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fergor
08-31-2011, 02:36 AM
I need to do a 2 to 3 inch shackle lift on my M101 trailer, any idea what shackles I can use, where i can get them from?
Black_ZJ
08-31-2011, 03:01 AM
Measure what you need and hop on ebay, it's very easy.
wjeeper
08-31-2011, 04:52 AM
If memory serves me right the M101 (canadian) and m416 (usa) use early Jeep CJ (41-53) springs. So getting getting some lift shackles should be as easy as CJ lift shackles are pretty common.

http://www.4wd.com/aux_incl/images.ashx?i=4WD_KJ61003BK.jpg&partNo=DAY&w=300&h=300

4WD Hardware has 2.25 inch lift shackles,greaseable bolts and bushings for $85+ shipping here:
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lift-Kits-Jeep-Lift-Kits-Suspension/Front-or-Rear-Greasable-Super-Shackles-by-Daystar-for-Jeep.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=399&t_pt=3647&t_pl=8573&t_pn=DAYKJ61003BK

(looks like they also carry .5 and 1.5 inch lift shackles)
Mark Harley
08-31-2011, 09:45 AM
Have you done a spring over swap yet?
fergor
08-31-2011, 01:23 PM
Have you done a spring over swap yet?

No, i did not do a SOA lift as I don't want that much lift, I'm only running 285/75/146 tires.
fergor
08-31-2011, 01:28 PM
If memory serves me right the M101 (canadian) and m416 (usa) use early Jeep CJ (41-53) springs. So getting getting some lift shackles should be as easy as CJ lift shackles are pretty common.

http://www.4wd.com/aux_incl/images.ashx?i=4WD_KJ61003BK.jpg&partNo=DAY&w=300&h=300

4WD Hardware has 2.25 inch lift shackles,greaseable bolts and bushings for $85+ shipping here:
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lift-Kits-Jeep-Lift-Kits-Suspension/Front-or-Rear-Greasable-Super-Shackles-by-Daystar-for-Jeep.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=399&t_pt=3647&t_pl=8573&t_pn=DAYKJ61003BK

(looks like they also carry .5 and 1.5 inch lift shackles)

Thanks for the info, can anyone else confirm that this will work for a CDN M101 1/4 ton trailer?
Mark Harley
08-31-2011, 02:28 PM
Lift shackles are only good for 1/2 their length.
for a 3" lift you would need a 6" shackle.
also, you only lift the back the front eye is fixed.
This forces the wheel forward making it off center in the wheel well.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/lift-ratio-shackle-size-130061/

SOA is the way to lift.