rear shackles

[stevensani]

Hi
Does anyone know where I can purchase some longer rear leaf spring shackles to lift the back up an inch ot two
Thanks Steve

[bmcecosse]

I simply made my own - flat bar with holes drilled. If you increase the distance between the holes by 1 inch - that lifts the car by 1/2". I suggest you don't attempt to lift the car by more than 3/4" with this method - so increase the hole pitch by 1.5" max. You can cut a good inch off the top of the rubber bump stops on the rear axle to give some increased suspension movement - but don't attempt to run without bump stops fitted! Draining and re-filling the rear dampers with heavier oil (SAE 30 or 40) helps to steady up the rear end noticeably!

[minor65]

Agree with BMC, I got mine made 1 inch longer between the holes at a local engineering shop, a good job in lifting up.

[stevensani]

Thanks for that, what kind of dimensions eg length,width, thickness.
Thanks Steve

[bmcecosse]

Much as they are now - just longer!