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DrunkenKyle
05-03-2005, 04:00 PM
Now before I get flamed for saying the dreaded "T" word, hear me out. I saw them on "extreme 4x4" and they seemed to work pretty well. So I was just wondering if anyone is usinging them and how you like them..thanks

pic and desc.
http://www.oly4x4.com/images/revolver.jpg
The TeraFlex Revolver shackle is one of the most innovative of all their products. It enhances the off-road ability of JeepsŪ with leaf springs.
The unique shackle design hinges and rotates to allow leaf springs to flex and compress without additional spring stress. TeraFlex Revolver shackles never rest against the frame because they are self-supporting and will stay folded against themselves on level ground.
The shackles can be installed in combination with aftermarket suspensions systems for maximum performance.
TeraFlex Revolver shackles provide a quick and simple upgrade to increase articulation in your current suspension without the need of costly fabrication.
When properly installed, TeraFlex revolver shackles have the potential of allowing your springs to droop up to ten inches. XXX - $179.95 per pair (axle)
Triple-XJ
05-03-2005, 07:12 PM
"putting flame suit on now"

They do help flex a bunch and work well on trails where the body is stays level and you do want it to look as if all 4 are on the ground, but once your rear end is higher then your front and they unload :eek: you'll see why I say "Skip the gimmicks".

I would get myself (like I did) a good set of flexy leaf packs and a extended shackle.
Get a pack with lots of leafs and with a clamp that will let them fan apart.

and if you SUA go SOA.

"Controlled drop" is the key to keeping you seatcover out the crack of your bum. ;)
Gasman
05-03-2005, 10:51 PM
Used them for a while then removed them. They worked ok on my 4.5" lift with fairly flat rear springs but when I went taller with stiffer, more arched springs they had a nasty tendency to unload. It was unpredictable and gave me a really :eek: feeling, especially if I was off camber. Now using regular extended shackles which are much more stable and predictable on my rig. On the flipside, I've known people that run them and love em'.

I think how they work depends on your set up and where you wheel.
rockwerks
05-04-2005, 06:03 AM
I ran them for 4 years on my xj with RE mix and match about 6.5". They never unloaded, never a problem on the road. and wheeled great. I run mostly 4.0 trails and above

The only time I had a problem was when I was climbing a dry waterfall with an undercut at the bottom of the fall. When the rear tires hit the undercut, The revolver would get pushed into the frame and then try to open
DrunkenKyle
05-04-2005, 07:13 PM
thanks for your replies...I have absloutly no articulation and looking for an easy way to get some w/o spendig an arm an a leg.

what do you guys think about this:
SOA
some good flexy springs F&R - ?????
Rancho 9000's
Triple-XJ
05-04-2005, 08:24 PM
thanks for your replies...I have absloutly no articulation and looking for an easy way to get some w/o spendig an arm an a leg.

what do you guys think about this:
SOA
some good flexy springs F&R - ?????
Rancho 9000's

What kinda rig ?

The 9000 wont help flex.

But the SOA, a shackle reversel and some flexy leafs will flex great.

Here is a pic of my buddys CJ with 2.5" superlift rear YJ leafs in the front and rear, with the SOA and SR

http://members.cox.net/knook2000/Best%20Flex/100_0098.jpg
DrunkenKyle
05-06-2005, 09:12 PM
thanks for the reply!
93 YJ 4 banger w/ 35's and 2" body lift..yeah..yeah 35'sss on a 4 banger.....

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