Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle)

ssgjurista · 07-03-2009, 10:54 AM

Suspension Maxx is currently in the final design stages of lift shackles for the 355s.
These shackles will be extremely durable and will allow the customer to get 1", 1.5", and 2" from the same shackle. If there is enough demand, SM will consider making shackles to give 2.5" of lift.

Here's a sneak peak.
Note: the center brace will be welded in place.

jackedupcanyon · 07-03-2009, 12:44 PM

Looks good!

**Supermodulation** · 07-03-2009, 12:48 PM

Very nice! Good idea making it universal to fit different lift sizes.

Kraco5 · 07-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Ya know the only thing I'm worried about when your taking your truck up so high (these on top of my 4" lift) is the severe angle of the drive shafts and into the transfer box. Or maybe I'm just ignorant on this matter. I welcome any input on my concerns.

ssgjurista · 07-06-2009, 08:52 PM

Two sets of lift shackles are ready. All Mig welded. These are painted black for test fit purposes. Larry promised me a pic; when I get it I will post it up.

mwcky2204 · 07-06-2009, 08:56 PM

I want them!!!!!!!

jackedupcanyon · 07-06-2009, 09:10 PM

Me Too!

ssgjurista · 07-06-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwcky2204

I want them!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackedupcanyon

Me Too!

"Hello, Larry?" "Yeah, it's Scott". "Better make a couple more sets of shackles for testing."

Here's the deal. He plans to test fit a set on a member's truck from Bay City, MI.
So I will ask him to make at least one more set for test fit purposes. That way there won't be anyone left out. Not making any promises, but I will see what I can do.

mwcky2204 · 07-06-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssgjurista

"Hello, Larry?" "Yeah, it's Scott". "Better make a couple more sets of shackles for testing."

Here's the deal. He plans to test fit a set on a member's truck from Bay City, MI.
So I will ask him to make at least one more set for test fit purposes. That way there won't be anyone left out. Not making any promises, but I will see what I can do.

we need to get the names right for this.... i'm Mark, Larry's makeing them and you the MAN

ssgjurista · 07-14-2009, 07:24 PM

Larry did a quick fit of the shackles on WhoaShutItDown's truck today and found he needed to trim some off the brace. Another fit is scheduled tomorrow. Here's a pic courtesy of WhoaShutItDown:

WhoaShutItDown! · 07-14-2009, 08:08 PM

I used MSPaint. Please don't hate on my editing skills!

ssgjurista · 07-14-2009, 08:12 PM

Better editing skills than I've got. lol

mwcky2204 · 07-14-2009, 08:13 PM

beefy, i like it.......do not send pics to whoshutitdown for chops!!!!!! jst kidn' man i would have done the same thing.....lol

ssgjurista · 07-22-2009, 10:36 PM

Since a lot of folks are 'chomping at the bit' to get a pair of shackles, Larry has fabbed up a set with three holes on top and a set with two holes on top. He will test fit them on Nick's truck later this week. I think the three hole version will have clearance issues, but the two hole should work. But either way, once he does the test fit, the shackles will go into production.

Instead of powder coating the production shackles he is going to use a Magni coating. Powder coating can chip when a nut or bolt is tightened against the coating surface.
The Magni coating doesn't chip and has been tested to withstand a 1,000 hours of salt spray. The finish color will be gray. They can be painted and only require scuffing the surface first.

Cost: The shackles will retail on the website for $120. The members only price will be $96. May sound a bit pricey, but like anything Suspension Maxx builds, you are getting a quality product.

rriptide84 · 07-22-2009, 11:21 PM

i just ordered the front coil spring lift from suspensionmaxx. if i did the shackles in the back and set them at 1inch how do you think the truck would sit??? thanks

AdamB · 07-23-2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rriptide84

i just ordered the front coil spring lift from suspensionmaxx. if i did the shackles in the back and set them at 1inch how do you think the truck would sit??? thanks

With the front lifted 2.50" and the back 1" you would be setting level or maybe a little low in the back. It depends how much rake your truck has now.

