My 97 Tacoma 4WD is stock height and I am going to be lifting it 2.5" in the front. I am going to be ordering new leafs and want the rear to be lifted 2.5" as well to keep the stock rake for load carrying. I read that at least 1" taller shackles should be used with lifted leafs to make full use of the extra travel. Is this the case, would it be best to get the longer shackles and order the leafs accordingly to achieve the 2.5" in the rear?
shackles for lift leaf springs
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pappawheely
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Longer shackles will help if the springs are a lot longer because the longer the spring, the more it will travel when it flattens out. The longer the shackle, the more it can deflect. Not good if you plan to tow a trailer. Also be aware that a longer shackle can change your pinion angle.
bob91yj
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I know squat about Toyota suspension, but know a bit about leaf springs. Another caution with longer shackles is they put more side leverage on the frame mount, especially under articulation. It may not be an issue with Toyota's, but it was a potential problem for Jeep YJ Wranglers on the front axle,.