« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Rear shackle flip  (Read 8136 times)

Offline chadbice

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 17
Rear shackle flip
« on: February 13, 2011, 02:37:56 am »
I have an '84 silverado 4x4.  Will adding the shackle flip decrease my load weight because the leaf springs are not as bent.  And will my weight on bumper amount lessen as well.  I have a feeling that some weight capacity is going to be lost.  Any info is appreciated.
Logged

Offline Irish_Alley

  • Tim
  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 13333
  • Family is not an important thing. It's everything.
Re: Rear shackle flip
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2011, 08:15:18 am »
What are you planing on hauling. are you increasing the tire size as well
Logged
If you can’t tell yourself the truth, who can you tell it to?~Irish_Alley

When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth ~Sherlock Holmes

Offline K20Wulf

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 92
Re: Rear shackle flip
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2011, 12:29:41 pm »
The whole point of a shackle flip is to increase flex. You will lose capacity. I can't say exactly how much though. The guys over at coloradok5.com are always helpful & have a lot of knowledge when it comes to our trucks or Pirate4x4 (Stay in the noob section at first, trust me). I have to head out, but if you don't find an answer I can do some more research for you later.  ;)
Logged
86 K20 4x4
7" lift, 35's
350/400/208

Offline Irish_Alley

  • Tim
  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 13333
  • Family is not an important thing. It's everything.
Re: Rear shackle flip
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2011, 03:37:01 pm »
A shackle flip most time is for a 4" lift.
Logged
If you can’t tell yourself the truth, who can you tell it to?~Irish_Alley

When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth ~Sherlock Holmes

Offline K20Wulf

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 92
Re: Rear shackle flip
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2011, 04:05:44 pm »
Quote from: Irish_Alley on February 13, 2011, 03:37:01 pm
A shackle flip most time is for a 4" lift.

It will give between 2.5 & 4 inches depending on shackle length. There are multiple kits out there. But the overall goal is to increase suspension flex. :)
Logged
86 K20 4x4
7" lift, 35's
350/400/208

Offline chadbice

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 17
Re: Rear shackle flip
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2011, 02:47:27 am »
it has a 4" lift w/ 35's on it now.  I am curious because i have a 26 ft. bumper hitch rv. and i am afraid that the overloads may hit.  But i also like 4 wheelin with it also that is why i am interested in the extra flex
Logged

Offline K20Wulf

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 92
Re: Rear shackle flip
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2011, 02:26:09 pm »
Logged
86 K20 4x4
7" lift, 35's
350/400/208
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »