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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: enaberif on August 18, 2015, 11:28:39 pm
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No I don't have any progress pictures as I'm the only person doing it with a limited schedule and trying to get as much done. People often wonder the results of doing a shackle flip with old springs. My truck is 40 years old and has what I believe to be the stock springs. I am in the process of installing a 4" lift and went with a ORD shackle flip on the rear.
For now these are rough measurements from center of axle to bottom of fender opening. I know somewhere in here is stock measurements from top of axle tube to the bottom of the frame so if someone who reads this could provide that info I could do those measurements.
Measurements Before/After:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pvhML4y0fvzc2uV_DKlZFCPx-Kemy-PtHdNJyfI5_84=w495-h659-no)
Difference:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/b_0xz1r3QDVouhmVqKAgCbU82C8KUCR7fkptLjwRsZ0=w879-h659-no)
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I have an 86 sierra with a 17 year old spring 2" lift kit. I did the ord shackle flip kit with super shackles and kept the rear lift springs and did new 6" front springs. Not done building project but i was amazed that the rear is sitting level with ftont end . When the motor goes in, the front will be alittle lower. ( i think it looks better than the backend sagging). So I myself like the shackle kits
Just my 2 cents
Would like to see photos when u are done
Jd
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once youre done add you info Here (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=31301.0) please
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once youre done add you info Here (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=31301.0) please
Will do! I will also grab the axle tube to frame measurements as well once I get on some flat ground.