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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: 327power on December 19, 2009, 04:30:49 am

Title: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
Post by: 327power 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.

Title: Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
Post by: Captkaos on December 20, 2009, 06:35:59 pm

It depends on the spring and sometimes the manufacturer of the shackle.

Title: Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
Post by: 1980c10 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.

Title: Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
Post by: 327power 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.

Title: Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
Post by: Captkaos on December 22, 2009, 10:15:32 am

I generally stick with the top manufacturers, Belltech, DJM, Western Chassis.  There is no "best" one.

Title: Re: New Springs With Drop Shackles.
Post by: 1980c10 on December 23, 2009, 06:44:22 pm

Mine are western chassis 2". Thet were pretty inexpensive. quality is good.