Anti-Inversion Shackles on Tall Skinnies 33x9.5x15 part 1

[alaska60]

Not 8 inches of lift....8 inches of wheelbase from front tire to rear tire.

You can also click on "kimosabi" in my sig line to see it before and while I built it up.
But heres a quick pic..

 

[alaska60]

I moved my front axle forward 4 iches and moved the rear axle back 4 inches.....the approach angles are sick now.
JMO

 

[IDBJ]

Awesome thread. I've got the same stock exact look on my 71, and shackles look like the fix. I read from the SOR shackle kit that exhaust/muffler may need some relocation. Did you need to adjust anything???

 

[IDBJ]

After driving my rig with 33x9.5x15's with new shocks and an anti-inversion shackles for the front and rear, and after doing a LOT of research and looking and trail riding with other rigs, there is no way I would consider a SOA (spring over axle) conversion. It is just not needed and there are way to many variables affected for me. In my opinion, a SOA really sets up a stock rig too high.

This rather stock setup with 33's runs fine in most places. The tires do not scrape under full articulation, even when loaded down. In the future, when the BFG all-terrain tires were out, I will install new 2.5" lift springs (IronMan 4x4 from ACC Toyota in Atlanta - ACC Toyota Truck & Land Cruiser) just so that I will be able to install 33x10.5x15s. There a quite a few more tire options in this size.

By the way, Pritchett Tire in Cornelia, GA has BFG ATs in 33x9.5x15 for those of you that may be looking for this size.

Can you shoot over a pic of your rig with the shackle/33"? Mine is drooping, I need new tires, and your shackle & springs is exactly what I'm looking at to clear new 295 75 16's.

 

[B y r o n]

Regarding your winch mount take a look at post #7 in this thread, maybe it will give you an idea or help/

 

[cuencanolenny]

Anti-Inversion Shackles on Tall Skinnies 33x9.5x15 part 3

I did a lot of research on shackles and decided to install anti-inversion shackles from Man-a-free. I ordered the “GSK Super HD Anti-Inversion 4+plus” shackles and greaseable spring pins. Since our Cruiser looked to sag a bit in the rear, I order the tallest shackle, 3.5” lift, for the rear and a 2.5” lift for the front. SOR has a great chart showing the shackle sizes Specter Off-Road Land Cruiser Parts - Page 288 Land Cruiser Shackles - Aftermarket . Whatever size you get, just divide the distance between the bolts and divide by two to get the lift. The shackles come gold-plated, but I powder coated mine a satin black.

Installing these is rather a pain, especially if you are doing it by yourself. You will need patience, two floor jacks, several jack stands and cinder blocks, and a lot of rust penetrant (See Coolerman’s formula for Ed’s Red at Ed's Red Penetrating Oil ). It really helps to soak your leaf springs with some type of penetrating oil such as Ed’s Red, Kroll or PB Blaster. It’s cheaper to buy it by the gallon or to make up Ed’s Red yourself. The leaf springs did not seem to move before I coated them with this stuff. I sprayed the entire underside of the frame and body, and it seems to work great and it seems to act as a rust preventative as well.

Found this today. My rig, 1979 FJ40, has a case of the droops in the rear. A friend in the USA advised he corrected it with lift shackles. So Man-a-fre offers various shackles but I see no dimensions, just a reference to the height of lift. So I am most curious about your statement regarding "divide by two." I have no problem with the ride height of the front, just need to fix/address the droop in the rear.

 

[BrianSanDiego]

Warn winch mount?

I need to mount a Warn 8274-50, so if anyone knows of a company or individual who sells a winch mounting plate that will work with the stock bumper, please send me a PM. Thanks.

My 40 had a stock bumper with a plate for the 8074 welded on and using the winch bent the bumper. A winch needs more than a stock bumper IMHO. I replaced it with an HFS bumper and that thing will will outlast the rest of the cruiser.

 

[cuencanolenny]

I am finding that anti-inversion shackles, lift or stock, are apparently becoming unobtanium. Several places still have a listing for them, but when you order you find out they are NLA. I'm beginning to wonder if FJ40's have lost their appeal.

 

[1978freebornred]

superiorengineering.com.au has and makes the anti inversion shackles and also has the poly bushings

 

[cuencanolenny]

superiorengineering.com.au has and makes the anti inversion shackles and also has the poly bushings

Yes, and I bought them. They leveled out The Beast. It is now in Pifo, Ecuador for complete disassembly of the body, repair and new paint. When it comes home in late March/early April, I will fit new rear leaf springs. My mechanic was very interested in the new shackles, especially regarding price. Keep in mind that the Australian dollar isn't worth as much as USA, so like a discount. Which is good because they are rather expensive. But extremely well made. I highly recommend these to anyone interested.