TimRado · 07-23-2009, 09:46 AM

So riddle me this... What do I need to lift the front??? I've already cranked the torsion bars to level it. Do the Suspension Maxx keys do the same thing as canking them and will I need to get bigger shocks frot the front?

izzarado06 · 07-23-2009, 10:33 AM

wow, they look exactly like the shackles i made for my 93 YJ wrangler a few years ago

ssgjurista · 07-23-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimRado

So riddle me this... What do I need to lift the front??? I've already cranked the torsion bars to level it. Do the Suspension Maxx keys do the same thing as canking them and will I need to get bigger shocks frot the front?

If your torsion bars haven't sagged, you crank just crank them some more. The Suspension Maxx keys are adjustable so if one or both torsion bars have sagged, you can still get lift.
Don't need new shocks.

dents-n-dings · 07-23-2009, 02:16 PM

To be honest, I'm a little disappointed in the price.

I contributed to this project thinking that if these were to be mass produced, it would significantly drop the price.

I'm not saying they're too much, just not what I was expecting.

07-03-2009, 12:44 PM	#2
jackedupcanyon 2009&10 SESM Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,270 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) Looks good! __________________ Steve, 2007 GMC Canyon Z71-4x4 Crew Cab \| 3.7 I5 - Auto \| 4" Skyjacker suspension lift \| 3" Performance Accessories body lift \| 33x11.5x17 tires (going 35x12.5x17) \| 3.73 gears \| Custom blurred grille \| 57 K&N \| BPi VS \| AMS EaAU 6081 \| SSK MAF Adapter \| NGK AFX w/ NTK WBO2 \| HP Tuner Pro wideband tuned by ME! \| AMSoil fluids FTW! ...2010 SESM Details!...See what you missed>>09 SESM Video-or-09 SESM Pics

07-03-2009, 12:48 PM	#3
Supermodulation The Wise OWL......... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middlesex, N.J. Posts: 3,547 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) Very nice! Good idea making it universal to fit different lift sizes. __________________ 355NATION DONATIONS I North East Chapter of 355Nation - NEC355 Supermodulation Ported Throttle Body Exchange Service. MAKE HISTORY, BE THERE. 2012 USA SUPERMEET. Click Here to join!

07-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
Kraco5 Nation Advocate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,328 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) Ya know the only thing I'm worried about when your taking your truck up so high (these on top of my 4" lift) is the severe angle of the drive shafts and into the transfer box. Or maybe I'm just ignorant on this matter. I welcome any input on my concerns. __________________

07-06-2009, 08:52 PM	#5
ssgjurista Members Technical Staff Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Carson, CO / KAF Posts: 2,094 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) Two sets of lift shackles are ready. All Mig welded. These are painted black for test fit purposes. Larry promised me a pic; when I get it I will post it up. __________________ 2005 Z71 LS Crew Cab 4X4 L52, 4L60E, GT4, Silver Birch Metallic, Amsoil Synthetics, SFAN4500, SSK Black Chrome Shifter MAXX Shackles: Click Here! MAXX Cam JR Lift Kit for 4X4 & 2WD Z71: Click Here! MAXX Stak Lift Kit for 2WD: Click Here! PerforMAXX Body Lift: Click Here!

07-06-2009, 08:56 PM	#6
mwcky2204 Still...Go Big Blue! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dot, Ky Posts: 4,884 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) I want them!!!!!!! __________________ -Cowan Order DRL covers here > http://www.355nation.net/forum/class...rl-covers.html

07-06-2009, 09:10 PM	#7
jackedupcanyon 2009&10 SESM Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,270 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) Me Too! __________________ Steve, 2007 GMC Canyon Z71-4x4 Crew Cab \| 3.7 I5 - Auto \| 4" Skyjacker suspension lift \| 3" Performance Accessories body lift \| 33x11.5x17 tires (going 35x12.5x17) \| 3.73 gears \| Custom blurred grille \| 57 K&N \| BPi VS \| AMS EaAU 6081 \| SSK MAF Adapter \| NGK AFX w/ NTK WBO2 \| HP Tuner Pro wideband tuned by ME! \| AMSoil fluids FTW! ...2010 SESM Details!...See what you missed>>09 SESM Video-or-09 SESM Pics

07-14-2009, 08:08 PM	#11
WhoaShutItDown! Nation Affiliate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 475	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) I used MSPaint. Please don't hate on my editing skills!

