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shackle thickness

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

  1. Mar 4, 2008
    bobcat

    bobcat Member

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    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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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    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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    Flathead

    Flathead New Member

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

    bobcat Member

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

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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

    Toolmaker Member

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

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    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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