Getting ready to install my echobit flip. I know ORD sells the HD shackles, but I am low on $$$ with Blazer Fest coming up. Has anybody boxed in the other side of their stockers, or at least put in a brace to make it like an H-shackle?
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Upgrading stock shackles
- Thread starter MTBLAZER89
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MTBLAZER89 said:
You mean for the front, or rear springs?
The rear shackles for the front springs are just flat stock; if you have a drill and a saw you can make your own and save some $$.
If you have a welder you can make your own for either end; obviously the rear ones are a bit harder to fab but it's doable. Mine are all custom as I had no idea how long I needed them until I had them in.
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The stock rear shackles. I don't wanna build new ones just wondering about strengthening these ones up.
Anybody?
readymix
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I have never done it because the stockers are relatively short, and should not bend unless really beat on. It would be pretty easy to do though.
Im in the same boat Brian. Ord stuff is nice but Mucho money's. I was looking at it and I dont see any reason That you couldnt box em up. Gonna box mine at school, Depending On how much of a hurry your in I could see about boxing yours as well?
I was just thinking about taking a piece of 1/4"x1.5 and making it like an H type shackle. This pic got me thinking, but it could be a sales pitch
I don't wanna talk about ORD right now while I am waiting on the correct bushings to arrive. Blazer Fest is quickly approaching.
I don't wanna talk about ORD right now while I am waiting on the correct bushings to arrive. Blazer Fest is quickly approaching.
