I ordered 2 inch lowering shackles yesterday and was wondering if there are any hints or tips on how to install them? Any hints or tips appreciated!!
I ordered 2 inch lowering shackles yesterday and was wondering if there are any hints or tips on how to install them? Any hints or tips appreciated!!
2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
Originally Posted by farmtruc
49 Ford F1
355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed
They are a easy install. Just lift the rear of the truck by the frame, unbolt the leaf spring, take out old shackle, slap in the new one. Good luck with it. I did it on my truck but they didn't level me out at all lol, still have about 1.5 inchs of rake.
When you lift the truck... put it on jack stands on the frame. Then use the jack to jack up the rear end just enough to take the weight off the springs. Have a buddy, and 2 ratchet wrenches. Oh yeah after you install tighten, then drive arround the block, then retighten. Need to be kinda tight. Keep your old shackles, incase somebody needs them or you go back to stock.
Thanx guys.
2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
49 Ford F1
355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed
Don't forget to grease them. They tend to squeak.
1969 Chevy RCLB C10 350/TH400 SOLD
2007 Chevy RCSB 4.8 4x4 LS SOLD
2008 Chevy RCSB 5.3 4x4 LT SOLD
2010 Chevy CCSB 6.2 4x4 LT SOLD
2005 GMC CCLB DRW 6.6 Duramax 4x4 191,000 and counting
2013 FORD CCSB F350 6.7 Powerstroke 4x4
yeah grease is a must if you dont want your truck to sound like an old squeaky piece of crap
it honestly takes 20min to do them. Well on the 3rd and 4th time I re did my suspension thats how long it took me
1951 3100
1984 C10
Good point Justin..same goes for your mom--she needed heavy amounts of lube the other night...
Did you order the shackles with the grease zerks? If so, just pump the zerks with grease until you see it bulge from the seals.
2000 ECSB 6.0L
TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's
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