shackle flip

[miltos68wgoneer]

I reversed the shackles on the rear of my 68 wagon for a cheap lift. Problem is one side keeps flipping back on one side under normal operation. Anyone have any suggestions other than new 6in lift springs.

[serehill]

Not a fan but Blocks.


Something like this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skyjacker-BUK55 ... 3AWagoneer

I know nothing of these But I've heard they won't flip because they are longer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rough-Country-1 ... 1786203449

[miltos68wgoneer]

I think if I installed longer shackles in the rear it would increase the radius enough to prevent flipping the shackle in the wrong direction. Any issues with a longer shackle in the rear in the flipped position? Maybe it is axle wrap causing it. I am also wondering if a track bar would possibly stop the tendency. I just don't get why one side flips and the other doesn't unless one leaf has more arch left in it that the other. Thanks serhil that is what I was thinking was a longer shackle to resist the tendency to flip. I unfortunately just finished welding in my spring perches after setting pinion angle and longer shackles will change pinion. Drats!

[serehill]

The pinion angle is more forgiving than most think. the difference at the pinion angle is a fraction of the difference at the shackle.

[carnuck]

I put a bar in to keep it from coming too far forward.