Stupid Shackle Question Here
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Stupid Shackle Question Here
I got some new lowering 6400 Belltech shackles sitting in my garage that I planned on installing some time ago, now I’m thinking of doing a flip kit instead for the rear... looking for a 5” drop instead of the whole 6” a flip kit gets you.. can I use these drop shackles as a 1” lift shackle?? They have 5 holes for adjusting the height... Or would I be better off getting a regular 1” lift shackle?? Thanks! Btw truck is an 05 ext cab
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Notch Is also in the plans... I know the shackle will drop it more IF I use the top 2 holes (Belltech shackles have 5 holes for adjustablilty).. but I’m wondering if I can use the bottom 2 holes to lift it 1in... don’t wanna really use hangers cuz they’re a pita and if I decide to go back to stock or lower I can just adjust/remove the flip kit
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You won’t be able to ever use the first 3 holes as they are tapered inward. The leaf spring eyelet would never fit, so you are limited to the top 2 holes. You could make the third hole work if you cut a relief into the top bracket on one side of the shackle and stretched it over the spring eye........... but I wouldn’t do that as you will loose strength in the shackle
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I think I would just be better buying a set of lift shackles and selling the belltechs... a guy locally is selling some adjustable ones for $25... stock position and 1” lift... but they’re for an 01 f150... any advise if they’ll fit?? They’re for 2.5 leafs
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