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Title: shackle flip
Post by: chadbice on September 02, 2010, 10:05:26 am

I have an 84 silverado,  w/ 4" lift was wondering if the shackle flip from ORD is worth it.   I like the idea of removing the lift blocks.  And does it give you a little more axle twist.

Title: Re: shackle flip
Post by: 4x4orbust on September 02, 2010, 03:28:14 pm

i think the shackle flips are def. worth it.   easy way to get rid of blocks, and will yield a little more flex.   if by "twist the axle" you mean change the pinion angle, yes, they do.   but with a 4" lift, it kinda corrects the angle more than hurts it. 

Title: Re: shackle flip
Post by: Altec on September 02, 2010, 03:55:14 pm

Shackle Flip for sure! But I suggest DIY4X. Their kit allows you to ditch the junky factory shackles.

http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=24&product_id=125

Title: Re: shackle flip
Post by: 76 k10 on September 02, 2010, 09:15:51 pm

you no you can do a do it yourself rear shackle flip.

Title: Re: shackle flip
Post by: chadbice on September 03, 2010, 03:44:22 am

thank you for the info.

Title: Re: shackle flip
Post by: team39763 on September 05, 2010, 10:09:59 pm

I think Lorne(HaulinIt) did a DIY shackle flip on his truck.  Might want to search some of his old posts for pics and info.

Title: Re: shackle flip
Post by: 4x4orbust on September 06, 2010, 07:57:41 am

i have heard of people using the rear axle's front spring hanger as a home made shackle flip.   i have heard it works great and costs very little to do.

Title: Re: shackle flip
Post by: malibu795 on September 06, 2010, 01:25:41 pm

i used ORD shackle flip on mine..
got some 3* shim to rotate the pinion back down i can take better picturs if needed..
also the cross over steering is pretty much a must do
thread of me doing it.
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=16249.msg127561#msg127561
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs525.snc3/29883_1429064280182_1040072946_1219400_4106212_n.jpg)

Title: Re: shackle flip
Post by: Captkaos on September 10, 2010, 05:28:35 pm

To make your own, use the FRONT spring perch on a 4x2 truck.