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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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I wanted to put in a small lift kit in, but didn't want to pay much for it. I cheated a bit by having the legs laser cut and CNC break pressed. They have been powder coated black and installed nicely.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Looks like some thick metal!
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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That's shacklicious!
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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That is 3/8" plate.
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just a ? how much did they cost to make?
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Thats a serious shackel..... Very cool.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Pics of installed product?
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
just a ? how much did they cost to make?
x2 You could probably make some money selling a shackle like that depending on costs to make.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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Less than a six pack for me. I had the material. I know the right guys to get them cutout and broke and painted. Throw in a beer or two here and there...
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What was the total amount of lift gained?
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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It gave me a true 2".
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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Pics of installed product?
Please?
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I used to have access to a machine shop with a CNC laser. I miss that thing.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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Please?
I don't have my camera or any pics on this computer. I will try to get some on as soon as I can.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Yeah man, those are impressive. Do they use stock bushings? Anyways I'd be interested in a set if you ever make them to sell.
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