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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Default Drop Shackles....?

Can someone tell a good drop shackle to go with and what is the length on them to get a stock ride heigth chevy down level with the front...? Thanks
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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Default Pretty much any shackle will work.

from my experience. I have the i think its 2 inch that will level it. Give me a little while and ill sell you mine...ill be doing a 2/4 this summer

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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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The shackles are all the same. Most have 2 different settings for a 1" and 2" drop. Some trucks will sit level with a 2" drop, mine did, but others need just a little more. Belltech, DJM, Mcgaughy's, Western Chassis, etc are some brands to look at.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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Belltech 2 inch worked for me
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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2 in. is the lowest shackles will drop, and even then it won't always level it out. I lowered mine about 3 in. in the back and it was dead level. I'm at about 2.5 in. now with shackles and spring clamps and it sits just about level now. As far as brand, most are about the same in quality that I've seen.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by StrokerAce03
2 in. is the lowest shackles will drop
im using 3" drop shackles
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