Author Topic: sas help shackle angle (Read 3913 times)

motoracer · « **on:** Jun 16, 2009, 03:39:21 PM »

u guys have been a real help to me ,and i really appreciate it. heres my problem i cut out my holes in my frame for my frame tubes,

my shackle angle is 6 degrees on both sides but pointed to the front . i put 915 lbs on the front to get to that point. what do i do now ? cut my holes out more forward ,or put more weight on the front?

86rustbucket · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 03:47:49 PM »

what springs u runnin?

joey0712 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 03:51:16 PM »

Just cut the holes out where the frame jigs tell you to. U can adjust the angle with where you put the front hanger. Normaly the hanger just goes flush with the frame on the front.

motoracer · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 03:52:53 PM »

i put the hanger flush with the front .

joey0712 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 03:54:14 PM »

Ok... what springs do u have? Post pics of u can....

motoracer · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 03:57:39 PM »

i think it would have to put the hanger back about 1/2 inch . the frame holes were good both the same i was thinking of moving the holes forward 3/8. is 915 lbs sound like anuff weight for the front if every thing was on the truck like motor ,tranny and body?

motoracer · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 03:58:50 PM »

got trail gear 3 in lift springs ill get pic as soon as i can

joey0712 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 04:03:02 PM »

Ya pics will help alot....

motoracer · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 04:44:17 PM »

this is with about 700lbs on it it is at 8 degrees

motoracer · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 04:48:30 PM »

cant get them to blow up bigger

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 05:18:03 PM »

dam small pictures

try photo bucket

motoracer · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 05:30:37 PM »

best i can do sorry

87pickup · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 05:46:37 PM »

I know most sas kits tell you to center the jigs between the body mount but in both trucks i have done have left me with a less than desirable shackle angle. I think the jig needs to be pushed forward until it hits the body mount. So i think your best bet is to move the shackle tubes forward 1/2" or so

motoracer · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 05:57:52 PM »

this should be better

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 05:58:41 PM »

87pickup · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 06:01:13 PM »

what size are those shackles?

motoracer · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 06:03:38 PM »

motoracer · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 06:10:07 PM »

if i cut out the holes a 1/2 more forward would it be best to plate it if so u got any pic of it plated

joey0712 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 08:32:10 PM »

I bet those springs will sag a bunch

joey0712 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 08:33:49 PM »

i bet u will have alot more then 750 with the motor cab and trans.... I say your fine

motoracer · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 10:21:54 PM »

had 915 lbs on it it went down to 6 degrees

joey0712 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 10:42:05 PM »

With the cab trans t case motor And the sag of those super TG springs..... I think your good

zippo · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 16, 2009, 11:53:22 PM »

I just mounted my springs, cab off. you will be fine! if you really want to check it. go to lowes and get 8 80LB bags of concrete for 3 bucks a bag and put in on the frame. You will see.

motoracer · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 17, 2009, 05:16:12 AM »

i put 300lbs of free weight on the frame,and a 55 gallon drum of water 8 lbs a gallon around 400 lbs and me seting on it im 250lbs and all i got was 6 degree on the shackles i think im going to move the frame tubs forward 1/4 to 1/2 in until i get vertial with that weight i think that would be the best bet.

motoracer · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 17, 2009, 06:42:42 AM »

do u guys think a mig welder would put a strong of anuff of a weld on the frame tubs or should i get it tig welded

joey0712 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 17, 2009, 07:10:59 AM »

Mig will be fine. Those would be a pita to tig weld

motoracer · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 17, 2009, 07:55:31 AM »

well i moved the holes forward about 3/8 i see if that does it leting the spot welds cool right now

motoracer · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 17, 2009, 08:56:02 AM »

I've got the shackles vertical with 990lbs on the front that's as far as im going. hope that well be ok . thanks for the help

87pickup · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 17, 2009, 03:50:33 PM »

they will settle but not a great deal. Mine are over a year old and they are only 5* back.

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 17, 2009, 04:09:13 PM »

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