Superior shackles on the fork lift

[euclid]

Measured for shocks this AM:

Can someone measure their F250 shock towers for me? Mine won't be here till next week. I'd like to start figuring out my shock lengths.

Yes it's rubbing. I'm going to do a little trimming on the front fenders. Rears will be fine.

 

[Landcruisin'60]

Thats pretty cool, that drivers front tire really tucks up into the wheel well.

 

[Waggoner5]

So do you like them?

 

[krzyabncanuck]

I think the pics answer that one.

 

[euclid]

So do you like them?

Road ride is about the same as my previous setup. Flex is pretty dang cool. Katemcy will be the first real test. Very pleased so far, though.

 

[CruisinFJ60]

It seems it is a trend to test these things at roundup

 

[PortFJ62]

Looks good! Im glad you like them cause I like your money

 

[devo]

Euclid,
You should hire that fork life guy and take him on the trails and then we can hit some really sick stuff.

devo

 

[chappysfj40]

cant wait to hear how the spring under setup works

 

[Waggoner5]

Road ride is about the same as my previous setup. Flex is pretty dang cool. Katemcy will be the first real test. Very pleased so far, though.

Katemcy is where I tested mine. I almost flopped in this crack with stock shackles. This time around I hardly lifted a tire.

 

[euclid]

Shock towers are here. Weld them on tonight, then flex it out and measure again just to make sure. Order some DT shocks on Monday AM.

 

[euclid]

the F250 shocks on a SUA rig like mine make for some long ass shocks in the front. Mine new bilsteins are on the way from Top Gun Customz: (Stupid name, best price)

Part Number     Travel     Description     Valving     Reservoir     Ext Length     Col Length     Shaft Dia.     Mounting
Rear
  BE5-6249-H5     11.94    5125 Off-Road    255/70              N/A       29.70    17.91    14mm   eye/eye
Front
  BE5-6250-H5     14.30    5125 Off-Road    255/70              N/A       34.90    20.75    14mm   eye/eye

 

[CruzerCrazy]

Wow! Do these make sense with an SUA? I just bought my OME lift kit but I did not buy the shackles. I haven't installed it yet. I am thinking I should wait

 

[Waggoner5]

Thats a good question. I think Greg is the Guinea Pig on this one. In theory it should work very well, allowing the lower trucks suspension to move more freely keeping the tires planted. 60 series work well stock, but the leaf spring suspension with the relatively short springs just don't articulate when SUA. SOA works much better, but is somewhat of disadvantage on off camber runs. We will see.

 

[euclid]

I'm not far off of how Dearborn was set up when he was running these shackles. He trimmed his fenders with a 1" body lift whereas I'm running 2" body lift and longer bump stops. Both on 35's.

His truck worked very well with these shackles.

 

[CruisinFJ60]

Thats a good question. I think Greg is the Guinea Pig on this one. In theory it should work very well, allowing the lower trucks suspension to move more freely keeping the tires planted. 60 series work well stock, but the leaf spring suspension with the relatively short springs just don't articulate when SUA. SOA works much better, but is somewhat of disadvantage on off camber runs. We will see.

mine seems to flex well and im SUA

I think i had just a little more flex left too.

 

[CruzerCrazy]

That is really cool! Can you post some shots?

 

[CruisinFJ60]

That is really cool! Can you post some shots?

if your talking bout mine pics can be found here from that day https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/203314-wheelin-pics-today.html

i didnt mean to hijack. I would really like to see some more pics of it in action at round up and your thoughts on em.

 

[devo]

Hey Euclid,
I'm sure the numbers have been posted before but will post the part# for the F250 shock towers.
thanks

devo

 

[euclid]

Hey Euclid,
I'm sure the numbers have been posted before but will post the part# for the F250 shock towers.
thanks

devo

Ford Part Number : E5TZ-18183-A
I paid $14/ each.