Shackle Flip Before And After

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Last edited by mazdaman; 06-21-2012 at 08:05 AM. Super strong rear spring shackle flip kit. U. S. Military - Veteran. A refund will be given on parts only which excludes labor, installation charges and shipping & handling. You can use a longer shackle and get more of a drop, you are limited though because of the bed. Not too many have done it so here's my how to version.

Shackle Flip Before And After Time

Take the hangers then while they are off and drill out the 4 holes to 1/2 inch. Depends if youre seriously wheeling it or not. Nothing looks upside down. AND the shackle flip is just temporary... going with links and coilovers in the back to match the front. That's why you are getting a superior product, rather than having to piece the rest of the kit together if you buy a flip kit elsewhere. Please save all packaging materials and damaged goods before filing a claim. 3 exhaust/intake black on black. Exhaust Pipe Ran Under Spring. Ram 2500 and 3500 models will receive 1. Prepare to get some war wounds grinding those darn things off and take your time. Thanks for the input! SLOW AND LOW IS HOW I GO.

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Location: College Station. 202 vortecs big cam big carb 14 bolt detroit locker 12" superlift w ORD parts (work in progress) / 75 1ton 3+3 CS DRW 454 TH400 4. Location: Binghamton, NY. Easy install, uses factory rivet locations. I won't be able to run Rocks with leaf springs for long. I'm having the zero rates milled with a 5 degree angle in them so the driveline angle won't be an issue on the D70, when the gate opens up under load the pinion will point right at the CV. Please include all original items in original condition in your return shipment. Location: San Carlos, Ca. Check out my thread in the RC lift thread. As a registered member, you'll be able to: - Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics. If you have a 1500 model, see the related products below for your kit - we make the only 1500 shackle flip kit that fits and comes with everything you need!

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They are presently working on applications for other makes and models. Increase your current lift with a shackle flip. This can be done super fast with an air chisel. The shackle is a serious upgrade over stock, made the originals look paper thin. I just put a ORD shackle flip in my truck yesterday. Feel free to hit me up with any questions! Shims can be purchased at most drive shaft shops. 01-11-2006 09:26 PM. We make the best shackle flip kit because we are the only company building them who actually owns and drives Dodge trucks. If you remove the 2" block you will end up with 2" of lift above stock (4" reversal - 2" block = 2" lift).

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Im defiantly not used to it yet. Pretty common and if you have an angled zero rate, then you can correct the pinion angle. The higher you get the frame in the first place will give you more room to work you magic in there. Fully Welded, ΒΌ" Gusseted Brackets. Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts. So obviously there's many shackle flips kits available. Locate rear shackle hanger and remove shackle/leaf spring from it. Before I converted this van to 4wd I had to order a rear sway bar from hellwig so that I could go around a corner without feeling like I was going to fall out of my seat. We cut the heads off the rivets, then tried to knock them out with an air hammer.

Shackle Flip Before And After Accident

It looks like the shackles will go above the frame a bit, which is why I was concerned with the clearance under the bed. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. Browse Similar Items. Shock lengths and limit strap lengths will depend on each truck's particular setup, and desired performance. But the stock type shackle configuration offers more available down travel offroad. I greased the shackle/hanger bolt before installing. The shackle flip will give about a 4" lift with stock springs.

Shackle Flip Before And Alter Ego

I waited on purchasing the rear heavy duty shackles because Sky also offers a 1" lifted heavy duty shackle but upon realizing that would move my axle further forward than I wanted to I just went with the stock length heavy duty shackles (). Also, How far Should I expect the rear to drop down. This will tilt the hanger just slightly which actually helps with clearing a bed brace and shackle angle. WFO Shackle Flip Kit. Includes a set of shackles, bushings and sleeves. The hangers are not symmetrical top to bottom so you can't just flip and rebolt. While looking at options I ran in to the ORD flip. 1985 k5 396/nv4500/203/205 d60/d70 4. Now my truck is almost an inch lower in the rear. Ive been probing the idea of reversing the rear shackles on my travelall to eliminate the 4 inch blocks I have on there now.

I've been thinking about doing this to my B2 but I don't want to loose more than 1" in height. Now mark and drill the 2 remaining holes 1/2 inch on each side. You will cut the excess threads off when everything is installed and torqued. If you are running aftermarket (standard or progressive) leaf packs that eliminate the factory block, we offer a shackle flip setup for those springs. Then grind the forward top edge down an 1/8th of an inch to prevent chafing on the box when reinstalled (pictured below). 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile. Was there a particular reason IH or any other full sized truck have the rear shackles facing up instead of the traditional way?

Because Mine rotted out along with the leaf brackets, and I think I just guessed because I couldn't remember. Any refused shipments that are returned to Apoc Industries will automatically have all shipping charges deducted from the refund. Looks like you could save some money over buying two rear springs. Painting is recommended before installation.

Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4. Not only did it lift the van but the rear sway on this high top van is non existent. Learning to use the forums. 5" lift gain with 5" shackles and 5.

Shipments to to P. O. boxes or APO/FPO addresses is not permitted with some products. I will be attaching a good amount of photos in the next post because, "Pics or it didn't happen! You need to consider all the other parts of the swap. Moderate to hard, removing factory rivets the hardest part. 75" lift over what the progressive packs provide.