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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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Ride Improvement

Any information on improving ride w/o replacing springs? I've heard mention of shackle reverse more info helpful. Any kits available ?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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I have velvet rides on my rear springs. They were on there when I got the truck but the old guy i bought it from said they made a world of differance. The truck rides pretty good and i know there are other people on here that have them and can tell you where to get them.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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I hope someone has a site,I would hate to have to google "velvet ride" .These are shackles?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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Yup sure are. The site it right at the tip of my tonge but can't think of it right now.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Offroad Unlimited makes shackle reversal for your truck will make about 2 inches taller
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/PC/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=850&idproduct=8305

and I googled "velvet ride" and it was much safer than you would think, the only thing it brought back was info on the shackles

https://www.sulastic.com/default.asp...FQ4pgAodYwt3yw
 

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