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Old 08-01-2006, 05:01 PM
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I did a shackle lift on my Scout II I had, I did not like it, way to much body sway/roll, even cross winds made it feel really ugly. I went back took the shackle lift off and did new leaf springs. The longer the shackles the more body sway and roll. All for it for off road it that is where the majority of you time is spent. I put way too many miles on the highway to do longer shackes. With the home made ones, I would suggest some cross supports between the two halves of the shackles to take some twist out of them
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Old 08-01-2006, 05:51 PM
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some h2's had driveline, tranny problems after customer lifts. One customer who kept comming in and being a dick caliming it was us and not the lift was very upset after GM rep put a block on his warrenty. Be very careful not to void your coverage. It does happen
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Old 08-01-2006, 10:06 PM
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Looks great! A couple questions:

When you installed the space (for the frame mount), did you put a bushing in there? Does it squeek? I used a metal spacer in between shock bolthead and the washer for the bushing. no noise or squeek. As I stated this is temp till new shocks get here, I just didn't want the rough ride from shocks "topping out".

Any flexing on the upside. What I mean is when you move the tires up, how do the springs flex up? It looks like the shackle angle might prevent upward travel (because it can't flex inward towards the axle). I'd be curious to see how it ends up working. With shackles installed I still have full flex. The tire will stuff all the way till axle is on bump stop.

Oh yeah, this is some good stuff. Take pics of it offroad. Sell a set to Bebe before next weekend and let her try them out at Moab!!!!!!!!!

I took some pics flexed but will have to wait till after work.
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Old 08-01-2006, 10:13 PM
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Very nice work! How do you like it? So far I like it just fine. still rides like a truck and drives like a truck.

I have a few questions for you if you don't mind...
  • If you refer to my last post on page 1 (illustrating the A-B-C points to Bebe) do you have before and after measurements from the ground to the bottom of the hanger A? I did not measure before but from ground to hanger now is 13 1/2 inches.
  • How many cranks of the T-Bars did you make from the stock settings? I didn't count exactly I turned them about 8 turns, made sure truck was level and that I didn't have to much lift as far as alot of angle on axles and ball joints.
  • How high are the tops of the bumpers above the ground, front and rear? Top of front bumper is 37" off ground and top of rear is 33".
  • How much clearance do you have up front now? Distance from ground to center of front skid at its lowest point? lowest point on skid plate is 14"
  • How is the ride in comparison to before the mod? FIrst of all it is a truck. Other then that I think it rides pretty much the same.
Additionally, if you don't mind...
  • Going out on the test track could you please take pics of the shackles when the truck is fully flexed? (One wheel stuffed, the other drooping as far as it can) What I want to see is what the shackles are doing when the wheels are in this position. I took pics but can't post till I get home after 5pm cst.
I'm sure that I'll have more questions soon. I hope that this isn't too much trouble.

Thanks!

No problem any more Q's just ask.
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I have another question for you, one that may require input from the service dept... Actually I am in the service dept.
  • How has the pinion angle been affected? Do you get vibration in the drivetrain now? I am not an engineer but I do not believe and inch, inch and a half of lift on the rear end is enough to really effect pinion angle...not much different then towing a trailer and having it and inch or 2 lower. I have driven it 4 days now and have not noticed any vibration.
Thanks in advance! Especially for being the poor experimental guinea pig!

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I did a shackle lift on my Scout II I had, I did not like it, way to much body sway/roll, even cross winds made it feel really ugly. I went back took the shackle lift off and did new leaf springs. The longer the shackles the more body sway and roll. All for it for off road it that is where the majority of you time is spent. I put way too many miles on the highway to do longer shackes. With the home made ones, I would suggest some cross supports between the two halves of the shackles to take some twist out of them

I guess I do not understand how a shackle lift raising the truck an inch and a half could effect ride quality if you still have same shocks, sway bar, springs, ect...
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Old 08-01-2006, 11:27 PM
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Okay, I took some quick measurements and with 315's and 2.5 turns on the t-bars:

Front Bumper = 35"
Rear Bumper = 31"
Point A = 12.5"

I didn't measure under the skid as it's too damn hot and Reed (my 3 y/o) didn't have the patience.

