front shackle reversal
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front shackle reversal
i was just on off road unlimited website and found a front shackle reversal kit and was wondering if anyone had heard of this or even tried it on there own truck the website says it is actually better on the front end of the truck and improves ride quality, just curious? the website is Shackle Reversal Kits - www.jackit.com - The Suspension Experts
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This idea has been around for a while with these trucks. I have wanted to do this, but i am already lifted 4" and I don't need to be any higher.
ORU priced way to high, you might try, these guys are in Oregon and have been making this for awhile too.
92-97 F-250/F-350 front shackle reversal - Sky's Off-road Design
ORU priced way to high, you might try, these guys are in Oregon and have been making this for awhile too.
92-97 F-250/F-350 front shackle reversal - Sky's Off-road Design
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i was checking out that sky website they look like they are made very well i was then lookin at the rear shackle flip kit does that hinder towing in any way as far as pay load because i also tow with my truck as well?
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When you lift a truck, the drive line angles increase, which puts more pressure on the U joints.
Then you sit there thinking, to much empty space between the truck body and tire, I need bigger tires.
Bigger tires mean bigger diameter, faster speeds, and less torque to the ground and more pressure on the drive shaft and U joints.
Also remember, those big diameter tire mean more brake pressure is needed to have equal stopping power.
Vacuum assisted brakes are already marginal for stopping something heavy unless your ground if flat where you live.
Hagerstown is not flat, flatter than WV, but not flat.
Then the next thing you have to look at, now you need a big drop hitch so the trailer sits level.
And drop hitch inserts have lower towing capacity that straight inserts unless you pay big dollars for the inserts.
And last but not least, the higher it goes, the less stable it is when you add weight.
So yes you can still tow with a lifted truck, but if you are towing something heavy it can get very expensive to address the issues that the lift and big tires created.
Then you sit there thinking, to much empty space between the truck body and tire, I need bigger tires.
Bigger tires mean bigger diameter, faster speeds, and less torque to the ground and more pressure on the drive shaft and U joints.
Also remember, those big diameter tire mean more brake pressure is needed to have equal stopping power.
Vacuum assisted brakes are already marginal for stopping something heavy unless your ground if flat where you live.
Hagerstown is not flat, flatter than WV, but not flat.
Then the next thing you have to look at, now you need a big drop hitch so the trailer sits level.
And drop hitch inserts have lower towing capacity that straight inserts unless you pay big dollars for the inserts.
And last but not least, the higher it goes, the less stable it is when you add weight.
So yes you can still tow with a lifted truck, but if you are towing something heavy it can get very expensive to address the issues that the lift and big tires created.
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thanks guys for the info you were a lot of help and dave i was wondering about the rear brake systems of my truck being drum in all. as anyone ever tried to convert to disk because i noticed that the brake lines are plumbed the same way that disk brakes on newer ford diesels?
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Joe just driving a lifted truck the drive train has more stress and parts wear faster. there is no way around this. You can tow what Dave is saying is there is more stress on your driveline. this is just a price you have to pay to look cool.lol
Tow 800 miles day in and day out, and you will be buying more parts than the guy doing the same thing with a stock height rig.
I like the looks of a lifted rig, but for a daily driver nowadays I will stay close to stock height. When you add the extra wear, and the extra fuel burned all the cost add up, so I'm stuck down low. lol
Tow 800 miles day in and day out, and you will be buying more parts than the guy doing the same thing with a stock height rig.
I like the looks of a lifted rig, but for a daily driver nowadays I will stay close to stock height. When you add the extra wear, and the extra fuel burned all the cost add up, so I'm stuck down low. lol
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Dave is right. Lifted rigs can be used for tow rigs, but, to do it right ain't cheap.
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thanks guys for the info you were a lot of help and dave i was wondering about the rear brake systems of my truck being drum in all. as anyone ever tried to convert to disk because i noticed that the brake lines are plumbed the same way that disk brakes on newer ford diesels?
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it tows perfect. i have it front and rear and regularly tow with mine.
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Personally I think I would look more into the hydra boost upgrade, and leave the rear drums in place. There's a couple threads around here that talk about it fairly recently, a search should turn up something.