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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: BC4x4life on May 12, 2007, 11:16:17 PM

Title: drop link shackles
Post by: BC4x4life on May 12, 2007, 11:16:17 PM

The articulation in the rear of my samurai isn't great since I installed lift springs and they are well broken in.  I'm considering Breeze Industries drop link shackles but I need some pro's and con's to these type of things.

Title: Re: drop link shackles
Post by: Bigzook on May 13, 2007, 06:57:17 AM

Personally I don't like any folding shackle. I think flex is overrated and too much can be harmful. I prefer a stable predictable rig. These are just my opinion's remember. Some people love em.

Title: Re: drop link shackles
Post by: copperfever on May 13, 2007, 10:42:39 AM

I've heard that they can actually be harmfull in certain situations. Something about loading the weight in the wrong direction and causing a roll-over...
I would just get nice set of greasable shackles, maybe 1"(2"max) longer than stock to add a little extra flex without being unpredictable.
You could also take apart your spring packs and spread a good coat of anti-sieze lubricant between all of the leafs, and inside all of the spring bushings too.
If that isn't enough, you may want to remove a leaf from each pack...

Title: Re: drop link shackles
Post by: BC4x4life on May 13, 2007, 02:38:13 PM

I think I will likely stay away from the drop link shackles.  To use them you need to modify your exhaust and I would have to remove the tow hooks I installed.  I just finished greasing my bushings and opening up the spring clamps so we'll see if that helps any.  If it isn't enough, which leaf would I remove from my spring pack if I were to  go that route?