Rear Shackle Flip

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Nov 23, 2008 | 06:04 PM

stewart460

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Rear Shackle Flip

Im taking my rear shackles and fliping them next weekend and doing an add a leaf to the front to match the lift i get in the rear. Will my drivelines still have any play in them after this 2 to 3 inch lift?

Nov 23, 2008 | 07:24 PM

teds74ford

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Unless there is something already wrong with them, a few inches shouldn't make a difference in the driveline.

Nov 23, 2008 | 08:53 PM

stewart460

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ok sounds good saves on money. really like what you did with ur conversion

Nov 23, 2008 | 08:54 PM

stewart460

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hey how do you get an aviator pic up cause i can't figure it out

Nov 23, 2008 | 10:54 PM

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What kind of play do you have in your drivelines now? If you have a worn out set of drivelines, you will have to replace them. Changing, or adding lift is not going to resolve this. Installing an AAL to the front is not a real great idea. Stock springs from this era do not ride so well, and creating greater resistance, or adding spring rate is gonna make a poor ride worse.
How do you intend to perform your compression shackle conversion?
Sounds technical huh?