Drop shackles and block removal

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Feb 22, 2010 | 02:11 PM

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skolman91

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Originally Posted by j_ahlheim

Maybe someone with a 4x4 could chime in with a measurement. The only way I could measure it would be to go down the block and measure one of the other trucks in my apartment complex. I know on mine I have about 1.5 in of threads after the bolt was snugged up all the way.

ah my bad, i thought you were going from 4wd ubolts to 2wd ubolts..

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Feb 22, 2010 | 05:02 PM

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Midnight

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So you can reuse the stock 4wd u bolts?

Feb 23, 2010 | 06:24 AM

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So you can reuse the stock 4wd u bolts?

Yes, the blocks are only 1.5" rather than the NBS 2" blocks. Just make sure you tighten them evenly and you'll be ok.

Apr 3, 2010 | 09:25 AM

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I thought you have to cut the weld on the bed for the shackles not to hit after the install?

Apr 3, 2010 | 10:56 AM

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Mine fit fine and I still have about 3/4 in clearence. I think the folding of the bed seam was a trick to help install but I didnt do it.

Apr 12, 2010 | 02:17 PM

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bagz

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I have a 2wd, is the shackle and block too much with stock height in front????
anybody have pics of stock height 2wd in front and shackles and/or blocks?

Apr 12, 2010 | 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bagz

I have a 2wd, is the shackle and block too much with stock height in front????
anybody have pics of stock height 2wd in front and shackles and/or blocks?

Have you tried a level drop which would consist of pulling the blocks out of the back?

Apr 12, 2010 | 11:06 PM

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Mine fit fine and I still have about 3/4 in clearence. I think the folding of the bed seam was a trick to help install but I didnt do it.

thanks for the tip!
I installed mine and like you said I did not need to bend the weld like the instructions said to. I have bout a 1/2inch of clearance. (Ground Force shackles).

Apr 13, 2010 | 12:11 AM

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markislive78

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If you guys don't want to fold that seam the bed bolts are easy to get to...

Apr 13, 2010 | 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bagz

I have a 2wd, is the shackle and block too much with stock height in front????
anybody have pics of stock height 2wd in front and shackles and/or blocks?

Yup, click on link in sig for pics. I had big plans for this truck but life got in the way. I did however do the drop in back ..nice side shot in there for ya...

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