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Old 01-24-2012, 10:42 AM
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May have missed this, but is that a shackle flip for the front?
 
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The front is a Reverse Shackle Kit, moves the shackle from the front of the spring to the rear, gives a smoother ride and a lift.

The rear is a shackle flip kit, replaces one of the brackets and lifts the rear.
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 02:24 PM
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So I already have a shackle flip? Is that what u r telling me? I bought the truck as it is the only thing I have done is change flatbeds. What do u fellas think I would need to get 35's under it. I got 31's right not.
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 05:22 PM
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I don't know if you have a shackle flip or not... I'd have to see a picture of your rear shackle. The F350 4x4's came with a factory 4" block in the rear, but the rear shackle would be "under" the spring eye. If the shackle is above the spring eye then you have a shackle flip done, but the back end of the truck would sit really high with a shackle flip.

35's should fit fine in the rear if it's stock F350 4x4 height, in the front you might need to trim the bumper and it might rub when flexing/turning sharp if it isn't lifted at all. I'd recommend a 2-3" lift in front for 35's, 33's are fine at stock height.
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 05:38 PM
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I got a flatbed so i should be good there. I will take some pics of the rear leafs for ya so u can possibley point me in the right direction. Give me about 2 hrs and I will have pics of the rear up
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 07:16 PM
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This is what I got in the rear. I will measure the block when I get home.
 
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Rear is all stock
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 09:33 PM
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Yep, that's all stock rear suspension. I think if you put a 3" Reverse Shackle Kit on the front of it you'd be set up perfect for 315's
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 10:11 PM
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Definitely will have to move those tool boxes like you were talking about to clear the bigger tires
 
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http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=162

This is what u r talking about right?
 
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Old 01-25-2012, 11:53 AM
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Yeah, that's the same kit I have on mine. Very good product, great price. Better ride and 3" lift.
 
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Old 01-25-2012, 01:40 PM
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Perfect!! Thanks.
 
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Old 01-26-2012, 07:56 PM
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By the looks of the sky kit I think this front shackle was altered to get my bumper and winch installed. GOT SOME FAB WORK!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Splatts
I am lookin at total over costs. The gear overhaul I got quoted 2600 to 2800.
That's why I said for the cost of a regear you could buy a lot of fuel....
 
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Originally Posted by lud04X
That's why I said for the cost of a regear you could buy a lot of fuel....
And beer!!!
 


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