HD Shackle Project

[sandy]

This is for track use, and figured I would also post it here. I did some preliminary drawings for some new shackles for my project.

Site Link with the most current will be at - http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/sunbeam_tiger_shackle.html

The image here may not be the most current, so use the above link to the site to get at it.

Now to find a cheep laser/water jet cutter

Now onto the Delrin/Aluminum leaf spring bushings...

Sandy

 

[sandy]

Found a nice place online that can do the water jet cutting of 1/4" steel plate and ends up being about 25 bucks or so per shackle. Very easy to use and upload.

The place is called 'Big Blue Saw' and URL is - https://www.bigbluesaw.com/

Had a good selection of material and easy quote and uploads. Much less cost the eMachineshop which always seems to be 2-3x more then other places.

Will posts some pics of the parts when I get them in a week or two.

Sandy

 

[sandy]

Got the parts today, here are the pics (The website is updated too).

Parts as cut

New and Old

Comparison

Closer view of the mock up prior to welding

Just need to Weld one up and see how it clears the frame rail.

The Big Blue Saw company did an excellent job and quick 3 days + shipping!

Sandy

 

[mwood]

Going to be a nice item...cool

 

[sandy]

Well I'm about to ruin them by my bad welding. Will have to warm up on some scrap before they get the heat

Sandy

 

[Tigerbill]

Sandy,
Thanks for the posts and the BigBlue Saw Co. Lead. I checked out their website and now you have me possibility thinking... Oh oh

Looking forward to your update re clearance and fit.
Bill McG

 

[sandy]

Just posted a couple new pics of the finished part. I need to make the rest of them up so I can drill them for 1/2" leaf bolts. The page link is the same but pictures updated -

Here is fitment as well as a finished version...

Fitment on car (tires on ground) un-welded

Painted