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[AndersN]

Was just curious as to how hard a shackel reversal really was. MY dad called man-a-fre and i was going to get a 4 inch kit...FINALLY!...but i guess they talked to long and the guy at man-a-fre told my dad that we had to have it professionally done. I was so close to getting it done this time and i dont want to give up and i want some info to show my dad. So how hard would a 4-inch kit with a shackel reversal really be....i apologize for all of the lift threads i know theyre are thousands out there i just need some advice realy quick.

Anders
89' fj62 31x10.50 AT's

 

[lovetoski]

I think a shackle reversal requires welding. There are pro's and con's re shackle reversal. I have no personal experience, so don't have an opinion that's worth much. However, I've gotta ask - why do you need 4"? What size tire are you going to run. 33"'s work great on a cruiser and work fine with standard 3" lift. If you want to run 35's, one option is a 3" suspension lift + 1" body lift. Totally bolt-on, no welding required. Ya, I'm prolly old and boring like your dad...sorry...

 

[calphi27]

The shackle reversal requires some easy grinding and some welding. I had a friend do it for me. I was 17 went I put on the reversal and the OME suspension. It took me a few days to complete the whole thing. It was easy but getting the suspension to fit in right took some muscle. Good luck and post some pics of progress!

 

[Mace]

Why do you want one so bad????

 

[AndersN]

In georgia i mainly only get to see mud hole's and a lift with 33 inch MT's would help. 18 year old bro has a fj-40 with 33's and a f-150 with 35's. The 40 is unstoppable.

 

[Mace]

So why do you want a Shackle reversal?

 

[Tapage]

I can talk about my SR experience .. and was so good ..

And right it requires some good welding in front.

But I do it that I want a soft really soft Land Cruisr and I got it. So if you only want a cheap lift go SO and your 35"gonna fit very fine.

This pic was taken when I got 33" baja claws SR + 6" rear extreme shackles ( to compensate the new lift that you get with SR kit ) and 2.5 OME ..

So I can say, no traccion loose, no steering problems .. no nothing .. only good things I can say about SR kit.

I hope that can help ..