Military Shackles - Land Rovers Only

AAXD · 03-16-2008, 08:56 AM

Does anyone have any military shackles they could post measurements of or a photo of one next to a standard series shackle? I went a little big on my new tires and I am thinking lengthening the shackles will alleviate some of the rubbing I get on the chassis from the front tires at full steering lock. Here's how it looks now.

If I could get it a little higher I'm thinking they will contact the chassis a little further up on the tire, letting me cut the wheel a bit more if needed.

ArmyRover · 03-16-2008, 06:33 PM

I'll take some measurements on the two types of us army shackles I have here at the house and post up for you.

Later in the week I could roam around the motor pool and check some other ones if you'd like

CliftonRover · 03-17-2008, 01:31 PM

I had to put 7" front shackles in order to almost level out my 109. the front still sits a 1/2 " low. But I have disco axles under it and the original cause for the lift was to prevent my diff from hitting the engine mount. I would guess you could add a couple inches to the shackles without too much trouble. The rear is a different story, as your steering is not affected, you can do as much as the drive shaft will take.

ArmyRover · 03-17-2008, 06:05 PM

It just dawned on me that you were talking about spring shackles and that I'm a moron. Wrong type of shackles.....

XtremeMarine · 03-18-2008, 07:34 AM

I've got photos of the military shackles I got on my other computer. Let me dig the photo up tonight, and I'll try to post some kind of link for you. They were a lot longer than my 88 and about 3/4 of an inch, give or take a 1/4, longer than the 109 ones I had purchased. Went with military shackles, parabolic springs, and an SOA conversion. Ain't nothing rubbing, even with 35's. But then again, I don't have any body panels mounted yet. lol.

The Colonel · 03-18-2008, 05:56 PM

flip your leaf springs...

TerryS · 03-19-2008, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Colonel

flip your leaf springs...

Huh?

XtremeMarine · 03-19-2008, 06:11 AM

That would be bad. Very bad.

03-16-2008, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
AAXD Goofing off in the great white north. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alaska's Emerald Isle Posts: 627 Gallery: 1	Military Shackles Does anyone have any military shackles they could post measurements of or a photo of one next to a standard series shackle? I went a little big on my new tires and I am thinking lengthening the shackles will alleviate some of the rubbing I get on the chassis from the front tires at full steering lock. Here's how it looks now. If I could get it a little higher I'm thinking they will contact the chassis a little further up on the tire, letting me cut the wheel a bit more if needed. __________________ "A deep respect for tradition allows vision for liberation from stagnation." Colin's Toys: 1972 Series III 88" 1997 Discovery XD 1993 RRC (Gone to a better place, goodbye old friend) 1983 Stage 1 109" 2002 Trek 4500 2005 Necky Looksha Sport 2007 Rans Rocket 2007 Honda Ruckus

03-16-2008, 06:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,001 Gallery: 0	I'll take some measurements on the two types of us army shackles I have here at the house and post up for you. Later in the week I could roam around the motor pool and check some other ones if you'd like __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

03-17-2008, 06:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,001 Gallery: 0	It just dawned on me that you were talking about spring shackles and that I'm a moron. Wrong type of shackles..... __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

03-18-2008, 07:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,565 Gallery: 0	I've got photos of the military shackles I got on my other computer. Let me dig the photo up tonight, and I'll try to post some kind of link for you. They were a lot longer than my 88 and about 3/4 of an inch, give or take a 1/4, longer than the 109 ones I had purchased. Went with military shackles, parabolic springs, and an SOA conversion. Ain't nothing rubbing, even with 35's. But then again, I don't have any body panels mounted yet. lol. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

03-18-2008, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
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03-17-2008, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
CliftonRover Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 108 Gallery: 0	I had to put 7" front shackles in order to almost level out my 109. the front still sits a 1/2 " low. But I have disco axles under it and the original cause for the lift was to prevent my diff from hitting the engine mount. I would guess you could add a couple inches to the shackles without too much trouble. The rear is a different story, as your steering is not affected, you can do as much as the drive shaft will take.

03-19-2008, 06:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,565 Gallery: 0	That would be bad. Very bad. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

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