Topic: missing links?

[wflaw45]

why does nobody offer "missing link" style shackles for toyota pickups? or does someone and i havent found them

[Rockcrawlintoy]

because they suck. get decent springs and a good shackle angle and be done with it. then u will have a suspension that is predictable and works well.

Drew

[DTB]

what is a missing link shackle?

[wflaw45 [OP]]

what is a missing link shackle?

where there are actually two shackles and one sits roughtly parralell to the ground and the other is at a normal angle. then when  the axle droops the one that is parralel and it "opens up" to allow for more flex. i will try and find a link to some pictures of them used on samurais if you want.

[Rockcrawlintoy]

a double shackle or a revolver shackle is what he is talkin about. i have them on my truck and hate them with a passion

Drew

[DTB]

a double shackle or a revolver shackle is what he is talkin about. i have them on my truck and hate them with a passion

Drew

oh yea those! yea they suck! heard bad stories about unloading and people face planting their trucks

[Rockcrawlintoy]

yeah its almost happened to me quite a few times

Drew

[wflaw45 [OP]]

http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,41991.msg442524.html#msg442524

like those, i have an ifs truck and cant afford the SAS kit and rear flex sucks. i was wondering if i could make a pair for the back to get more flex out of it

[Rockcrawlintoy]

save your money and get better springs. or a locker in the rear


DRew

[wflaw45 [OP]]

im planning to put a spool in the rear but would like more flex also. and i dont really want to lift it as it is a DD