Extended shackles???
Submitted: Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 23:07
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Exploder
G'day all
From those in the know>
What is the go with Extended shackles in Australia, in regards to legality and insurance issues as I have heard conflicting reports about them?
As I am to tired to search thru the ADR’s to try and find out.
If they are legal to fit I am considering getting a set from the good old U.S.A To get another 1.5inch’s of lift on top if the 2inch I already have from the raised sprigs, Then it will just be a mater of seeing how much more adjustment I can do on the front end wile still keeping the CV angle acceptable.
Thanks for any
information.
Reply By: Member - Peter D M - Saturday, Aug 27, 2005 at 10:03
Saturday, Aug 27, 2005 at 10:03
hi exploder,
nsw under no curcumstances legal. and i think all of aust.
check out your state rta site. be carefull, i fitted some on a rodeo and the extra leverage of the shackel and spring extension ripped the shackel fitting off the chassis.
but with reinforcing of chassis and a shackel in the 12mm range a cheap and effective way for a lift.
what sort of vehicle are we talking about? as i have a set for a rodeo 86-2002
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Follow Up By: ACDC - Saturday, Aug 27, 2005 at 12:16
Saturday, Aug 27, 2005 at 12:16
Not road-worthy in Victoria
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Follow Up By: Exploder - Saturday, Aug 27, 2005 at 12:25
Saturday, Aug 27, 2005 at 12:25
Thanks, gee it isn’t looking promising so far
It for my Explorer, I already have a 2-inch lift from rased spring’s and a TT up front but want about another 1.5-inch. They are made in the U.S for
Explorers by a after market Jeep
suspension suppler, and are used extensively in the USA with out any problems as far as I know.
If they are not legal is it possible to add a leaf to a set of raised Lovell rear spring packs, or will this make the ride way to harsh?
I live in WA.
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Reply By: Exploder - Saturday, Aug 27, 2005 at 20:06
Saturday, Aug 27, 2005 at 20:06
Yes I could, But my aim was to get a cheap 1.5-inch lift with the engineers cert the $$ start to add up and basically destroy the idea.
I have already lifted it 2-inch with rased springs I just thought if I could add on another 1.5-inch cheaply then why not.
It look’s as if this one is going to end up in the to hard basket by the looks of thing’s. ):
Thanks all for the reply’s.
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Follow Up By: BenSpoon - Monday, Aug 29, 2005 at 18:47
Monday, Aug 29, 2005 at 18:47
Last time I called, I was told WA has a 50mm overall lift limit before needing certification (tyres, springs, blocks) your spings would already set you on borderline... If you are gonna get pinged by a smart arse copper, may as
well make it worth it.
Are you looking at the climax-type, or just extended shackes? I have seen a number of shorty-40's with extended shackles made up in backyards and they certainly do not have compliance plates. They are also clearly visible poking out the front of the car and stand out like dogs balls, and I am not aware of any that have been stopped.
I was also under the impression that the climax shackles are similar to sway-bar disconnects- ie: disconnected = illegal, pinned shut=acceptable for on road.
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