Johny joint shackles?

I just saw the thread about Iron Man's adjustable shackles. From the looks of them, they are basically really short upper control arms. So why not put a Johny joint on the body side of the shackle? It "should" add a lot of flex, but may require a rear sway bar, and have a rougher ride due to the lack of a second bushing. Could it be a cheaper alternative to Teraflex Revolver Shackles? Or more importantly, is it practical?


I have no intention of trying to make these. I also know that many people dont like revolver shackles.

got a link to that thread?

i've seen a setup like this on a scrambler that was really interesting. it was done on all four corners and I believe both ends.

I'd imagine that it would probably work pretty well. aside from drawbacks you already mentioned.

Some Alcan springs come with what they call a 'orbital eye.' http://www.alcanspring.com/orbit-eye.htm Is this what you are talking about making?

-Alex

Ba-Riedo said:

Some Alcan springs come with what they call a 'orbital eye.' http://www.alcanspring.com/orbit-eye.htm Is this what you are talking about making?

-Alex

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You can do it on the spring "eyes" but not the body side of the shackle(unless you run a rear trackbar)!

I dont plan on making them. Just wondering if they would work.

I dont know how to post links on my iPod, but it is the most recent thread about adjustable shackles. They are black with blue bushings