Revolving Shackles?

WinchBunny · Sep 12, 2009

I was wondering what everyones opinion was on Revolving shackles? I have a set of TeraFlex ones that I was thinkin i'd put on my jeep....but is it really worth it? :scratchhead:

pokey · Sep 12, 2009

WinchBunny said:
I was wondering what everyones opinion was on Revolving shackles? I have a set of TeraFlex ones that I was thinkin i'd put on my jeep....but is it really worth it? :scratchhead:

Their scary. They tend tohave a habit of unloading at the worst possible time. You can however mod them (at least the revolver brand) so they stay in a locked position unless you unlock them

WinchBunny · Sep 12, 2009

pokey said:
Their scary. They tend tohave a habit of unloading at the worst possible time. You can however mod them (at least the revolver brand) so they stay in a locked position unless you unlock them

hmmmm.....goood to know, maybe i will wait to see how it does with out them :;

TreeClimber · Sep 12, 2009

Don't do it.
I've had 'em, and removed 'em. They allow flex, but it's un-sprung, as it is allowed to open as the weight shifts from compression to release. In so doing, it can create a very unsettling effect, often at a very inopportune time.

Pook · Sep 12, 2009

I agree with above post leave them off. they are bad idea left over from the days of people wanting super flex at any cost.

pos97TJ · Sep 12, 2009

X3 they have terrible unloading issues

Corey Y · Sep 12, 2009

I had a set on the back of my vehicle and removed them after a little use. They had some odd handling issues. When I would power brake, they would open up and raise the back of the vehicle about 6".

CHOP SHOP · Sep 12, 2009

They go perfect with the above mentioned vehicle.:awesomework:

WHYJ? · Sep 13, 2009

I have them on the rear with the Z-box spring hangers. They give awsome "show flex". Other than that they suck I have killed three sets of RE 2.5" springs. :looser: Taking them off soon.........Anyone want em???:haha:

Money Mark · Sep 13, 2009

Do it! They're work sick.

Pook · Sep 13, 2009

Money Mark said:
Do it! They're work sick.

You should use some on the new toyota.

junkyard jim · Sep 13, 2009

Imagine driving down a hill and hitting the brakes and having the rear axle fall out. That's about what it feels like.

WHYJ? · Sep 13, 2009

junkyard jim said:
Imagine driving down a hill and hitting the brakes and having the rear axle fall out. That's about what it feels like.

???????????? You cant tell there is any thing different if the isn't supper traction, except extra noise

WinchBunny · Sep 13, 2009

hmmmmm....I think I will just try to sell them...this is my budget build anyhow! LOL!

junkyard jim · Sep 14, 2009

Score some stock ones from an MJ for an inch or so of lift.

WinchBunny · Sep 14, 2009

junkyard jim said:
Score some stock ones from an MJ for an inch or so of lift.

good to know

Cascade_Crawler · Sep 14, 2009

Pook said:
You should use some on the new toyota.

He would need to have a work party to get them installed :haha:

Spanaway Mudder · Sep 14, 2009

Go talk with George Steel aka GeorgeTheJeep over in Renton :awesomework:
253-631-4390
He's running some on his Cj2a.. He also has owned one of the first sets before Teraflex bought the patten...:awesomework:

Also, he has a XJ bone yard... George n Diane (daughter) are great people and care very much about there customers:awesomework:

whiteman · Sep 14, 2009

Leaf springs are great because there cheap, user friendly, and predictable. Revolvers will take away the predictability of your springs, when you least expect it...flop. I have seen one set break under full size rig. If you want the most flex from your springs, sell the revolvers and install orbit eyes or johnny joints at both spring ends and your shackle mount. They are rebuildable and you will notice a difference in flex while retaning your precious predictability.

http://www.alcanspring.com/orbit-eye.htm

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