
Revolver shackles are an aftermarket part mostly used on jeeps to increse axle articulation. A shackle on a k5 is found on the rear of the leaf springs and allows the spings to move a little bit.
There is no set legth that a shackle can be.
There is no set legth that a shackle can be.
tomseviltwin
1/2 ton status
A revolver shackle is a shackle that is hinged in the middle. It basically rides folded up on itself but when the axle droops, it unfolds to allow for more travel, while a fixed shackle only has forward and backword movement according to the compression of the springs. I talked to a Terra Mnfg Rep at an offroad show last week who said the revolvers weren't actually designed for the weight of a fullsize, but there are people here who run them OK I think.
Tom
Tom
