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Jul 5, 2010 | 02:11 PM

Blk_smoke

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drop shackles

so i have a 82 f150 2wd that has sagged out front springs...so i figured why not drop the back to level it out.
-where can i buy drop shackles for my truck (preferably in canada) and how far can i go before i have to do something with the drive shaft?

thanks

Jul 5, 2010 | 02:57 PM

Hitokori

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shackles are good for 2"

summit carries them... thats where i got mine for my 88 f150

part # DJM-SH1014-2

they are $49.95 USD

shipping for me was $9.96

and if u have the over load leaf u can pull it out for another 1/2 to 3/4"

Jul 5, 2010 | 04:25 PM

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hey

ok so drop shackles only modify the back shackles? these actually look pretty simple can you give me the center to center distance? or is it just 2"? cuz i'll probably just make them. thanks for your help

Jul 5, 2010 | 04:46 PM

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they are 5.5" from the center of the bolt where the shackle mounts to the first hole

and 6.5" from the center of the bolt where the shackle mounts to where i have spring mounted

oh and yes they are just bolt on... no special modifications just throw out the little flimsy factory ones and throw those on