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mayday

Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm
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Location: Perth

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:54 am

Just wondering if anyone has made their own extended shackles? I was thinking about having a go at making a set.

lump_a_charcoal

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Location: Botany, NSW
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:55 am

It's not too hard, but often they don't really help much, and can make your ride worse.

I am no expert, but basically a 2 inch shackle extension will yield about 1 inch of lift. Longer springs are helpful too, as your shackle angle will change, suiting a longer spring a bit better.

I say go for it!!!

just_cruizin

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Joined: Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:30 pm
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:47 am

A 'H' pattern shackle with a bit of 25x25 welded in the middle. Now I just run 50x10 flat bar with nothing in the middle very easy to make and really cheap

mayday

Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm
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Location: Perth

Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:31 pm

Thanks for the help guys

mayday

Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm
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Location: Perth

Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:18 pm

Just wondering what size (from bolt to bolt) you think I should make them? Thanks

BLZUK

Joined: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:30 pm
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Location: Mt Gambier S.A

Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:26 pm

50mm longer

just_cruizin

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:57 am

Standard is 70 so make it 120 centres

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