shackle reversal

[xtiaan2000]

What are the chances of everyone weighing in on the pros and cons of doing the shackle reversal?

Some have said that it was the best thing to do while others that have done extensive work on their suspension have not done it. I have heard that the ride is so much more comfortable, but it seems that in a sharp turn the front end would dive. As well Toyota thought it best to do it the way they did. They seem pretty smart.

If it matters imagine that one is running 33s and does off roading about 35% of the driving time.

 

[chevurai]

There was a time when I was opposed to shakle reversal. Then my son got a 1985 mini truck that comes from the factory sprung over with a reversal. Maby Toyota learned something over the years.
All things being equal , I have a hard time telling the difference.
I think it's personal choice and vehical use.

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

okay. seriously on the fence on this issue. My piggy's got them reversed. I love it. I was going to leave the 62 alone after doing bushings and knuckles and bearings.....(still needs tires WHICH IMO WAS THE SINGLE BIGGEST IMPROVEMENT POINT ON MY PIGS SUSPENSION UPGRAYEDS and the steering box might need some looking at) but barring some major improvement in road manners after the tires and steering box are adressed and springs are renewed and shocks swapped for good ones(read: everything else) I will do the shackle reversal on the 62 as well. of course, the point I'm trying to make is, address all other things that pertain to handling characteristics before making any decisions here. something else to point out is, driveshaft work should be done to optimize all traits of this mod. a hard landing with spring compression on both sides will push the driveshaft into the tcase if there is not enough travel in it.

 

[Pighead]

Shackle reversals were big a few years (10? 20?) ago...all kinds of theories as to why we should do it were put forth from the usual suspects (MAF, SOR).
Lots of people did it, lots of people un-did it.
My fabricator, whose opinion I hold high regard for, suggested strongly against a SR. That was good enough for me.

 

[RHINO]

lets first find out what is your reason for wanting a SR?

ive had both, on many different kinds of rigs over the years and the only reason i did the SR on my pig is because i was into rock crawling at the time and wanted to keep the front end as smooth and high clearance as possible.

IMOP thats the only benefit to SR, otherwise i say leave it alone, it works.

 

[bobm]

I, agree with RHINO. I personally have never done one on a LC. There is a reason Toyota design it this way, yes the trucks are inherent to wander or follow cracks in the road. But it was done for a reason, weight of vehicle, offset differentials, engine torque, who knows? But dont compare to a Toyota pick-up I had one and its a totally different animal than the Landcruisers. Even though the Heritage is still there.

Thanks Bob.

lets first find out what is your reason for wanting a SR?

ive had both, on many different kinds of rigs over the years and the only reason i did the SR on my pig is because i was into rock crawling at the time and wanted to keep the front end as smooth and high clearance as possible.

IMOP thats the only benefit to SR, otherwise i say leave it alone, it works.

 

[jmylie]

The previous owner had a SR done on my 55 with a 4" lift.

No problems and it's more stable than a SO.

Ride quality in a 55?

While I do occasionally drive it around town, it's mostly highway to the trails, then several days worth of wheeling and then back home. With 4 to 5 hours on the highway, it's the noise that is my biggest complaint.