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I posted this in the mechanical forum, but got no response. Is there anyone that knows about these shackles? Or 2000 and up shackles in general?
I recently ordered a set of McGaughy's lowering shackles like someone on here suggested. They came in today and the invoice says "88-98 chevy truck, 2wd, 1/2 ton." They are supposed to be for my '04 truck. Are they one in the same? Will they work on these year models as well as mine? Thanks in advance!
i do believe all the shackles are pretty much the same
IMHO do not use shackles to lower the rear, they create pinion angle problems.... personal experiance. SCIV used shackles first and had problems. Now he has lowering springs and no problems. Besides the annoying squeeeeeking you will get a shudder, mine was between 15 and 40, not good.
Nice ride :thumb:
i did the shackle and hanger drop kit on my tuck...... honestly i dont see what the huge difference could be... they only took me bout 30 miutes to install with a floor jack on the ground.... try and fit em on there... if it doesnt work you havent lost much time and send em back for the correct ones..
btw are you gonna make it down to the meet in Nov??
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TxStVanWilder @ Oct 21 2006, 08:49 AM) [snapback]70514[/snapback]</div>Maybe. Has the date been set for sure and the location?Quote:
btw are you gonna make it down to the meet in Nov??
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TxStVanWilder @ Oct 21 2006, 08:49 AM) [snapback]70514[/snapback]</div>we don't have an issue lowering ours b/c we have 1 piece drive shafts. those with 2 piece driveshafts tend to get a lil vibrationQuote:
i did the shackle and hanger drop kit on my tuck...... honestly i dont see what the huge difference could be... they only took me bout 30 miutes to install with a floor jack on the ground.... try and fit em on there... if it doesnt work you havent lost much time and send em back for the correct ones..
btw are you gonna make it down to the meet in Nov??
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i have shackles.. no problems here. they all look the same. not sure about fit though. i would call a suspension shop. or where you bought them at and ask them.
They Worked! I installed them in about an hour with the help of STNGH8r(Thanks). Here are a couple of before and after pics:
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http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...rd/Before1.jpg
[b]AFTER
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ord/After1.jpg
BEFORE
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...rd/Before2.jpg
AFTER
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ord/After2.jpg
oh yeah man that looks really good
Looks good. How about under accelleration, does it make a grinding noise fron the carrier bearing? I want to do mine, but I think I will go with the springs like SC?
Jamest
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jamest @ Oct 23 2006, 12:27 PM) [snapback]70788[/snapback]</div>Quote:
Looks good. How about under accelleration, does it make a grinding noise fron the carrier bearing? I want to do mine, but I think I will go with the springs like SC?
Jamest
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Thanks! I haven't noticed any noises, except for maybe the tires screaming. It seems like I have less traction now, though the pavement was a lot colder last night. Anyone else seen a decrease in traction after installing the shackles?
I LIKE!! Alot! Looks good man :hshake:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Red03SilSS @ Oct 23 2006, 01:17 PM) [snapback]70792[/snapback]</div>Quote:
I LIKE!! Alot! Looks good man :hshake:
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Thanks all for the compliments. I am really pleased :smile: with the way it looks and how easy it was to do the installation.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(69chvelle @ Oct 23 2006, 01:23 PM) [snapback]70793[/snapback]</div>NOW UPDATE YOUR SIG! :grr: lolQuote:
Thanks all for the compliments. I am really pleased :smile: with the way it looks and how easy it was to do the installation.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Red03SilSS @ Oct 23 2006, 01:24 PM) [snapback]70794[/snapback]</div>I know, I know. I just had c1500 make that one for me, I hate to ask him to do it again. Might wait until I get a grill and some more pics to add to the sig.Quote:
NOW UPDATE YOUR SIG! :grr: lol
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that looks good can't wait to get mine done. how much did you pay for the shackles?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ADRIAN @ Oct 23 2006, 01:37 PM) [snapback]70798[/snapback]</div>Did you steal that avatar from someone? :laugh:Quote:
that looks good can't wait to get mine done. how much did you pay for the shackles?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ADRIAN @ Oct 23 2006, 01:37 PM) [snapback]70798[/snapback]</div>Quote:
that looks good can't wait to get mine done. how much did you pay for the shackles?
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They were $35, but with shipping they were $48.98.
69chvelle, hold onto the stock hangers. I want them :wave:
That 2" drop looks familiar :thumb:
that looks sweet :thumb: