Homemade Shackle Relocation Brackets
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Just tried to make these using 3x3x1/4in tubing and it was too wide to fit into the shackle boxes. 98 xj. Tried to lightly tap it up in place with a hammer and just wasnt close enough for me. I confirmed the measurements on the box. Besides it being a bit too wide the 4-3/4 length was a bit too long . Looks like the rear bumper bracket bolts got in the way.
Going to go with the 2.5 3/16 angle welded together for the upper portion. Looks like my shackle with bushing/sleeve is about 2-5/8in (2.625). Sticking the angle together and overlapping them will leave an od of 2-11/16in (2.6875) which should fit up there a bit better than the 3in for me. Also doing it this way wont interfere with the bumper mount bolts since the upper portion will now be open.
Going to go with the 2.5 3/16 angle welded together for the upper portion. Looks like my shackle with bushing/sleeve is about 2-5/8in (2.625). Sticking the angle together and overlapping them will leave an od of 2-11/16in (2.6875) which should fit up there a bit better than the 3in for me. Also doing it this way wont interfere with the bumper mount bolts since the upper portion will now be open.
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Getting ready to make a set of these, but I am just looking for an opinion.
The OP shows brackets that are 8 7/8" long with 6 holes in them. If you knew where you wanted/needed the upper mount for you shackle to be would you really need the extra holes and just cut off the extra material?
I am planning on using the stock shackles and it looks like there may be an opportunity for it to get jammed into the bracket to the rear. Would it be wrong to just cut off the excess from the bracket once you have found you sweat spot? Leaving maybe a hole or two on either side for future shackle and spring upgrades?
The OP shows brackets that are 8 7/8" long with 6 holes in them. If you knew where you wanted/needed the upper mount for you shackle to be would you really need the extra holes and just cut off the extra material?
I am planning on using the stock shackles and it looks like there may be an opportunity for it to get jammed into the bracket to the rear. Would it be wrong to just cut off the excess from the bracket once you have found you sweat spot? Leaving maybe a hole or two on either side for future shackle and spring upgrades?