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Nov 29, 2010 | 09:21 PM

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blackx psd

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Which shackles to get for a lift?

This is the type that AlaskanEx has
Ford Super Duty 2" Front Lift Shackle Leveling Kit - eBay (item 320623599019 end time Dec-28-10 08:19:32 PST)

Then I saw these from top gun custom which look more like factory. Which ones look to be stronger?2" 00-05 Ford Excursion 4x4 Leveling Lift Shackle Kit - eBay (item 250729025360 end time Dec-18-10 11:27:05 PST)

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Mar 24, 2011 | 09:58 AM

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Did you do this? Everyone I talk to say that you have to do both front and rear mounts on the Excursions.

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Mar 25, 2011 | 09:23 AM

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Did you do this? Everyone I talk to say that you have to do both front and rear mounts on the Excursions.

You can do this to some extent. If it is a true 2" lift shackle meaning the bolt holes are 4" father away than stock, then my concern would be too much angle on my driveshaft. This is just the rear shackle on the front springs, thereby you are effectively turning your yoke on your front driveshaft more towards the ground. I did this with a 1" shackle kit with no driveshaft issues, but I did notice a difference in ride qualitity due to no adjustment in the track bar. The ideal way would be a new 2" hangars for the front of the leaf springs and then the 2" shackles for the rear of the front leaf springs. This will keep your yoke pointed in a more correct angle to your transfer case. But you will more than likely have to change your track bar to an adjustable one as it will be out of phase and be 'pulling' your axle to one side. I didn't do this and the truck was more stiff. Later just did a full lift kit.

Hope this helps

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Mar 25, 2011 | 04:46 PM

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i have the top gun customs 2.5" lift shackles on the front of my excursion for the last 3000k miles. no issues and i love where the truck sits.

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