Any pics of 2" rear shackled trucks?
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Any pics of 2" rear shackled trucks?
I am curious to see what this looks like and figured somebody has a picture of their ride with them. Does it affect handling, traction or load capcity? I would like to see what they look like with the front still stock. Thanks!!!!
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Here's a pic of mine. I'll see if I can get a better one, more from the side.
Hopefully the next new pics I have are with the front dropped 1". Just ordered my Eibach springs from LFP. Now I just need a bigger garage so I can install them.
Hopefully the next new pics I have are with the front dropped 1". Just ordered my Eibach springs from LFP. Now I just need a bigger garage so I can install them.
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Awesome pictures guys
! I am definitely thinking of doing this now. My ARE lid should be coming next week, then I'm thinking Magnaflow and shackles. They don't hurt the ride any do they?
! I am definitely thinking of doing this now. My ARE lid should be coming next week, then I'm thinking Magnaflow and shackles. They don't hurt the ride any do they?
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Nope, no lose of ride quality. I believe they do cut your carrying capacity in half. Now if you went with the Hotchkis rear springs, you'd get the 2" drop and keep the 800lb capacity. But, they're a bit more than shackles.
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This is very garage friendly. I did mine in about 20 minutes. The only thing to watch for is the top bolt, you have to jack the springs up over the frame rails to get it out.
Just remembered another tip, the bolt retainers will rotate around when you tighten the bolts up. Make sure they are not contacting anything when you are done, they will make a squeeky racket!
Here is mine:
Just remembered another tip, the bolt retainers will rotate around when you tighten the bolts up. Make sure they are not contacting anything when you are done, they will make a squeeky racket!
Here is mine:
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