I have an 03 L on order. After seeing the Shadow Grey pic from the Sema show, I think that I would seriously consider some rear shackles.

I know that I do not want to change the pinion angle, the truck will be driven daily, much more than raced, so, to get the truck level, it looks like a 2" rear drop would be reasonable.

Does any company make better/tougher shackles than the other?
Are they hard to put in?

Does anyone have Sonic Blue Pics yet?

 

Any of the supporting Vendors have shackles ...

I used these :::: http://www.teamjdm.com/id134.htm

 

i know where your coming from, mine is also a daily driver, and the 2' drop in the rear is perfect for the lightnings, makes it looks good, ride better, and still looks like a tough truck!

i would go with either ebach or belltech probably, eibach and belltech make the exact same size shackle but, belltech claims a 2' and eibach a 1 1/2', eibach is just more realistic, cause that's all you'll get is a 1 1/2 inch...

i have the 1'/2' drop

 

See this guide for actuals.