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Need Shackle Measurement

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by linckeil, Apr 30, 2007.

  1. linckeil

    linckeil Member

    I'm building my own "H" shackles for my cj5. Anyone have a set on their jeep, whether they made them or bought them from an aftermarket supplier?

    What I need is the width between the 2 uprights on the shackle - measured inside edge to inside edge. if someone could measure with a pair of calipers that would be most accurate.

    I know what I need based on the measurements I took on my frame and my springs, but because the "H" shackle cannot be put on a side at a time and compress the bushings as the stock shackle setup does, I think I would have to space the uprights a bit further apart so that they can slide over the bushings.

    i hope i explained this clearly :) Thanks.
     
    linckeil, Apr 30, 2007
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  2. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Linc, mine are Con-Ferr
    1-7/8" inside diameter, between the upright plates
    used tape measure, all I have
    but right on the money
     
    jpflat2a, Apr 30, 2007
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  3. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Jim's measurement sounds right... consider the 1 3/4" spring, then a sixteenth on either side of that... I'm sure my ConFerrs are the same.

    Linc, post some pics of the units you build when you have them completed! :beer:
     
    lynn, Apr 30, 2007
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  4. Doug/Tucson

    Doug/Tucson Member

    Mine go like this 3/8 x 1-1/2 steel 5 in. long w/ holes centerd @ 3-1/4 apart
    obviously not squared up and welded Doug/Tucson slightly distorted by camera
    buy new bushings, and they will give you the distance apart. Mine are 1-7/8 inside
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Apr 30, 2007
    Doug/Tucson, Apr 30, 2007
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  5. Zoomer

    Zoomer eJeeper (walking)


    Sounds correct as I measured mine with calipers for this thread:

    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26388

    I measured 1.87" where the cross brace is welded to the uprights.
     
    Zoomer, Apr 30, 2007
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  6. linckeil

    linckeil Member

    thanks guys. i'll see what kind of metal stock i can dig up to make these.
     
    linckeil, Apr 30, 2007
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  7. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Keep in mind you want the shackle to be just snug when tightened down. You had originally mentioned building them a bit loose which could make the axle tend to shift around a bit.
     
    Glenn, Apr 30, 2007
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  8. linckeil

    linckeil Member

    exactly, thats why i needed the measurements of exisiting setups. i wanted to be sure my setup wasn't too tight, or too loose on the bushings.
     
    linckeil, Apr 30, 2007
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