Need Shackle Measurement

I'm building my own "H" shackles for my cj5. Anyone have a set on their jeep, whether they made them or bought them from an aftermarket supplier?

What I need is the width between the 2 uprights on the shackle - measured inside edge to inside edge. if someone could measure with a pair of calipers that would be most accurate.

I know what I need based on the measurements I took on my frame and my springs, but because the "H" shackle cannot be put on a side at a time and compress the bushings as the stock shackle setup does, I think I would have to space the uprights a bit further apart so that they can slide over the bushings.

i hope i explained this clearly Thanks.

 

Linc, mine are Con-Ferr
1-7/8" inside diameter, between the upright plates
used tape measure, all I have
but right on the money

 

Mine go like this 3/8 x 1-1/2 steel 5 in. long w/ holes centerd @ 3-1/4 apart
obviously not squared up and welded Doug/Tucson slightly distorted by camera
buy new bushings, and they will give you the distance apart. Mine are 1-7/8 inside

 

Sounds correct as I measured mine with calipers for this thread:

http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26388

I measured 1.87" where the cross brace is welded to the uprights.

 

thanks guys. i'll see what kind of metal stock i can dig up to make these.

 

exactly, thats why i needed the measurements of exisiting setups. i wanted to be sure my setup wasn't too tight, or too loose on the bushings.