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shackle flip

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jeepinaz, Dec 26, 2009.

  1. jeepinaz

    jeepinaz New Member

    ive been hearing alot about shackle flips,ive got a 67 and would like to see a pic if somebody has done this i am trying to understand what this is. thanks randy
     
    jeepinaz, Dec 26, 2009
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  2. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    do you mean shackle reversal?
     
    bkd, Dec 26, 2009
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  3. jeepinaz

    jeepinaz New Member

    to be honest i.d.k sounds about right i hear this is an inexpensive way to lift the vehicle which is what i am trying to accomplish.
     
    jeepinaz, Dec 26, 2009
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  4. cj-john

    cj-john Member

    Not sure you would gain any lift with a shackle reversal. I did mine but I didn't want any more lift. I've heard of guys having the shackles flip at full droop, like if their hanging a wheel high in the air. Not sure if that's what the term "shackle flip" means. I have also read articles about changing the shackle brackets on the rear spring so the shackle is below instead of on top of the brackets. I think this only works on springs that are outboard of the frame rails. IIRC the article I saw was about a full size Jeep truck and it was the rear only. Maybe give more info and someone here will be able to help.
     
    cj-john, Dec 26, 2009
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  5. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    I think he is talking about putting the axles under the springs rather than on top like original.

    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71649
     
    garage gnome, Dec 26, 2009
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  6. cj-john

    cj-john Member

    Could be, spring over is not a cheap way tp lift a Jeep. That can get really complicated.
     
    cj-john, Dec 26, 2009
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  7. jeepinaz

    jeepinaz New Member

    im guessing this is vehicle specific which is why it wasnt making sense i previously owned a k5 blazer and this from what ive heard is the thing to do so im assuming a (shackle flip) isnt going to work for me or my jeep thanks guys for the info!
     
    jeepinaz, Dec 26, 2009
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  8. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    OK, you gave us more info. K-5 blazers had "tension shackles" where the shackles went upward from the pivot point on the frame. Jeeps use "compression shackles" where they go downward from the pivot point on the frame. It's a common conversion on Ford's, Dodge's, and GM's to switch from "tension shackles" to "compression shackles" via aftermarket kits. This gives lift in the rear (these are normally used in the rear only) and my personal experience and reports I've received is they generally flex better, ride better, and give a lift where the owner's generally can get rid of lift blocks to reduce spring wrap.

    This doesn't apply to your Jeep unless a PO did some real weird things with your suspension...
     
    nickmil, Dec 26, 2009
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