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Does This Look Right?? CB Shackle Question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by DanTundra, Mar 2, 2022.

  1. Mar 2, 2022 at 3:50 PM
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    DanTundra

    DanTundra [OP] Danny

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    I had a shop install my CB +2 shackles awhile back and didn't think to double check anything, until I started measuring for a larger spare tire today. I'm currently running 285/75/18 tires (34.8 inch tire) and wanted to see if I could fit a spare underneath the truck.

    So I dropped the spare tire down and measured shackle to shackle and got 32 inches. So I said great I'm screwed, then I noticed the shackles were crooked and angled inward towards the center of the truck.

    Does this look correct or did the shop do something wrong with the leaf springs?

    Thanks in advance for any input/advice I'm still learning about suspension.

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  2. Mar 2, 2022 at 4:17 PM
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    My shackles are turned a little inwards. I do believe it was done to aid in the working of the leaf springs/suspension. It's normal.
     
  3. Mar 2, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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    They are fine. The Tundras have a trapezoidal design in the rear end.

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/are-all-2gen-rear-ends-set-up-like-this.11733/
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2022 at 5:43 PM
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    DanTundra [OP] Danny

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    Thanks @Tundra234 and @r1-superstar for the quick replies! It had me worried other things were screwed up.

    Back to the drawing boards on fitting a larger spare tire under the truck!
     
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  5. Mar 2, 2022 at 5:49 PM
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    No problem. Perhaps you can deflate the spare and carry a small compressor to inflate when needed.
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2022 at 5:50 PM
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    There are some threads on it.....you will have to remove the spare tire guide brackets.
     
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  7. Mar 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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    I have a 33” spare under my truck with Coachbuilders and a bit of room to spare.
    I do have to walk the tire up so it lines up right.
     
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  8. Mar 2, 2022 at 6:01 PM
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  9. Mar 2, 2022 at 6:12 PM
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  10. Mar 2, 2022 at 6:28 PM
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    No problem at all! That's why we are here. :thumbsup:
     
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