Just received my 2" lowering shackles from Aim in Meza Az. These shackles have only the 1 hole for a 2" lowering. Some people have said they have 2 holes in theirs. These shackles are blue in color with red polyurethane bushings with a zerk fitting for greasing. The part number is SHA-F08286A. Its says for F-150 so I think the shackles are NOT specfic for just the Lightning. Took about an hour total to do the job. Its an easy do-it-yourselfer. Jeff

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99.5 red Lightning
13.2@103



[This message has been edited by JeffsLightning (edited 03-14-2000).]

 

How about a phone number.. I'm looking all over for one..

Brad

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* 99.5 Black Lightning (The fastest color I don’t care what Christy Ann Thinks)
* Personal Best ¼ Mile 13.99 @ 97.75 Mph. (Bone stock)
* Ohio Plate SVT2GO
* Waiting on a chip and filter from Sal.. I wanna go faster!
* Factory CD Changer
* Class 3 Towing Hitch
* Factory Tonneau Cover
* 8" Bazooka Tubs
* Kenwood 80 watt *2 amp
* Viper 550 Alarm w/ remort start
* Often found in the bed: 98 Yamaha Banshee/Pro Design Cool head/ Toomey T-5 Chrome Racing Pipes/ Wiseco Power Pistons / Boyesen rad valves

Injection is nice, but I'd rather be blown. 99 Lightning, the best of both worlds!

 

http://www.truckn.com/HTML/aim7.htm Ask and you shall receive...

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99.5 red Lightning
13.2@103

 

I just got my shackles from www.truckn.com and they are HUGE! They are painted blue, have two holes 1.25" apart on one end and the center to center measurment between the lower top and the bottom holes is >6". I called them up and they claim that they only make a 2" drop shackle, but I'm still thinking I've got the wrong part.

A little help, please?

The Wyldman

[This message has been edited by Wyldman (edited 03-14-2000).]

 

Hmm, these guys aren't too far from where I work. I think I'll head over there tomorrow after work and pick up a set.

Jeff, so how does it look? Does 2" of drop lower the L to be perfectly level?

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96 Yellow Corvette LT1.
99 Arctic Cat ZR440 sno pro.
98 Polaris Super Sport 488.
97 Seadoo HX.
96 Polaris SLX w/PSI triple pipes.
97 Banshee completely tricked.
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The Lightning now sits almost level. Its just a little bit higher in the back. IMHO its a must mod. Its simple to do and only cost 45 bucks for the shackles plus S&H. Wlydman I can measure mine from bottom hole to top hole if you like. If they said all they sell is a 2" drop the why do you have 2 holes in the top of the shackle? Some guys had posted earlier that they had 2 holes in theirs also. Maybe you can have a 1" or 2" drop.....don't know. I just measured the AIM shackle and it is a little more than 6" from hole to hole. I do have some pictures if someone wants to post them here. 1 is of the shackle and the other of the Lightning. My e-mail address is jcks@home.com

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99.5 red Lightning
13.2@103



[This message has been edited by JeffsLightning (edited 03-14-2000).]

 

Mine were also blue and had two sets of holes
Installation was no problem and truck sets level. brad

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Brad
99.5 black lightning #3584 , born 8/13/99
cd player
tow package
toneau cover
bed rug
tinted rear window
downs air intake
superchip
aims 2" drop shackle

94 jeep grand cherokee limited ( black)
88 ford f150- black

 

Thanks Brad.

Do you have any pics of your truck w/the shackles?

Have you noticed any better weight transfer after the shackles were installed?

Jeff,

As promised, here are your pics:





And a little something extra.....

The Wyldman



[This message has been edited by Wyldman (edited 03-14-2000).]

 

I sent you 2 pictures Chuck...1 of the shackle and 1 of my truck with the drop shackles on. Jeff

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99.5 red Lightning
13.2@103
jcks@home.com

 

I installed my DJM drop shackles today, They were black vein powder coated. Install took about 45 minutes, and the truck seems to sit level. I can't really tell because my new replacement tire has yet to come in. I think the best way to say it is that the gaps are now the same, the gap being the space between the wheel and fender on front and back.

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Floyd91
Why do I do the things that I do? Because, The chicks dig it!
99.5 White lightning
#2349 Born on 6/14/99

Clear Corners
Clear Tail lights
APC Ultra White headlights
IPF Ultra White Driving lights
PSP Filter Kit
DJM 2" Drop Shackles

 

Bought min e from AIM.....They had either a 1 +1/2" mayb it was 1+3/4" or the 2' drop. I chose the 2" amd am very pleased. truck is now level. Rides about the same..handles better in the curves..feels more stable without the tendancey to nose dive inside ..
I think it launches better....Weight does tend to shift back better.

 

Alright, I gotta question.
I don't know if it's been asked before or not but, by using these shackles, does the payload change at all and if it does, is it by much?
Thanks in advance!!!

 

After looking at my truck (the good side) I have fallen in love. The shackles got rid of what I hated most. (the gap in the rear wheel well) Now that there is no gap it looks soooo good. I will take some pics soon, I have a good pic of the side of my truck, I will take a new "lowered" pic so that people can possibly see the difference.

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Floyd91
Why do I do the things that I do? Because, The chicks dig it!
99.5 White lightning
#2349 Born on 6/14/99

Clear Corners
Clear Tail lights
APC Ultra White headlights
IPF Ultra White Driving lights
PSP Filter Kit
DJM 2" Drop Shackles

 

I understand from AIM that the part # sha-fo8286a is for earlier PU's. They gave me part # sha-fo9700a. for the 99L. $60.99 with shipping. anybody else have this confusion with part#'s? I have to wait and see whats delivered.

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99 RED Lightning
90 ZR1
67 XR7 GT
87 Honda Accord (?)

 

Randy... I called AIM was told the exact same thing... they shipped me the new one as well.. I should have it by friday... (hopefully)

Brad