Are leaf spring tapered shims needed?
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Are leaf spring tapered shims needed?
Hi all,
I see dropped shackles on the net some have tapered shims,some do not.
The shackles are only dropping the rear 2".
The question is , Do you realy need the shims?
I'm dropping the front 2" with springs, so I think the stance of the truck will be the same as now only 2" lower.
The truck is a 06 screw 2WD
Thanks for the answers.
Russ
I see dropped shackles on the net some have tapered shims,some do not.
The shackles are only dropping the rear 2".
The question is , Do you realy need the shims?
I'm dropping the front 2" with springs, so I think the stance of the truck will be the same as now only 2" lower.
The truck is a 06 screw 2WD
Thanks for the answers.
Russ
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 11,604
Likes: 149
From: SE Georgia
yes and no
some trucks experience vibration issues without these shims.
some trucks never get vibrations issues.
50/50 and you won't know until you try it
I hate to say it, but your best bet is to buy the shim kit. If you need it, then you can slap it in there. If it's not needed, put it in the classifieds. I'm fairly certain it'll sell.
some trucks experience vibration issues without these shims.
some trucks never get vibrations issues.
50/50 and you won't know until you try it
I hate to say it, but your best bet is to buy the shim kit. If you need it, then you can slap it in there. If it's not needed, put it in the classifieds. I'm fairly certain it'll sell.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
2006 F150 - Ground Force Lowering Shackles - Leveling Kit | FordMuscle.com.
Check out this site, the shims come with the shackle brackets
Check out this site, the shims come with the shackle brackets
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ryansmith159
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
17
Jun 12, 2014 10:49 AM
Uni Moe
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Feb 8, 2014 10:10 PM
dsrtjeeper
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Dec 30, 2013 02:10 PM
68dadto3
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Mar 26, 2011 10:17 PM
