Need some help with shackle length
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Need some help with shackle length
How long is the factory front axle shackle? I'm looking to incorporate them into my current '86 F-250 Dana 60 setup, but don't have any of my old notes.
The shackle pictured is a 2" lift shackle that is 11" long. Was installed on my old 2002 X. That makes me think the OEM shackle is 9".
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The shackle pictured is a 2" lift shackle that is 11" long. Was installed on my old 2002 X. That makes me think the OEM shackle is 9".
TIA
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How does a raised shackle kit smooth out the ride ?
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80-97 trucks have the shackle in the front of the leaf vice the 99+ which has the shackle at the rear
I want to use OEM components to do the RSK as much as possible. Factory X shackles are about the right size so that I can retain the same amount of lift once I move stuff around. I have 5 leafs in the front pack. Intend to remove 3 of those.
The picture above was just for reference. I am not using a lift shackle
I want to use OEM components to do the RSK as much as possible. Factory X shackles are about the right size so that I can retain the same amount of lift once I move stuff around. I have 5 leafs in the front pack. Intend to remove 3 of those.
The picture above was just for reference. I am not using a lift shackle
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80-97 trucks have the shackle in the front of the leaf vice the 99+ which has the shackle at the rear
I want to use OEM components to do the RSK as much as possible. Factory X shackles are about the right size so that I can retain the same amount of lift once I move stuff around. I have 5 leafs in the front pack. Intend to remove 3 of those.
The picture above was just for reference. I am not using a lift shackle
I want to use OEM components to do the RSK as much as possible. Factory X shackles are about the right size so that I can retain the same amount of lift once I move stuff around. I have 5 leafs in the front pack. Intend to remove 3 of those.
The picture above was just for reference. I am not using a lift shackle
You are going to put the shackle up front on the Ex ?
Pretty sure the OEM put the shackle in front of this 80-97 trucks to help with braking. most people switch the shackle to the back thinks it helps the ride. Where a shackle in front can be a benifit is rockcrawling or hard 4x4 usage because when the front wheels are pulling the shackle does not allow the spring to swing forward and pull the drive shaft out.
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If you are doing a Shackle reversal and putting the shackles in front to achieve a better ride I'd strongly suggest you first get leafs with the correct spring rate ( likely 380 ft. Lbs. inch. ) and then a set of shocks that are valved correctly.
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RSK for the 80-97 models involves fixing the front point (no shackle) and putting shackle in the rear
no I am not putting X shackle in front. Different width for frame horn alone prevents that from working. And Waste time
no I am not putting X shackle in front. Different width for frame horn alone prevents that from working. And Waste time
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