before & after 2" shackles
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before & after 2" shackles
heres a couple of pics of the before & after.
see several more at:
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293824549
*note* if doing this mod, be sure to wedge a piece of 2x4 above the leafsprings!! they will pop up and dent your bed!
i'm glad i read that someone had a dent in their bed from shackles... it gave me this idea.
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brooks
'00 silver "L"
member NLOC #496
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clunk (free with purchase)
V1 radar detector
colormatched ventvisors
redline waterwetter
eaton inside sticker
2" drop shackles
pro sport bed cover & bedrug
clear corners & tails - up next
waiting on lunar guages
see several more at:
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293824549
*note* if doing this mod, be sure to wedge a piece of 2x4 above the leafsprings!! they will pop up and dent your bed!
i'm glad i read that someone had a dent in their bed from shackles... it gave me this idea.
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brooks
'00 silver "L"
member NLOC #496
_-mods-_
clunk (free with purchase)
V1 radar detector
colormatched ventvisors
redline waterwetter
eaton inside sticker
2" drop shackles
pro sport bed cover & bedrug
clear corners & tails - up next
waiting on lunar guages
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clonetek
Are you talking about wedging a 2x4 while installing the shackles or while operating the truck? I installed the 2" shackles and didn't have any problems with the springs. Took me about 1.5 hrs to do.
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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid, Custom Bed Carpet, Clear Corners, Lightning banner, Tinted Windows, Custom air intake, 2" drop, VTech Taillight covers.
NLOC #377
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294555843
Are you talking about wedging a 2x4 while installing the shackles or while operating the truck? I installed the 2" shackles and didn't have any problems with the springs. Took me about 1.5 hrs to do.
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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid, Custom Bed Carpet, Clear Corners, Lightning banner, Tinted Windows, Custom air intake, 2" drop, VTech Taillight covers.
NLOC #377
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294555843
#4
i had a friend help me (we've had a lot of experience lowering vehicles).
i took my time (didnt want to hurt my baby)
and he took a lot of smoke breaks.
total time 1.5 hours. including cleanup.
i may have been imagining.. but it does seem to be a bit cooler running with the water wetter... i need to get another bottle. have to drive to baton rouge again! yay!
i took my time (didnt want to hurt my baby)
and he took a lot of smoke breaks.
total time 1.5 hours. including cleanup.
i may have been imagining.. but it does seem to be a bit cooler running with the water wetter... i need to get another bottle. have to drive to baton rouge again! yay!
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Here's the procedure I followed when for the install.
1.Raise the truck so that the rear wheels are off the ground.
2. Place jack stands under the frame.
3. Lower the jack until all the tension is off the spring shackles. The bolt should slide out freely once the tension is off.
4. Unbolt the shackles and replace with the drop shackles.
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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid, Custom Bed Carpet, Clear Corners, Lightning banner, Tinted Windows, Custom air intake, 2" drop, VTech Taillight covers.
NLOC #377
See pics of '00BlackLightning at: http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294555843
1.Raise the truck so that the rear wheels are off the ground.
2. Place jack stands under the frame.
3. Lower the jack until all the tension is off the spring shackles. The bolt should slide out freely once the tension is off.
4. Unbolt the shackles and replace with the drop shackles.
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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid, Custom Bed Carpet, Clear Corners, Lightning banner, Tinted Windows, Custom air intake, 2" drop, VTech Taillight covers.
NLOC #377
See pics of '00BlackLightning at: http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294555843
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www.djmsuspension.com
800-237-6748
$38 a pair including S/H...disregard the $37.44 price on the website. They have 1.5 & 2" holes.
[This message has been edited by speed (edited 08-08-2000).]
800-237-6748
$38 a pair including S/H...disregard the $37.44 price on the website. They have 1.5 & 2" holes.
[This message has been edited by speed (edited 08-08-2000).]
#13
I used Bell Tech shackles that had a choice of 1.5 and 2" drop. Paid $20 off a guy that had them on a Chevy truck and was adding air coils. By the way, they are the same part for both, only you pay more if you buy it for a Ford.
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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid, Custom Bed Carpet, Clear Corners, Lightning banner, Tinted Windows, Custom air intake, 2" drop, VTech Taillight covers.
NLOC #377
See pics of '00BlackLightning at: http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294555843
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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid, Custom Bed Carpet, Clear Corners, Lightning banner, Tinted Windows, Custom air intake, 2" drop, VTech Taillight covers.
NLOC #377
See pics of '00BlackLightning at: http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294555843