has anyone heard of a missing link shackle, and if you have what are your opinions? i think its somewhat like a hyper-shackle of some sorts but not sure. any input would be great. 
missing link? have you heard
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These are/were popular on Samurai's at one time. Try this web site.
http://www.rocky-road.com/index2.html
http://www.rocky-road.com/index2.html
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oh yea. those look alright do you something like that would do well on an fj40?
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i believe theres a place called swamp frog industries that make some sort of hyper shackle (hinged shackle)
Downey does make a very nice hinged shackle they call a cantilever. Well designed and built, but VERY spendy. Big turn off is that you can't use them with stock steering; need power steering. when the upper part of the shackle is resting, basically parallel to the frame, it obstructs the path of the stock steering center arm. 
peesalot said:
John, I had a similar experience with them on the 'con. In the big drop off in Big Sluice, we stopped for a photo opp and the upper half of the shackle had only drooped like 1" and the tire was still in the air. At the time I attributed it to some design issues with the prototype shock towers, but I am still not sure about their overall effectiveness.
The thing I REALLY LIKE about the cantilevers is that the lower half of the shackle splays out much more than a stock one, so it is a LOT easier for the springs to respond to road shock. In layman's terms, the ride is a lot nicer!
