Shackle Reversal
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redrooster
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The only factor the engine would have is if the kit includes springs. They may change the spring rate for a heavier engine.
Since you are going full width, check out the Blue Torch Fab Full widht kit. It includes a bumper, shackle reversal set up and is made for exactly what you are doing. Looks very slick and the price isn't too bad. You have to weld on the bumper and shackle hanger. It will probably save you time and money by using the kit.
http://www.bluetorchfab.com/oscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_53&products_id=71
Since you are going full width, check out the Blue Torch Fab Full widht kit. It includes a bumper, shackle reversal set up and is made for exactly what you are doing. Looks very slick and the price isn't too bad. You have to weld on the bumper and shackle hanger. It will probably save you time and money by using the kit.
http://www.bluetorchfab.com/oscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_53&products_id=71
currupt4130
VT Hokie
you've got a 5" difference between your front and rear axle?
redrooster
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So you will spend big $ on some wheel spacers but not pony up for the Blue Torch kit? Wheel spacers that size are expensive. Probably more than you have in the axle.
What did the front axle come out of? Is it even an 8 lug HD 44.
I wouldn't waste my time with a mismatched axle. You may as well get a 60 front if you really want to be able to use that V8 anyway.
What did the front axle come out of? Is it even an 8 lug HD 44.
I wouldn't waste my time with a mismatched axle. You may as well get a 60 front if you really want to be able to use that V8 anyway.
redrooster
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If you have a locker in the rear with that much difference in width, then you will be pushing big time when you try to turn. It will be hard to get it to turn in the mud for sure.bryanjeep said:
I have some spacers for $100. That is a big difference rather than spending $500 plus shipping. The two axles should be about the same width when I am done. It is a 6 lug which really doesn't make a difference. Only problem I will run into is rotating tires. I have free access to a tire changer.
TwistedCU
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RE: Want a nice aluminum plate for the front of your jeep?
I wouldn't bother swapping the tires from wheel to wheel regularly.
Could you sell the front one and get a match with the $$$ from it and the spacers? I would think it would be worth it in the long run. I know you have everything set to go, but doing it now may save alot of frustration down the road.
I wouldn't bother swapping the tires from wheel to wheel regularly.
Could you sell the front one and get a match with the $$$ from it and the spacers? I would think it would be worth it in the long run. I know you have everything set to go, but doing it now may save alot of frustration down the road.
rockinreel
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What does a shackle reversal kit do for a jeep? Educate me please.
west747
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RE: just a shout out
it will save your springs from this....\___/...doin a v :evil: getts pretty darn expensive after a while :twisted:
Brain..frist glad to see you on pirate and i read your post about rims sizes...go get a 15 inch rims( borrow one from a buddy or buy a cheapie one from the junk yard) and see if it fits! you are making this harder than it has to be. although i am almost certain that it will fit over the disc's you should check first before buying a set of rims.
and no you will not have to make any special bumpers for a shackle reversal...just swap the mounts around or buy the kit ( welding is requireed either way0 you may or may not have to add shims inbetween the axle and spring to adjust the pinion angle
it will save your springs from this....\___/...doin a v :evil: getts pretty darn expensive after a while :twisted:
Brain..frist glad to see you on pirate and i read your post about rims sizes...go get a 15 inch rims( borrow one from a buddy or buy a cheapie one from the junk yard) and see if it fits! you are making this harder than it has to be. although i am almost certain that it will fit over the disc's you should check first before buying a set of rims.
and no you will not have to make any special bumpers for a shackle reversal...just swap the mounts around or buy the kit ( welding is requireed either way0 you may or may not have to add shims inbetween the axle and spring to adjust the pinion angle
