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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 02:24 AM
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shackle flip ?'s

i have an 84 f250 and looking to do an shackle flip. would i be able to just to grind the rivits off and change the passenger side to the drivers and vise versa and drill holes in the frame and bolt it up or is it harder then that?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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You can but you'll only gain about 2 inches of lift that way. You can take a set of hangers for the front of the rear leafs and hang the shackle sown for more lift pretty cheap.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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this i what u want
Ford Rear Shackle Flip Kit - Sky's Off-road Design
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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like joe said, if you want a little more lift than the homebrew setup will get you there are aftermarket options. they are all in the 4-5'' range depending on mounting location. this place also sells a stout kit:Universal Shackle Flip Kit [FORDFLIP] - $195.00 and so does this guy, but he hasn't listed them on the site yet, but they look like the route i'll end up going because his are cheaper, and they look pretty damn good to me. e-mail the guy if you are interested in his. he does great fab work, but he's not really good on updating his site: HeftyFabWorks - Custom bumpers, rock sliders and more for your truck or vehicle
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Unless I'm mistaken, passenger and drivers side are the same, so switching them won't do anything for you.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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See, not so much fail in this one. you are in fact correct, they are the same.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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so if i take the stock ones and flip them will they hold up being they were made for the other direction?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by joe f350
No, this is what you want.

Universal Shackle Flip Kit [FORDFLIP] - $195.00

Use PBB10 in the offer code section for 10% off.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by alpha/omega
No, this is what you want.

Universal Shackle Flip Kit [FORDFLIP] - $195.00

Use PBB10 in the offer code section for 10% off.
R

i posted ruffstuff. even with the 10% off i'm still going with hefty fab as they are cheaper and they look good to me.

Originally Posted by Hefty

3/8" mounting plate. 1/4" spring mount and gussets. All CNC cut for accurate fitment.

(come fully welded. sorry just tacked in the picture)






Price $145 per set
I believe he changed the design a bit from these photos.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Heftys dont come with shackles iirc and are not drilled to use the factory holes without having to adjust them for shackle angle.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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i was just about to post that i overlooked the shackle part. he wants another 145 for those, so it looks like ruffstuff it will be.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Are you looking to do the front shackle reversal or the rear shackle flip?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Im going to go with a mid-shackle as a catch all.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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i heard mid shackles are the hot new thing for jeeps. google it.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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i like skys 169 buck and there a good product
 
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