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Anyone used SKY Manufacturing Rear Shackle Flip?

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Old 12-23-2009, 06:06 AM
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Anyone used SKY Manufacturing Rear Shackle Flip?

Just looking around and saw these:

NEW Ford Super Duty Rear Shackle Flip! - Sky's Off-road Design



Just curious what the advantages and disadvantages of a Shackle flip are? Anyone doing this on Superduties? Seems like a pretty reasonable way to get some lift in the rear.

How does it affect pinion angle?
Are the shackles available in different sizes?
Do they affect load capacity at all?
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 08:23 AM
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nobody at all?
 
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They look good. I looked at doing a flip on my truck but it wasnt really possible to flip it with the stock bracket, so this would be a good option.
 
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My biggest question is...how would it affect load capacity or towing?
 
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Yeah that crossed my mind too. I think if the truck was used to its max capacity it might not be that great, but I think for what I do it would be fine. Most I ever pull is 5K. Would be a great way for me to ditch my rear block.
 
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