shackles

[digglesworth]

So what are our options for extended rear shackles on the stock setup?

 

[USMC_TOP]

Not hard to make a heavy duty set. Measure what you would like and goto a fab shop of some kind and have them made.

 

[Best4x4]

I'm running a set of RC 3/4 extended shackles on the rear of my Alpha. They're not like 1inch thick monster's but they're a heck of a lot beefier of a setup vs the OEM shackles. My Alpha had a massive set of extended shackles on it when I bought it (was giving them to Ram Rod until my father in law took them away after my wife said I didn't need them anymore... Sorry Ram Rod). When it had the extended shackles the rear end was like a giant pogo stick!!! I wanted to return close to stock with a little lift and at the time all I could find was the RC shackles. I can't complain the finish is good, the ride is awesome now, and I got them at my door in 2 days.

 

[rsc]

Samco used to make some real good shackles but I didn't find it on their site just now. Warrior Products has a couple H3 extended shackles. Jeep YJ shackles should work as well. IIRC the magic number is 6" overall length, hole to hole.

 

[chaos254]

I plan on getting the shackles that Schwartzy makes. Pretty similiar design to the samco that are no longer made

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[digglesworth]

I searched for a little bit. Found the warrior ones and a bunch of eBay ones.

 

[digglesworth]

So for those of you that have extended shackles, which ones are you running (length) and how much actual lift did you get with them?

 

[rsc]

I have the longer of the two warrior shackles, lift was about 3/16 less than half of the increased length. I figured about a 1 1/4" lift and got about 1" or thereabouts. Its been a few years ago and I forgot the lengths.

 

[954paulo]

check out shwartzy… he make a set. beefy and well priced

 

[digglesworth]

I have but nobody reviews his stuff so there's no testimonials. I'm wondering what kind of lift people are getting with the ones they're using.

 

[poncho1965]

I hate silent testimonials.


Mike

 

[digglesworth]

Lol. Me too... I was curious about his shackles and high clearance leaf mounts but haven't seen anyone that's said anything about them after they've installed them.

 

[mantracker]

I bought Samco extended shackles a few years ago, and I'm still using them. I've had no issues or problems. They're top quality and work well with cranked up T bars. No regrets.

 

[backcountryislife]

Shackles are a pretty simple item... can't imagine you not being happy with whichever ones you go with.
Seeing what Shwartzy makes, I'd go that way.



If you do them, give some thought to this package:

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?909-H3-Rear-Flex-Mod


This works very well, but IMO save the $$ on the disconnects, the axle can hit full flex with them attached and the rear swaybar is good for keeping you a BIT more level. I ran both ways, and preferred connected. (front was disconnected though)

 

[digglesworth]

I ended up with the warrior 1 1/4" shackles (6" hole to hole). rsc has them and he's happy with them. I load up a lot of heavy stuff in the rear of the truck so I wanted shackles that provided the most lift without being too extreme. I've read through the flex mod thread. It's a good one. I def wanna figure out how to disconnect the front. Next time I go out, I'm gonna swap the TD bumpstops for the oem ones and get a little more flex.

 

[amrg]

I bought Samco extended shackles a few years ago, and I'm still using them. I've had no issues or problems. They're top quality and work well with cranked up T bars. No regrets.

Did your truck sag after installing the shackles? Do you wheel your truck? I just received a set of shwartz shackles and yet to install them. Will give him a review afterwards!

 

[954paulo]

I have shwartzy shackles. Wheel a lot and have not had any problems


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[mantracker]

Did your truck sag after installing the shackles? Do you wheel your truck? I just received a set of shwartz shackles and yet to install them. Will give him a review afterwards!

No sagging, and yes, I wheel my truck. Schwartzy's shackles should work just fine.