Drop Shackles
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Drop Shackles
i am wander if anyone has put drop shackles on the rear of thier '66 Ford F100. If so were did you get them or give me a part number?? I am needing about 1-2 inch drop
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I have the AIM Drop Shackles/Hangers/Drop I beams on my 66 F250.
I had to do some relocating of the holes on the hangers (wich gave me an extra inch or so.) I managed to get a total of 4 on the front....& 5 to 6 inches on the rear.
http://www.airbagit-store.com/product_list.asp?id=1855
If your pinion angle needs to be corrected they have these as well.
http://www.airbagit-store.com/product_list.asp?id=1389
You can check my gallery to see if you like the stance with 16 in. rims & Falkens.
Have fun!
The ride/look/stance is extremely nice with the shackles & hangers...well worth the time & money.
I had to do some relocating of the holes on the hangers (wich gave me an extra inch or so.) I managed to get a total of 4 on the front....& 5 to 6 inches on the rear.
http://www.airbagit-store.com/product_list.asp?id=1855
If your pinion angle needs to be corrected they have these as well.
http://www.airbagit-store.com/product_list.asp?id=1389
You can check my gallery to see if you like the stance with 16 in. rims & Falkens.
Have fun!
The ride/look/stance is extremely nice with the shackles & hangers...well worth the time & money.
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Also....if you use the Shackles for a 2 inch drop.....You need to cut a hole in the bed directly above the shackle. (See my gallery "My pig" before paint...to see if you dont mind the hole).
Otherwise the Hangers will give 2 inches or more depending on which holes you use or redrill.........Without cutting your bed.
I hope this is helpful as I went into this blind when I did it.
Otherwise the Hangers will give 2 inches or more depending on which holes you use or redrill.........Without cutting your bed.
I hope this is helpful as I went into this blind when I did it.
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Drop shackles aren't going to give you the stabalization you are looking for. I would look at a set of true ladder bars to stop the wheel hop with an anti-roll bar. Also look at your pinnion angle setup and instant center. To get the best rear suspension a 4 link with adjustable coilovers will do some serious justice to adjust for all the different track conditions.
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Airharleys answer is definitely what you are looking for.
My truck is strictly for the freeway & cruising.
Good luck!
My truck is strictly for the freeway & cruising.
Good luck!
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I saw this website on another post for installing a ladder bar for leaf spring suspension. Give them a call to see if it work for what you are looking for.
http://www.calvertracing.com/
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Check out my gallery you can see I have tration bars built. The truck is hooking real good. the problem I am having is the side to side movement as the truck is accelerating down the track. The last run i made I hade a 1.70 60ft so I know it is hooking it just has alot of movement in the truck.
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Nothing actually, I need to to address it. I bushings are in good shape. Don't let the pictures fool you. The ladder bars are actually mounted with one bolt on the back and have an adjustable tie rod on the front to help get the rear end to bit or keep from twisting. Who makes the aluminum bushings i would be very interested in a set. Anit-roll bar have not thought of yet but that might help too. I jst got the engine finished earlier this year and finally got some time to take it to the track. I am in the mid 12's with it but I need to do some suspension work. It hooks good off the line but likes to wander alot as the truck accelerates?? Any information will help.
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