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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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I'm considering the 2" shackle kit for my '03 screw. Has anyone experienced any better handling? Maybe worse? What about the overall ride? What should someone expect as far as performance? Or lack there of.....
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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I installed 2" lowering shackles in the rear and didn't notice a change one way or the other...

I just installed 2" lowering springs in the front and noticed a big change...it rides a little rougher, but performs much better...the suspension is stiffer and the truck doesn't lean as much in curves...I can take them at much higher speeds now...also, the truck doesn't jump around like it use to when hitting a bump on the road...don't get me wrong, you FEEL bumps, but the truck seems more stable...
 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by GerRod
I installed 2" lowering shackles in the rear and didn't notice a change one way or the other...

I just installed 2" lowering springs in the front and noticed a big change...it rides a little rougher, but performs much better...the suspension is stiffer and the truck doesn't lean as much in curves...I can take them at much higher speeds now...also, the truck doesn't jump around like it use to when hitting a bump on the road...don't get me wrong, you FEEL bumps, but the truck seems more stable...

Well, atleast your truck looks bad a$$
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GerRod
I installed 2" lowering shackles in the rear and didn't notice a change one way or the other...

I just installed 2" lowering springs in the front and noticed a big change...it rides a little rougher, but performs much better...the suspension is stiffer and the truck doesn't lean as much in curves...I can take them at much higher speeds now...also, the truck doesn't jump around like it use to when hitting a bump on the road...don't get me wrong, you FEEL bumps, but the truck seems more stable...
Pics of the front pleez i love the look of your rig on stock 20's
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Screw-Me-05
Pics of the front pleez i love the look of your rig on stock 20's
We're getting rain right now...I'll try in a day or so...I'm 2/2 and would like to drop the back one or two...right now, it's raked pretty good...


From what I can see of your truck, mine is pretty close to your..
 
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Screw-Me-05
Pics of the front pleez i love the look of your rig on stock 20's
Here is one that I took a when I first lowered the front...



One today...

 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by GerRod
I installed 2" lowering shackles in the rear and didn't notice a change one way or the other...

I just installed 2" lowering springs in the front and noticed a big change...it rides a little rougher, but performs much better...the suspension is stiffer and the truck doesn't lean as much in curves...I can take them at much higher speeds now...also, the truck doesn't jump around like it use to when hitting a bump on the road...don't get me wrong, you FEEL bumps, but the truck seems more stable...
A tire change will fix that. I like the look
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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Well guys today was the day that i just couldnt pass up i was in the market for some wheels and low and behold i came home with 24's instead of 22's price was just right and couldnt say no...... not what i really wanted but for now they'll do
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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Good choice



 

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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 03:23 AM
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shackles you wont notice any ride difference, or much. The first time you drive it around while its still settling out it might feel weird, but nothing weird on the second drive. Depending on how you install them you can get around 1.5" drop to a 2" drop. If you are 4x4 just remove the rear blocks, and get 2wd ubolts
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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Drew...I see what you mean looking at Screw-Me-05...that truck is awesome...
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Thanks guys for the kind words and believe it or not it drives just like stock with just a tad more bounce or jolt with the little tires
patman, i have eibach 2/2 but i want to go lower in the rear but dont know in that pic you can see my camper that i tow so now with 24's it might rub the tires when hooked up
 
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Originally Posted by bigrook99
I'm considering the 2" shackle kit for my '03 screw. Has anyone experienced any better handling? Maybe worse? What about the overall ride? What should someone expect as far as performance? Or lack there of.....

I did them on my '01 supercab, it handled better then i threw on a lighting antisway bar and it hadles really good now...

if you want some pics look in my album
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Screw-Me-05
patman, i have eibach 2/2 but i want to go lower in the rear but dont know in that pic you can see my camper that i tow so now with 24's it might rub the tires when hooked up
you can always put stock wheels/tires back on to tow
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Screw-Me-05
Thanks guys for the kind words and believe it or not it drives just like stock with just a tad more bounce or jolt with the little tires
patman, i have eibach 2/2 but i want to go lower in the rear but dont know in that pic you can see my camper that i tow so now with 24's it might rub the tires when hooked up
I towed alot when I had 33" tires and a 2/5 drop
 
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