Series 3 Rear Shackles.

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layfin

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• Nov 3, 2019

• #1

Hi all.
Would anyone know what is the difference in length of the rear shackles on a Series 3 LWB and a SWB. Also, will the SWB Shackles suit a LWB.
Regards.
Chris.

 

Dorset_dumpling

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• Nov 5, 2019

• #2

The LWB shackles are approx 1/2" longer than the SWB ones. Fitting SWB shackles on a LWB chassis may reduce the suspension travel.

 

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layfin

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• Nov 6, 2019

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Thanks. I am trying to lower the rear of a 109 FFR by about 2" after fitting Parabolic Springs all round. 2 Leafs on both Front and Rear. Kept original Shocks. I have already replaced all the Extended Skackles for standard ones with little change. Thought SWB on Rear might do the trick. Still plenty of room to put shorter shackles.

 

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rob1miles

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• Nov 6, 2019

• #4

How long have the springs been on? Some settle quite a lot

 

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layfin

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• Nov 7, 2019

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About 2 years. Have heavily loaded it with bricks and drove it for about a week like that. Made no difference.

 

Blackburn

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• Nov 8, 2019

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Do shorter shackles not make it worse ie spring ends are held closer together?

 

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layfin

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• Nov 8, 2019

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Not sure, would imagine that the springs would compensate by pressing the shackles towards the rear thus lowering the height.