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jkk 09-19-2019 09:10 AM

Lift shackles for lowering kit
 
Hey GUys
My 97 is lowered 6in in th rear want to raise it about a inch do they make lift shackles that will fit these trucks or is their another way to do it?

Thanks

RWJJR 09-19-2019 10:48 AM

Re: Lift shackles for lowering kit
 
I used AC delco air shocks with shock extenders ...OEM size shocks. worked perfect.

Stormin08 09-19-2019 02:04 PM

Re: Lift shackles for lowering kit
 
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they make shackles, but typically they are longer and would lower more.

going shorter would drastically change how the spring flexes and cause a bucking more that likely.

you could consider a rear shackle flip ??? depending on your fab skills and which holes you use...

dig through some 4wd threads, or service sites for rear shackle mounts...some make a boxed version that are smaller overall than a stock and could easily be placed where needed.

Ziegelsteinfaust 09-19-2019 02:05 PM

Re: Lift shackles for lowering kit
 
I suggest having your springs rearched for the needed lift. If my memory is right lift shackles are shorter then lowering or factory shackles. This can cause the ride to become a bit jittery due to the springs inability to grow length wide during compression.

Stormin08 09-19-2019 02:06 PM

Re: Lift shackles for lowering kit
 
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/UNFLIP.html

here is a good start...

RWJJR 09-19-2019 02:48 PM

Re: Lift shackles for lowering kit
 
Air shocks....

Stormin08 09-20-2019 01:13 PM

Re: Lift shackles for lowering kit
 
^^^^
and when they leak ????

RWJJR 09-21-2019 07:43 AM

Re: Lift shackles for lowering kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormin08 (Post 8596360)
^^^^
and when they leak ????

You fix them.. just like to fix any other line that may leak on a truck.

YBNORML 09-26-2019 12:19 AM

Re: Lift shackles for lowering kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jkk (Post 8595742)
Hey GUys
My 97 is lowered 6in in th rear want to raise it about a inch do they make lift shackles that will fit these trucks or is their another way to do it?

Thanks

When I lowered my 99’ crew cab 4/6 it was a bit too low in the rear. I ordered some 1’ lift shackles off of eBay. They worked just fine.


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