1st Gen Toytec Shackle kit

Any luck finding these shackles
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I did not have any luck finding them. I went on Amazon or eBay and bought an adjustable set for like $80 there and never had an issue with them they work great. Huge upgrade to strength for sure vs. the stock ones and added about an inch and a half of lift where it was needed. I can get you a picture of mine if needed.

 

thanks for your response. Yes I saw the link I’m most likely gonna give them a try.

Was the install hard?

Did you need new bushing ?

pics would be great

 

Pictures would be nice aim about an inch lower on my back end. Just trying to level out

 

Yes!! This was my exact issue. Fixed it right away. I’ll take pics when I get home.

 

Install was easy. Hard to remove the old ones depending on age. I didn’t do bushings mine were good. You just have to jack up the rear put it on stands on the frame and use your jack to move the diff up and down to take the pressure off the shackles so you can remove them. I like the ones where the shackle and the bolts are completely separate cause it was much easier to install. I’ll get pics soon when I get home. Takes a little time to get the diff in the right spot to get the old ones out. Do one at a time and hand I tighten while off the ground then torque when truck is back on its wheels. I found it was easier to work when the wheels are off.

 

I bought mine from maxtrac on eBay. They were 2in adjustable. 3 spots to put them in for height. I ended up using the longest position and got about and inch and a half extra lift. (My leafs are worn out and will be replaced this winter so it wasn’t exactly 2 inches) made the ride a little stiffer because more bending stress on them but nothing bad.

 

This image is after the shackles were installed, Note the rear end is taller now
this is before the shackles were installed, the rear end is definitely lower than the front when looking at the top of the fender to the tire
Here is a pic of the shackles installed in the highest setting, still has a nice angle not over flexing the leaf springs
Here is another pic (note that it is possible that by doing this mod you may have the shackle hit your exhaust if it is still stock. I had to reroute mine straight out the back. Yes I know it looks like hell but for not it'll work until it can be redone lol)

this mod also help to correct U joint angle on the pinion gear, it will push the rear of the diff down and point the front up. So if you have a lift and are experiencing driveshaft vibrations this may help reduce vibration and angle on those joints (If the problem there still continues I also have a carrier bearing dropper kit that helps we well).

Hope this is helpful is any other information is needed I am happy to help. Thanks all

 

this is the kit I bought, super heavy duty you will find that they are much larger than the oem ones (mine were just grey not black)

 

Thanks for your help on this. Looks like an easy temp solution to my reverse taco lean .

nice truck