DIY shackle reversal

so i got bored and thought i d through together a DIY thread.

the vehicle: 76 FJ40
SR kit: Proffitts cruisers
Kit price: 75.00
HOURs to complete: 3-4 approx.
skills needed: 3 out of 5 bananas
tools

torch, cut off wheel, sockets, hammer, welder, paint a couple buddys and some mtn dews
 

camcruiser13

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why i chose sr.

to lower my soa and better the aproach angle, while i was at it i flipped my springs but i will not go into that as it was piece of cake and didnt change the install.


here is a pic before
 

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camcruiser13

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heres the kit

pretty basic

new hangers bushings and sleeves to go through the frame
 

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first it to disassemble the old stuff and this is where the torch comes in handy, if you dont have a torch a grinder will do but takes forever.
 

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the hardest part i thought was getting the rivets out, if you own a cruza you know what im talking about



clean up the area you just tore apart and prep for welding
 

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now with it clean you can clamp the hangers on and get them ready. i think it was 1/4" back from the frame
 

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camcruiser13

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next is the rear of the sr.

this is where you can do a couple of things. i ran the shackle through the frame to lower my rig about 2" very glad i did it this way.

in order to do this you need to drill through the frame with a hole saw. not sure but it was around 1 inch or so.

first measure 42" from the middle the bolt hole on the front hanger and mark

pull ou the drill and go too town,

once that is done do the same on the other side.


next insert the sleeves provided. and easy way to make sure these are the same angle and straight it to slide a rod or broom handle through the both of them.

burn them into place
 

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camcruiser13

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once you got them in you can primer and paint them the color of your choice
 

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camcruiser13

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once you have that done, you can now assemble things the way the should go back together and take her for a test flex,

a note of caution, it is important to address driveline issues as now your axle will be moving foward on suspension droop. make the proper adjustments, for me it was extended yoke driveline, from high angle drivelines, about 200 bones
 

camcruiser13

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kinda hard to see but it improve it alot also the spring flip helped, it rides awesome and flexes awesome, here is some test pics the same night i finished it


like a kid in a candy store
 

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camcruiser13

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i am open to any opinions and questions, please feel free

thanks for viewing. i got plenty more if you want more write ups on things
 
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