DIY shackles

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   I am going to pull the trigger on a full set of custom springs for my 2a. I may as well make the shackles myself. Its a simple process to make a copy of fairly high end models and the components are readily available. Anything I need to be aware of? I plan to stay at or close to stock length. Thanks.

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jhg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 07 Nov. 2016 Location: colorado Status: Offline Points: 917	Post Options Post Reply Quote jhg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: DIY shackles Posted: 18 Apr. 2017 at 3:03am
	I am going to pull the trigger on a full set of custom springs for my 2a. I may as well make the shackles myself. Its a simple process to make a copy of fairly high end models and the components are readily available. Anything I need to be aware of? I plan to stay at or close to stock length. Thanks.
	1948 cj2a. Rebuilt L-head, steering, T90, WO 636, steering, brake lines. So far.

nofender Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 3 Joined: 10 May 2016 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 2035	Post Options Post Reply Quote nofender Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr. 2017 at 11:14am
	I would only suggest to use a quality machine steel. This is a wear item. Using just plain old mild steel flat stock will result in wallowed out holes in a short amount of time. Other than that, pretty easy project. go for it!
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