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 7:41 pm

i plan on using a centre punch, not going to just drill a hole and hope it works lol, will check and double check that its right before drilling holes in my axle perches and bottom plates..
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by Jordi » Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:02 pm

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

Post by Jay18 » Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:15 pm

when ive got this sorted and got the 5 speed in ill take the zuk up wigan pay and play and get some mud on it lol, need to do the gearbox soon as i think the clutch is on its way out as when the engine is idling i can get something being flung around the bell housing or the gearbox, so its t=either bits of gears in the box or the clutch, ive got both in the shed so its just a case of getting round to doing it lol..
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by Jordi » Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:09 pm

The release bearing might be collapsing.

Not sure about the 4 to 5sp conversion but even an amateur should be able to do the clutch in under 2hrs.
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by turbo-tom » Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:36 pm

out of interest jordi do they catch ?
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by Jordi » Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:43 pm

turbo-tom wrote:out of interest jordi do they catch ?
Very slightly on the bulkhead, in every position I'v had it you can slide your hand between the wing and tyre (once you've scraped the mud out)
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by turbo-tom » Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:44 pm

ahh just looks like it does! but looks phatt though!
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by Jordi » Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:50 pm

I was concerned first few times out but there's no tyre damage, no scuff marks in the wing and when I've had it as in the pic I've checked it a few times. All seems good.
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:48 pm

As long as the inner wings are nice and smooth where they hit then there's no need to worry about a bit of rubbing :smokin:
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Re: Lift shackles, what's the maximum lift?

Post by donkeychomp » Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:02 pm

dan_2k_uk wrote:8 nuts and drill 4 holes
Do you have 8 mates to help move the axle?
If it ticks over...leave it

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