Shackle Flip?
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This is really a question that would be much better answered on a forum that deals with four-wheeling. In close to two years of lurking around here, this is the first time that I can recall anyone even bringing up the subject of doing a shackle reversal to a Super Duty.
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Originally Posted by kaipo
Anyone ever did a shackle flip on there rig and is it ok to do or keeping it stock is better? Thanks in advance.
Aloha,
Kaipo
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Kaipo
Originally Posted by Beachbumcook
What is it?
Explain... never heard the term before used here at FTE???
I heard of the "funky chicken"... is that close to it??
Explain... never heard the term before used here at FTE???
I heard of the "funky chicken"... is that close to it??
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I ran a shackle flip in my truck when I had it lifted for about 4 years with no problems. It does a few things though, it will kick the pinion up, so you will need to shim the axle to where the pinion angle is supposed to be, and the shackle flip will push the axle a bit forward, no more than an inch, in the wheel well. This actually works to your advantage because when the spring compresses, it gets longer and pushes the tire back and up into the wheel well.
I just cut a hole in the bottom of the hanger, reversed the shackle and welded a support brakcet on top of the shackle to give back what I cut out. This flip gives you 4.25-4.5" of lift.
I didn't ever have any problems towing, or having a load in the bed, but I don't tow every day, just bumper pull a few off-road/ranch vehicles, 23' boat and what ever else I need to. I know it is supposed to change the deflection rate on the spring, but not enough to notice or change my ride.
I just cut a hole in the bottom of the hanger, reversed the shackle and welded a support brakcet on top of the shackle to give back what I cut out. This flip gives you 4.25-4.5" of lift.
I didn't ever have any problems towing, or having a load in the bed, but I don't tow every day, just bumper pull a few off-road/ranch vehicles, 23' boat and what ever else I need to. I know it is supposed to change the deflection rate on the spring, but not enough to notice or change my ride.
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ag, you wouldn't happen to have a side picture would you? just wondering how that inch forward looks.
how much did you shim it, and was there any vibration still?
i've been contemplating this myself to be able to ditch the blocks.
EDIT: also, do you have a one or two-piece driveshaft?
how much did you shim it, and was there any vibration still?
i've been contemplating this myself to be able to ditch the blocks.
EDIT: also, do you have a one or two-piece driveshaft?
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OK - not that I have a need for a shackle flip. Nor do I have the know how to do such a thing if I wanted to. But damn, I learn some cool stuff reading through this forum. I am amazed at what you can learn here.
Thanks,
Greg
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Thanks,
Greg
2002 F350 CC SB Lariat - Pretty well stock
2000 F350 Dually Lariat - Loaded with performance options
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Originally Posted by GregHughesF350
OK - not that I have a need for a shackle flip. Nor do I have the know how to do such a thing if I wanted to. But damn, I learn some cool stuff reading through this forum. I am amazed at what you can learn here.
Thanks,
Greg
2002 F350 CC SB Lariat - Pretty well stock
2000 F350 Dually Lariat - Loaded with performance options
Thanks,
Greg
2002 F350 CC SB Lariat - Pretty well stock
2000 F350 Dually Lariat - Loaded with performance options
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Originally Posted by bbender85
ag, you wouldn't happen to have a side picture would you? just wondering how that inch forward looks.
how much did you shim it, and was there any vibration still?
i've been contemplating this myself to be able to ditch the blocks.
EDIT: also, do you have a one or two-piece driveshaft?
how much did you shim it, and was there any vibration still?
i've been contemplating this myself to be able to ditch the blocks.
EDIT: also, do you have a one or two-piece driveshaft?
I have a one piece driveshaft with a CV. I have never had any vibration. Go here for driveshaft info - http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/driveline/