I appreciate the help Cestwick and look forward to seeing the pics!
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I guess I do not understand how a shackle lift raising the truck an inch and a half could effect ride quality if you still have same shocks, sway bar, springs, ect...

A shackle lift will likely cause more pivot for the leaf springs. Since suspension stiffness is a combination of everything you mentioned (shocks, sway bar, etc) plus the shackles, changing anything will affect stiffness. If you think of the leaf spring bolt swinging through an arc (with the top bolt stationary, but acting as a pivot), a longer shackle will allow more swing (longer arc). Since it allows more swing, even when driving on pavement, if nothing else changes, a longer shackle will result in the suspension system having less stiffness (because ever part moves all the time, more allowed movement=more motion=less stiffness). A less stiff suspension will result in a softer ride, but will allow more sway and susceptability to crosswinds.

I can verify this because it's common for XJ owners that offroad to get stiffer springs (I used Rubicon Express 4.5" lift springs) and eliminate the sway bars. If the leaf springs are stiff enough, you can completely get rid of the sway (but don't get into an accident or try and corner too fast!). Why do this? More flex offroad.

I've also noticed on my H3 that now that my stock shocks are getting toasted (too many gravel/washboard roads) my H3 is a lot more likely to lean over in the wind. Having a big roof rack doesn't help, but it shows that any component of the suspension can have a dramatic affect on driveability. Really there's no way to accurately predict exactly how much of a difference until you try.
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Pics of truck on test track with extended shackles. Fully tucked, fully extended, articulated spring and shackle.

All this talk about lifts and adjusting the torsion bars I am kind of supprised noone has been talking about sway bar disconnects.
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Pics of truck on test track with extended shackles. Fully tucked, fully extended, articulated spring and shackle.

All this talk about lifts and adjusting the torsion bars I am kind of supprised noone has been talking about sway bar disconnects.

Pics look good. Seems like it might be a good idea to put a support bar between the two sides of the shackle? It looks like it deflects and a support bar might prevent any problems.

Also, on the front IFS, would a sway bar disconnect really matter? Seems like suspension travel would be limited by the upper & lower arms, not the sway bar (like in a SFA).

For the rear, might be a good idea, when you flex out the rear suspension, does the sway bar limit travel down or is it the leaf springs. W/longer shackles, the sway bar might become the limiting factor (or shocks). I guess I have to get the hummer out and flex the crap out of the rear and see.
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Pics look good. Seems like it might be a good idea to put a support bar between the two sides of the shackle? It looks like it deflects and a support bar might prevent any problems. If you read all my preveous posts I stated that I was planning to put a tie bar in but wanted to wait to see how they fit and handled before I welded a bar in.

Also, on the front IFS, would a sway bar disconnect really matter? Seems like suspension travel would be limited by the upper & lower arms, not the sway bar (like in a SFA). I was talking for the rear. Front has travel limitations as we all know.

For the rear, might be a good idea, when you flex out the rear suspension, does the sway bar limit travel down or is it the leaf springs. W/longer shackles, the sway bar might become the limiting factor (or shocks). I guess I have to get the hummer out and flex the crap out of the rear and see. The bigest limiter is the shock (I have new longer ones on order from BDS) but if we start flexing these more then factory they are going to be another factor.

Only thing I am trying to do is level the truck and give it a hair more lift in the most cost effective manner. When all is said and done I should have an inch or 2 over stock, level truck, better articulation in rear, and the same relative ride quality for under $200.
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Are you sure this works for off-roading? I know air shocks work great for leveling a truck while towing, and can be used for lift when driving on pavement. But...air shocks only provide lift while inflated, and when they are inflated, they don't provide compression, which means you can't stuff the tire. If you can't stuff the tire on one side, it won't articulate down on the other. Seems like air shocks would provide a great way to lift a truck, but a poor way to lift a truck while offroading (when it's really needed, unless you are driving over some seriously high curbs at the mall). Just my 2 cents...
My application in the South Jersey Pine Barrens may be unlike what you are facing. Your point is well taken. My wife however likes the mall curbs and advised against the air shock solution as well...
Just found out both Gabriel and Monroe dont make air shocks for the H3
so I guess its time to go cut some metal plates up!
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