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shackle thickness

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by bobcat, Mar 4, 2008.

  1. bobcat

    bobcat Member

    for the guys that have homemade shackles,how thick is the plate you are using? what size would you suggest? bob
     
    bobcat, Mar 4, 2008
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  2. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    If you want them tough make them from 4140 anywhere from 5/16" to 3/8" thick.
     
    Mcruff, Mar 4, 2008
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  3. Flathead

    Flathead New Member

    I'm running 3/8" plate on all 4 and it is doing great.
     
    Flathead, Mar 4, 2008
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  4. bobcat

    bobcat Member

    ok,3/8" plate it will be.thanks,bob
     
    bobcat, Mar 4, 2008
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  5. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Good choice. 1/4" bends too easily.
    :tea:
     
    lynn, Mar 4, 2008
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  6. Toolmaker

    Toolmaker Member

    I use 3/8" also.
     
    Toolmaker, Mar 4, 2008
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  7. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    :shrug: 1/4" is plenty
     
    Patrick, Mar 4, 2008
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  8. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    used 1"x3/8" bar for mine. just remember to use longer grade 8 bolts with lock nuts.
     
    66cj5, Mar 5, 2008
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