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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 11:11 AM
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Lift Shackles

My new topper settled the springs a tad more than I like. Anybody know of where to get a "quality" set of 1" lift shackles for a 2013 FX4 CC (would prefer a half inch if that exists)? I seem to only be able to find cheap imported ones on sleaz-bay and the interweb.

Have blocks already and do not want to swap them out and have to get it re-aligned.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 01:20 PM
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Do it right the first time and you won't spend extra time and money doing right the second time.


IMHO lift shackles aren't worth the time or effort.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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You would be better off with air ride helper springs on the rear. Something like Firestone RideRites. It would level the truck with the cap you put on or with a trailer.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Alexz265
You would be better off with air ride helper springs on the rear. Something like Firestone RideRites. It would level the truck with the cap you put on or with a trailer.
Good idea, I have a set of riderites on my 7.3 for the 5th wheel. May just go that route if no decent shackles are available. Would be a fun project.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 04:15 PM
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Yeah had an 01 F250 7.3L. Really helped with a 30' 5th wheel. They are easier to install in my opinion. And shouldn't void your warranty (if still in it) as long as you don't tow outside of your rating.
 
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