TNTCustoms Boomarang Shackles

[cal]

I'm looking to grab a set of Boomarang shackles, and the TNT Customs ones appeal to me just a hair more than the product offered by Rubicon Express. TNT usually has better quality products (other than perhaps their recenty ubolt elim kit..) and they offer a hair more lift at half the price.


Who's running these, and what is your opinion of them?

-Cal

 

[BonesBrosChris]

I'm running a set on the '97. They are pretty stout units too. They come raw metal with the bushings already in and the fit was spot on. The only thing that caught my eye was the slightly excessive weld splatter, but it was quickly cleaned up with the grinder.

 

[Jeep914x4]

I just installed a set of the 1.5 inch lift boomerang shackles from TNT not too long ago.

They gave me about 4 inches more droop than my stock shackles w/dakota leafs.

When I was researching the same thing some people said not to get them unless they are greasable... Mine don't squeek yet. Already put 8,000 miles with them on. So far so good.

 

[cal]

Sounds good to me, thanks.

 

[creeperjeep]

splatter is just more material to make it stronger

 

[LBEXJ]

I just installed their shackles. They are not greasable, but I used a liberal amount of antiseize on the bolts and I did not to over-tighten them. I do not expect to have any problems.

The set I ordered (1" lift) were well made and fit great. Cost was about $60 including shipping. I'd recommend them ...

Les

 

[atreyuBLUEXJ]

i bought the 1.5". i love them. crucial flex!

 

[jdbwrx]

I just got mine in, and so far so good. They are definitely beef. I used a ton of grease when instaling them. I asked them about drilling and installing a grease zerk, but he said it would only grease between the bushing and the shackle itself, not inside between the bolt and the bushing. It might be something to try though...

I have TNT adjustable upper arms as well. Their stuff seems really solid, but compared to Rubicon Express their finish is not great. I agree, lots of spatter, and overall just kind of "ugly" looking. It doesn't really matter as everyhting works well, but there is something to be said for presentation.

 

[jjvande]

maybe drill all the way through the inner sleeve?

 

[willyb]

I agree, lots of spatter, and overall just kind of "ugly" looking. It doesn't really matter as everyhting works well, but there is something to be said for presentation.

I would much rather see a companies products in bare metal, then 0.125" of powdercoat... I've been suprised what's underneath some manufactures coatings

Oh, and the shackles work well IMO...

 

[badron]

I have not seen this product but grease/oil should not be used on any rubber part not made for it. Many types of rubber will brake down much faster when they come in extended contact with any petroleum based product. It would most likely out live it warranty so many factory boys don't care if you use grease or don't know it's bad in the long run.

 

[cal]

what about those of us that dont use petroleum based grease?

 

[djblade311]

is KY petroleum based Cal? hehe

 

[cal]

i dunno, but it doesnt go well with peanut butter ;(

 

[waxer]

I usually use white lithium grease when I install suspension bushings. I have not had any ill effects from it.

 

[1996cc]

Bringing up an old one to mention that all TNT shackles are now greaseable, says it on their website. Just to confirm that, I just received mine this week, they both have zerks on them.

 

[CanMan]

Damn, I should of waited. Beefy aint they?

 

[JasonCherokee]

I just installed their shackles. They are not greasable, but I used a liberal amount of antiseize on the bolts and I did not to over-tighten them. I do not expect to have any problems.

The set I ordered (1" lift) were well made and fit great. Cost was about $60 including shipping. I'd recommend them ...

Les

Where did you get them for that price?

 

[rckddy]

how do the boomarang shackles better the the regular shackle ?? i want to order a set but just want to hear from yall guys thanks all

 

[cal]

You use boomerang shackles when your leaf springs are too long for your setup, causing the shackle to swing up and hit the frame when you stuff your rear end. I won't be near my jeep for several days to take a picture, but I'm sure someone will.

-Cal