Drop'n rear 2"
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From: Yorkville IL - Chicago
Originally Posted by Texas Terminator
now where did you hear that from? the overload leaf will give you about 1/2 to 3/4" drop. i saw some adjustable shackles in sport truck today too that would give up to 3", i just don't recall the manufacturer. damn alzheimers again! 

It will haul things just fine
but you will not be able to overload it or haul as much
The adjustables are avail from AIM - BEWARE ( problem seller & products )
Did you see how small that point of adjustment is.
I have a 2" bell tech shackle on both trucks
and removed the helper on both trucks.
The 91 has 125k on it with no problems
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From: Yorkville IL - Chicago
Originally Posted by Slowverado
i have 2" shackles on mine and it levels it out quite nice. i think i might get the hotchkis 2/4 kit and leave my shackles on there and see how that looks.
The leaf spring kits works with the OE shackles - the drop is in the springs
The hanger/shackle kit is relocated frt hangers and your 2" shackles..
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Yeah, he's right, the shackles would make your rear end ride against the frame! Don't do it. I have the Hotchkis kit, and was still thinking of c-notching the frame, then welding some backing plates on it, to make it stronger than factory. I have had my rear axle bounce off the frame bumpers a few times with the 2/4" drop on rough roads, and it even split the bump stop from wheel hop at the track.
Oh, yeah, I got some 2" drop shackles also, if you want them just PM me your address and I will ship them to you for free! My gift to you! I used them before my drop.
Oh, yeah, I got some 2" drop shackles also, if you want them just PM me your address and I will ship them to you for free! My gift to you! I used them before my drop.
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