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Started the install on the 1500 series leaf springs & velvet ride shackles.....pics

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Old 11-04-2006, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mort
Good work grippy and great pics to boot.

The proof will be in the pudding (or so they say) (but who are they?) and I hope it works the way you plan it to.

Looks like you might be able to benefit from a 2* shim back there.

Keep up those crunches. This is getting interesting.

I like the truck in your sig personally.
Thanks, the stock 1500 leaf pack comes with a 2* shim already on it, might have to bump it up to a 3* or lower the carrier bearing a scosche, no idea what would be better, but lowering the carrier bearing would definitely be easier.

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Looks real tight on your truck
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Lookin good man. Didn't realize those things sat that high, cuz its still way up there w/ the new leafs. Never seen the rear shackles before? Do the shackles have a drop to them as well?
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No, I dont think the shackles lower anything, just makes for a cushy ride.

this looks like a useful link for driveline angles
http://www.buickperformance.com/Pinion.htm

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Looks real tight on your truck
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hmmm....

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So you going to drop it like truck in your sig? Guessing the top pad is pulled for the JGP cover? Now on to motor mods
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Who makes the leaf springs?

I have the Hotchkis on my Joe Gibbs truck and love them.
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Originally Posted by 04GIBBS
Who makes the leaf springs?

I have the Hotchkis on my Joe Gibbs truck and love them.
GM, they are off an 04 CCSB 1500 truck
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Oh damn thats cool so it was super cheap to swap?

I have 2 sets from a regular cab 1500.


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