Thread: scissor action drop shackles

Have you looked at parabolics?

or maybe what you want is something like the gone2far spring mounts?

http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/...ar/index.shtml

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Have you looked at parabolics?

Yes but they don't articulate as much do they? Plus they cost a lot more

oops, edited my post between your reply and now, there are a coupple of things in the gone2far link I added, one was the shackle mount kit, another a product like the one you mentioned.

also, parabolics do flex more, and give a better ride.

Thanks thats a very good website

Originally Posted by dobbo

Yes but they don't articulate as much do they? Plus they cost a lot more

Aaahhh. All clear from that other thread now, dobbo.

Parabolics are normally manufactured with an inch or so of raise but slightly softer spring rates, so increased flex. Due to reduced internal friction, they provide a ride quality between coils and leaf springs. Come in different load ratings, so if using in an essentially unladen vehicle can go for really soft springs with additional flex benefits.

But the price - cheaper to replace the vehicle than the springs :S Can be had relatively cheaply if fitted to an existing vehicle (on the "nothing you add adds to the value" theory.)

Steve

Im going to get hung......

Take a look at the leafs in a toymota... dont quote me but I think they have a model thats got the same width if you can find out which model it is its a simple case of then ordering the parts for that......

Revolver Drop Shackles were another option that one of our boys took with his Series III 'Tonka'.Used in conjunction with the parabolics they gave great results.
There are some great descussions between RPR and the Gone2Far boys on some of the older forums.
Knock out a search and I'm sure you find the articles on the LRE & LRO sites.

Gon2far fell into a bit of trouble recently....I heard through the vine that QT services now carry alot of their trade. They have a site. Contact QT's Dave Marsh for details.

Regards.
S.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

Im going to get hung......

Take a look at the leafs in a toymota... dont quote me but I think they have a model thats got the same width if you can find out which model it is its a simple case of then ordering the parts for that......

At risk of self flagellation for even thinking of it in the first place, I thought of this allready "oh the shame" There is a lot of welding to be done on mounting brackets. But look at the price of them $440.00 a pair and the factory is only 5okm away from me.

If only I could weld