07-14-2009, 08:12 PM	#12
ssgjurista Members Technical Staff Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Carson, CO / KAF Posts: 2,094 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) Better editing skills than I've got. lol __________________ 2005 Z71 LS Crew Cab 4X4 L52, 4L60E, GT4, Silver Birch Metallic, Amsoil Synthetics, SFAN4500, SSK Black Chrome Shifter MAXX Shackles: Click Here! MAXX Cam JR Lift Kit for 4X4 & 2WD Z71: Click Here! MAXX Stak Lift Kit for 2WD: Click Here! PerforMAXX Body Lift: Click Here!

07-14-2009, 08:13 PM	#13
mwcky2204 Still...Go Big Blue! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dot, Ky Posts: 4,884 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) beefy, i like it.......do not send pics to whoshutitdown for chops!!!!!! jst kidn' man i would have done the same thing.....lol __________________ -Cowan Order DRL covers here > http://www.355nation.net/forum/class...rl-covers.html

07-22-2009, 10:36 PM	#14
ssgjurista Members Technical Staff Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Carson, CO / KAF Posts: 2,094 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) (Updated 22 July) Since a lot of folks are 'chomping at the bit' to get a pair of shackles, Larry has fabbed up a set with three holes on top and a set with two holes on top. He will test fit them on Nick's truck later this week. I think the three hole version will have clearance issues, but the two hole should work. But either way, once he does the test fit, the shackles will go into production. Instead of powder coating the production shackles he is going to use a Magni coating. Powder coating can chip when a nut or bolt is tightened against the coating surface. The Magni coating doesn't chip and has been tested to withstand a 1,000 hours of salt spray. The finish color will be gray. They can be painted and only require scuffing the surface first. Cost: The shackles will retail on the website for $120. The members only price will be $96. May sound a bit pricey, but like anything Suspension Maxx builds, you are getting a quality product. __________________ 2005 Z71 LS Crew Cab 4X4 L52, 4L60E, GT4, Silver Birch Metallic, Amsoil Synthetics, SFAN4500, SSK Black Chrome Shifter MAXX Shackles: Click Here! MAXX Cam JR Lift Kit for 4X4 & 2WD Z71: Click Here! MAXX Stak Lift Kit for 2WD: Click Here! PerforMAXX Body Lift: Click Here!

07-22-2009, 11:21 PM	#15
rriptide84 Nation Affiliate Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 121 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) (Updated 22 July) i just ordered the front coil spring lift from suspensionmaxx. if i did the shackles in the back and set them at 1inch how do you think the truck would sit??? thanks __________________ bLaCk 07 crewcab z85, 3.7L, k&n CAI, borla proxs exhaust, blacked out rims and bumpers,fender flares, bedrug and softopper shell, 2.5" leveling spacer, 30' bfg A/t KO's, limo tint back and backsides, 20% passenger and driver, SSK crossmember caps, H3 guages

07-23-2009, 09:46 AM	#17
TimRado Custom Title Garnered Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheelersburg, OH Posts: 5,164 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) (Updated 22 July) So riddle me this... What do I need to lift the front??? I've already cranked the torsion bars to level it. Do the Suspension Maxx keys do the same thing as canking them and will I need to get bigger shocks frot the front? __________________ Truck Pics: Order Here MESM Sign-up Thread MESM random Chat

07-23-2009, 10:33 AM	#18
izzarado06 Nation Affiliate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: virginia beach Posts: 356 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) (Updated 22 July) wow, they look exactly like the shackles i made for my 93 YJ wrangler a few years ago

07-23-2009, 02:16 PM	#20
dents-n-dings Keith Stone Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,246 Member's Picture Albums	Re: Lift Shackles (Maxx Shackle) (Updated 22 July) To be honest, I'm a little disappointed in the price. I contributed to this project thinking that if these were to be mass produced, it would significantly drop the price. I'm not saying they're too much, just not what I was expecting.

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