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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: 86chevrolet on April 26, 2008, 10:53:59 am

Title: Leveling rear of an 86 c10---need help!!!
Post by: 86chevrolet on April 26, 2008, 10:53:59 am

Trying to level out the rear of my 86 chevy with 2" DJM shackles. I installed the shackles last night and it looks like it is actually higher rather then lower. The spring side of the shackle is in front of the bedrail, should it be behind the bed rail instead or do I have to cut through the bedrail for it to allow clearance...Thanks for any and all replies!!!

Title: Re: Leveling rear of an 86 c10---need help!!!
Post by: Captkaos on April 26, 2008, 11:20:28 am

you have to clearance the bedrail for shackles.

Title: Re: Leveling rear of an 86 c10---need help!!!
Post by: 86chevrolet on April 26, 2008, 11:29:50 am

By cutting through it? Sorry that maybe implied but just want to be sure before I cut...Thanks!

Title: Re: Leveling rear of an 86 c10---need help!!!
Post by: HAULIN IT on April 26, 2008, 01:06:18 pm

Yes, You will need to notch the bed brace. Unfortunately it is much easier to do with the shackles removed, you may want to take them back off. By the sounds of it, you have the shackle in front of the brace, pressing against it, is this correct? If so, this would bow the spring & make the truck sit higher. Lorne

Title: Re: Leveling rear of an 86 c10---need help!!!
Post by: 86chevrolet on April 26, 2008, 01:30:00 pm

yup, you're right on. I get to cutting. Thanks!