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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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What is a shackle flip, what does it do and how do you do it
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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As far as I know you cannot flip shackles, and if you could it would not do anything in terms of ride height.

Perhaps you are thinking of a "flip-kit" which essentially puts and axle on-top of the leaf springs instead of on the bottom.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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ORD Half Ton Shackle Flip Installed - Page 2 - Chevy Truck Forum | GMC Truck Forum - GmFullsize.com

6.5" block has gotta go! Shackle flip? Zero rate? - Chevy Truck Forum | GMC Truck Forum - GmFullsize.com
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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What does putting the axle on to do?
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Lowers the truck about 6"...
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