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Coachbuilder vs Toytec Shackles

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by zcarpenter92, Oct 13, 2016.

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  1. Jun 10, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    I’ll throw a bone in and say look into
    Pro form fab shackles super heavy duty I’d say a step above ToyTec and they are only $60.

    I put the 2” ones on my truck and I don’t
    Think you can beat them
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    This is the route I’m going and bought mine directly through pro form fab $10 less, but I also went with the 1.5”. I haven’t installed them but for only $50... I don’t think you can beat that price. Worth looking into.
    https://www.proformfabrication.com/...018-toyota-tundra-1-5-rear-lift-shackle-kit-1
     
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    Another vote for @Coachbuilder1 +2s.
    You really can’t go wrong with either Toytec or Coachbuilder. Do you want adjustable, think your heights needs may change in the near future? Get Toytec. Are you set on knowing what height you need? Coachbuilder is a great option. I bought mine during the group buy which helped my decision. Another positive, both companies have great customer service and are highly regarded around here. I honestly don’t think there is a “right” decision, just personal preference. DO make sure that you swap for the poly bushings either way though.
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    I prefer the adjustability of the quite beefy ToyTec shackles and the anodized finish although the CB's are very good and also worth the $. See early post pics of the two. Lots of cheaper shackles out there but you get what you pay for. Rust would be my concern with non anodized steel shackles. CB's are aluminum so rust a non issue there.
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    Did you use the factory bushings and hardware? if not what did you use.
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:59 AM
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    Just went to the hardware store and got grade 8 hardware was like $15. And I had to go with poly bushings. My stock shackles
    The studs were seized inside the stock bushing/sleeves

    I think I have the size hardware written down somewhere if you need it
     
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    Yes any info in the bushings or a link to get them would be great.

    Any idea what the size was for the bolts? (Might save taking one off and going to hardware store with it) lo .
     
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  10. Jul 19, 2019 at 4:16 PM
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    Do they have zerks for greasing them after installation?
     
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    The bushings? no... we tested different compounds and finalized on a black poly compound with added graphite. they lube themselves and won't require any maintenance after installing.
     
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    Cool, thanks for the info.
     
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    These are the bushings that Toytec sells with the shackles and what i had on my 2012. They are a $20 adder via Toytec.
     
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    Ok, because I still have stock shackles and want to add poly bushings in there. For $20, I'll give it a try.
     
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    No, the +3's are 1.75" so i instead went with the 2" pro form fabrication shackles. The link is for 1.5" but you can also find the 2".

    https://www.proformfabrication.com/...018-toyota-tundra-1-5-rear-lift-shackle-kit-1
     
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