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CB Rear Spring Bushings on OEM Shackles

Discussion in 'Ekstrom Design' started by nasher75, May 16, 2024.

  1. May 16, 2024 at 7:06 AM
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    Anyone running CB Rear Spring Bushings on stock shackles? I'm planning to install RAS to deal with suspension sag when I have my dirtbike on the hitch carrier. I also wanted upgrade to Coach Builder Shackles to smooth out the rear suspension, but realized I can't run the +1 CB Shackles with RAS. RAS is already going to add some lift to the rear of my TRD Pro and I don't want too much since I'm not planning to lift the front.

    Hoping I can at least get the benefit of the free rotating bushings, even though I would prefer the beefiness of the shackles...
     
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    I believe that is a yes. But I know for certain that Energy Suspension poly bushings work with stock shackles; I currently run them.
     
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  3. May 16, 2024 at 8:10 AM
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    I suggest Ironman 4x4 greasable shackles and poly bushings. Works great with my RAS HD kit.
     
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    I'm pretty sure that the CB Spring Eyelet bushing set is actually Energy Suspension, so I think you have answered my question.

    Thanks
     
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    The Ironman shackles do not provide any lift correct? I was trying to search and was contemplating doing the same to swap my stock shackles and change the bushings as well to free up the rear, I would eventually go RAS as well when I decide on what lift I wanna do. Thanks in advance
     
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  6. May 17, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Correct, great choice.
     
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    This is exactly what I'm doing, thanks to the info on this this thread, but I'm installing RAS at the same time to manage dirt bike load on my hitch carrier. Looking forward to the smoother ride and the overload support from RAS!
     
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