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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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Rear drop shackles?

Who makes the best 2 inch drop shackles and where can I buy them and price? tks
 
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Are you simply looking to "Level" the truck?
Is it a 4X4?
If so, all you need to do is get (4) U Bolts from Ford.

Part# 4L3Z-5705FA About $30.00 inc. tax from Ford.

Thes are the U-Bolts that are on the 04 4X2.

Once you remove the current U-Bolts you can take out the
2" steel riser between the spring and rear axle.

It took me about an hour to do.

Also, you shoud torque the bolts down to 80ft/lbs.

If you need pics or have any question, let me know.

I'm assuming from your short post that this is what you're looking to do.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by fatboy0103@***.
Are you simply looking to "Level" the truck?
Is it a 4X4?
If so, all you need to do is get (4) U Bolts from Ford.

Part# 4L3Z-5705FA About $30.00 inc. tax from Ford.

Thes are the U-Bolts that are on the 04 4X2.

Once you remove the current U-Bolts you can take out the
2" steel riser between the spring and rear axle.

It took me about an hour to do.

Also, you shoud torque the bolts down to 80ft/lbs.

If you need pics or have any question, let me know.

I'm assuming from your short post that this is what you're looking to do.
Sorry, I didn't fully explain what I wanted to do. I have a 4x2. Just want to level the truck and maintain the stock ride. I have 20 inch wheels on the truck 305/50/20 tires. I don't want to lower the front . So I need 2" rear drop shackles from who?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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here you go....


http://www.djmsuspension.com/Product...4F150Parts.htm


 
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Will drop shackles used on a 99-04 Lightning fit the new 04 F-150 body style?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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no you need specific shackles or you could do what the other guys did with the Ubolts but its not advised. i say buy DJM's shackles for $60 and your done with it.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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I am also wanting to use a 2" lowering shackle on my 4x2, but if you do that doesn't it compress the shock 2 inches before any load is added?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 04:08 AM
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I installed the Beltach 2" lowering shackles which dropped the rear about 1.5" total.
 
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