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Offline 327power

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New Springs With Drop Shackles.
« on: December 19, 2009, 04:30:49 AM »
Since I'm in Iraq for a couple more weeks I can't go check, so do I have to cut the bed crossmember on my stepside bed to install 2" drop shackles? I want to drop the rear to level the truck when I put in new leafs. Thanks.
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Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2009, 06:35:59 PM »
It depends on the spring and sometimes the manufacturer of the shackle.
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Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2009, 09:38:01 PM »
I didn't need to on my my truck-although it was very close. If you did need to, it would be very easy to do.
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Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2009, 09:08:39 PM »
What is the best 2" drop shackle? Is there one? I know there has to be those cheapo worthless made in China parts to beware of.
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Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2009, 10:15:32 AM »
I generally stick with the top manufacturers, Belltech, DJM, Western Chassis.  There is no "best" one.
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Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2009, 06:44:22 PM »
Mine are western chassis 2". Thet were pretty inexpensive. quality is good.
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