Rancho shackles or stock?

Hey Guys,

OK, one of the local places has the Rancho 0-1" kit I'm looking for, but while they tell me I can use the original C shackles, they recommended using the Rancho ones. What are the benefits in swapping these out, and is it worth the extra $50?

Thanks....

 

Thad: Never seen the Rancho shackles, but I would recommend changing from the old C shackles. There are many good ones out there. I prefer the greasable ones. The aftermarket ones are usually braced and quite a bit stronger.

 

Thad,
Unless you're going for a restoration, I'd go with some aftermarket shackles. Not sure of the cost anymore, but I've been running Con-Fer units since '91 and am extremely pleased. Much stronger for the desert running you probably get into out West...

 

how much longer than stock are the conferr's?

 

Aftermarket ones come in all lengths.

 

i run a more shackle thats .75 inches of lift and was wondering if a 1.50 lift is too much? i've found shackles through quadratec that are cheaper than mine only longer.

 

Remember that a 1/5" extended shackle gives you about 3/4" lift. That is what I have on mine.

 

what about those revolvers? i know they extend for flex and all but how much lift do they add not extended?

 

Jim,
The references I've read say that you get half of the increased length of the shackle in lift, i.e. 1.0" extension= 0.5" lift because you're only lifting half of the spring. Are you saying that 0.20" extension will give 0.75" lift? :?

 

Nope. The 1/5" should have been 1.5". Didn't bother to correct it because I figured everyone would know. Sorry.

 

OK, yeah, now that I look at it I should have been able to figure that out. I have a set on the bench that I'm making now for a 1/2" lift and got a little of the oh $#!+ factor.
Brad

 

Brad: I believe the stock shackles are 2.75" center to center. So, for a 1/2" (.5") lift they should be 1" longer.

I should have kept all in fractions or decimals in one sentance.

 

Jim,
That's what I made these ones to.

 

Should be "In Like Flint".