>> thinking of shackle reversal front hanger porduction<<

[mderrick]

i just made some sping hangers for 45 LV that use factory spring pins from a fj40. i have had some interest in having these made for some others here just thought that i would post up and see if any one else is interested. i don't have a price yet, just gauging interest.
they are made out of 1/4 inch plate and the keeper bolts are tapped just like factory.

 

[BBQ BOY]

Nice low profile.

 

[Bret]

Would it require a gusset vertically on the outside of the frame rail? The welds look very nice.

 

[mderrick]

on mine i will have a bumper bracket on top of them that is similamar to the factory frame horns but made from 1/4 '' plate.
also i am running 60 axels so they are also out boarded a bit for a 40 axel width aplication no gusset would be needed in my opion.

-mike d
thanks for the props on the welds. i'm pretty sure they'll hold

 

[4x4 Station Wagon]

Nice construction. I don't know if it helps but yes I would have been interested if i hadn't already used the rear hangers. So I guess I am giving you a thumbs up pending price!

 

[lcwizard]

the profile of the hanger is not an issue. You don't gain approach with a low profile hanger. You gain approach by raising the center of the spring eye in relation to the center of the axle. A 12" tall perch with a spring boasting 10"
of arch will give a better approach than a flat perch and a flat spring.

Nice low profile.

 

[Bret]

I thought the "low profile" was related to how far off the frame rail the spring eye sat versus the LCAH style? Nothing to do with approach angle except that it moves the axle forward which should help, no?

 

[mminter1973]

Shackel reversals are over rated! Run em like they were designed. Been working for me for 10 years, been working for Toyota for 40 years!

 

[Bret]

and I'm sure they did it for a reason! But I can't leave well enough alone.

Run what you brung! It's all good.

 

[mminter1973]

and I'm sure they did it for a reason! But I can't leave well enough alone.

Run what you brung! It's all good.

But I can't leave well enough alone. Thats my motto, but i cant see any advantage in SR. I know all the theoretical advantages but i just dont see any point in all that work for better ride quality. I have seen SR hurt lots of folks in several situations that i go through all the time so i stick to factory engineering on this issue! To each his own.

 

[mderrick]

just an update, i have sent the file to a laser cutter he is going to do a single set for me as soon as i get them i will post some more pictures.

-mike

 

[Plowboy]

and I'm sure they did it for a reason! But I can't leave well enough alone.

Run what you brung! It's all good.

Solid spring hangers are connected to the straightest section of frames because a straight line can stand more applied force than a curve. Simple physics. Probably will never bend the curved section of the frame passing over the front axle of a cruiser but thats the reason why. Think about the direction pull of the wheels. Front axle pulls on a solid connection, rear axle pushes on a solid connection point, both at the end of a straight line.

 

[mderrick]

pics of the single peice hangers. $55 a set. let me know if any one wants some.

 

[Flash1034]

Shackel reversals are over rated! Run em like they were designed. Been working for me for 10 years, been working for Toyota for 40 years!

Come on now. There is always room for improvement.

Flash

 

[mtweller]

Shackel reversals are over rated! Run em like they were designed. Been working for me for 10 years, been working for Toyota for 40 years!

Toyota also engineered Birfield joints too ( or as Poser would say, fing Birf).... need I say more?

 

[lcwizard]

Shackel reversals are over rated! Run em like they were designed. Been working for me for 10 years, been working for Toyota for 40 years!

you bet !... that goes for for manual steering, four wheel dual caliper drum brakes, three speed trannies, flat springs, 29" tires, funky steering,.....stop me any time.