i am thinking about taking a little weight out my L and i was going to do the ususal rmoval of the trialer hitch, spare tire, etc etc.(roughly 115lbs i think). however i was also thinking of putting 2" shackles on and i didnt know if i remove that weight are 2" shackles going to cut it if i want that leveled out look, or would i have to goto 3"?? is there even such thing as a 3"?? if any one has done this or has any pics it would be greatly appreciated!

 

I've got two Mass. buddies with 03's that dropped 2". One went the extra mile of removing one of the leaf's. With 2" drop Belltech springs, the 2" shackles with leaf removed looked awesome on his 03. (He had the hitch, but not tire removed).

Be warned that after lowering, you'll notice within a couple of months that you need new shocks set up for a dropped L. (especially with the roads around here)

 

Doesn't somebody make a 3" shackle that can be set to either 2 0r 3 drop?
I thought maybe JL did, but I could be wrong...

I think 3" would be about right for an 03.

 

I believe JL makes a 2 and a 3. the 2" has two holes to choose from, while the 3" has at least 3 holes to choose from. the 3" shackle just seems like an awfully long shackle. I wonder if the rear end sways more because of it?

 

im lowered 2/4... no shackles though, eibach hanger kit for the rear with adjustable sway bar end links. lower the truck and it handles alot better in the turns.

 

I have an 03'with 2" drop shackles. I took a before and after measurement and it actually dropped it an inch and a half. Also, I just replaced my rear shocks one was leaking. I don't know if it was from the drop or the 1200#'s of ceramic tile I had in the back.

 

The frpp kit comes with 3" shackles. And that's what I used on mine. Also, there is a 4" shackle out too.

btw: when I removed weight with my 1-3 drop.... it looks just about looks like it did back when it was stock.

Rich

 

I'd like to drop some more weight as well. I want to go with dark/charcoal grey carpeting. Is there a layer of material, like for sound deadening that I can remove?