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Shackle Mounts to an ARB

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kylsix, Aug 9, 2012.

  1. Aug 9, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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    Kylsix

    Kylsix [OP] Makin' it Hail

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    A few questions:
    I'm almost completely sold on getting an ARB for my 2012 Taco (assuming ARB ever gets around to producing them...). One of my main complaints is the lack of shackle points. I found some weld-on shackle mounts at Cut Throat 4x4 that I would like to mount to the ARB. Has anyone else done that before? What would the best place to weld on the shackle mounts? Should I powder coat them before or after being welded on?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Aug 9, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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    SMKYTXN

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  3. Aug 9, 2012 at 3:34 PM
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    Kylsix

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    I looked at those, wasn't sure they would be any better than welded on shackle points. I also like the idea of leaving the bump points on the ARB alone, if that's at all possible. I understand the best point to weld them to is as near to frame mounting points as possible with as much support to pull from.
     
  4. Aug 9, 2012 at 3:42 PM
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    People have been complaining about this for years. I wish they would do this from the factory but it'll probably never happen.:(
     

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