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Joey~AP · 01-25-2010, 10:22 PM

Ive been away too long!

You and your dad's craftsmanship are top notch! I wish me and my boy had taken the time to put the level of detail in his truck that yall have put into yours.

I do have a question/concern about your shackle angle on the front and rear. I dont think it will flex. On compression, the bottom of your shackle looks like it will rotate forward, causing the leaf spring eye to hit the frame and stop. There will be know room for the length of the spring to grow as it compresses. The shackle would have to be at an angle and length so that it will rotate rearward on compression and forward on extension.

Not tryin to disrespect. Just makin an observation.

Keep up the good work! Lookin forward to seeing the finished product.

01-25-2010, 10:22 PM	#163
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Ive been away too long! You and your dad's craftsmanship are top notch! I wish me and my boy had taken the time to put the level of detail in his truck that yall have put into yours. I do have a question/concern about your shackle angle on the front and rear. I dont think it will flex. On compression, the bottom of your shackle looks like it will rotate forward, causing the leaf spring eye to hit the frame and stop. There will be know room for the length of the spring to grow as it compresses. The shackle would have to be at an angle and length so that it will rotate rearward on compression and forward on extension. Not tryin to disrespect. Just makin an observation. Keep up the good work! Lookin forward to seeing the finished product. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.