Drop kits
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Drop kits
I recently posted a question about the AIM 2" drop shackles. From the posts, seems that the AIM shackles are not the ones to get.
Which shackles would you recommend?
With the AIM kit and other kits, what is the actual drop that you get when the shackles are installed?
I want the rear to still be approximately .5" to .75" higher. If this is what I am looking for, then which shackles should I purchase?
Thanks in advance.
Which shackles would you recommend?
With the AIM kit and other kits, what is the actual drop that you get when the shackles are installed?
I want the rear to still be approximately .5" to .75" higher. If this is what I am looking for, then which shackles should I purchase?
Thanks in advance.
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LSTORM,
I don't know why you say not to go with the AIM shackles. I called them, drove over picked them up and they fit perfectly. At $45 for the pair, it was money very well spent for the looks I got. A week later, I picked up a set for Yoda and helped him with his install, again perfect fit. We used the 2" hole, the trucks sit almost level (still maybe could go down 1/4 -1/2".
I don't know why you say not to go with the AIM shackles. I called them, drove over picked them up and they fit perfectly. At $45 for the pair, it was money very well spent for the looks I got. A week later, I picked up a set for Yoda and helped him with his install, again perfect fit. We used the 2" hole, the trucks sit almost level (still maybe could go down 1/4 -1/2".
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Hey, Steve, Try, http://www.truckn.com/
, some peolple have good luck with them, some people do not. Cost 61. delivered to your door, (sometimes) within a week. Mine came in 7 business days. Good luck
, some peolple have good luck with them, some people do not. Cost 61. delivered to your door, (sometimes) within a week. Mine came in 7 business days. Good luck
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Actually, I think the board is pretty split on whether AIM is the way to go. I used them, got them in 1 week as promised and the order taker even quoted the right parts.
The AIM shackles come with two holes, for a 2" and a 1-1/2" drop. My measurements showed a requirement for about a 1-3/4" drop for equal wheelwell-to-tire top spacing.
When I did the job, I had the shop try the biggest drop first (ie. the last hole) to see how it looked. Complete satifaction. It's not a full 2" drop.
IMO I would go with the AIM shackle. You get a little bit of leeway and for $45.00, you can't go too far wrong.
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2000 Red Lightning Born 3-8-00 / Delivered 3-22-00
22% Window Tint, Clear Corners, MPulse LoPro Tonneau, AIM 2" Drop Shackles
'99 Yukon Denali - Silver, Lowered 1", Borbet CW4's, 285/60R18 Toyo Proxes S/T's, Hotchkis AntiSways, Edelbrock Shocks
2000 Red Trans Am Ram Air WS6, 6 Speed - Delivered 2-15-00 - Awesome Looking Car
The AIM shackles come with two holes, for a 2" and a 1-1/2" drop. My measurements showed a requirement for about a 1-3/4" drop for equal wheelwell-to-tire top spacing.
When I did the job, I had the shop try the biggest drop first (ie. the last hole) to see how it looked. Complete satifaction. It's not a full 2" drop.
IMO I would go with the AIM shackle. You get a little bit of leeway and for $45.00, you can't go too far wrong.
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2000 Red Lightning Born 3-8-00 / Delivered 3-22-00
22% Window Tint, Clear Corners, MPulse LoPro Tonneau, AIM 2" Drop Shackles
'99 Yukon Denali - Silver, Lowered 1", Borbet CW4's, 285/60R18 Toyo Proxes S/T's, Hotchkis AntiSways, Edelbrock Shocks
2000 Red Trans Am Ram Air WS6, 6 Speed - Delivered 2-15-00 - Awesome Looking Car