Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by Jay18 » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:27 pm

i think the bumpstops are standard, maigh have a go at moving the axle tomorrow then..
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:27 pm

Just move the damn axle already! :D
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:28 pm

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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by Jay18 » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:28 pm

okay! ill move the axle! hahaha shouldnt take long should it?
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:29 pm

8 nuts and drill 4 holes
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:30 pm

Jay18 wrote:i think the bumpstops are standard, maigh have a go at moving the axle tomorrow then..
:armsup: try it, flex it up on full lock and see what happens.
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by Jay18 » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:32 pm

im guessing its just a case of remove calipers and hang them up, remove bottoms of the shocks, remove u bolts, remove shackle bolts and pull the axle out and drill the holes? then slap it back together in the new holes?
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:38 pm

Yes, make sure you measure from the original holes though and not the edge of the perches on the axle as they are different lengths.

Measure twice (or 4 times) and drill once, last thing you want is a wonky axle :lol:
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by Jay18 » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:41 pm

right okay mate, will see what i can do tomorrow...

do you know the size of the hole? i can find out when i strip it tomorrow but will make it a bit easier if i know now..
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:01 pm

Think they are 12/13mm it's been a while though. Also dont forge to centre punch before you drill to stop the drill bit walking and keep everything accurate.
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