Did front shackle reverse, what to do with the rear???
So I did the Sky shackle reverse in the front, NICE! Now what do I do with the rear to bring it back to level but not lose the towing capacity? I believe it did truly lift the front 3" and want to bring the back to level but not back to "butt high" like stock. I want to stay away from lift blocks if I can.
I run 315/75/16's so my towing capacity is not real high but I so pull a 9K bumper pull trailer and am putting a goose in right now.
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Re: Did front shackle reverse, what to do with the rear???
Do the same for the rear, they make a kit for it. If it is too tall you could always go with shorter blocks to level it, or just weld the brackets on to get the height you want.
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Re: Did front shackle reverse, what to do with the rear???
Rear is called a shackle flip. Can replace the rear hanger with a stock hanger from the front of the rear spring and mount it 1" forward. (Some pics in my sig, under blackbeast I think.) If towing probably replace shackle with F450 ones which are stronger I hear. Should be able to remove stock block, will need to shim pinion back down a little. Top overload leaf will no longer work but could be modified to work again. Can also buy kits that do same thing but not sure on cost and you'll have the same issues with overload leaf and pinion...
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'00 F350 CC 4X4 longbed, wht, Lariet pkg. She's pretty! Open element intake, 4" exhaust, A-pillar pod w/ Isspro gauges, TW 4 pos. chip, leveling kit, 315-70-17 BFG AT's on black alloy rims, and...
SOLD '95 F350 CC 4X4 (ex-slope truck) flatbed. Open element intake, 3-4" dp, 4" straight pipe through bumper, shimmed FPR, IDM mod, TW 4 pos. chip, DIY RSK/shackle flip, 315-70-17 BFG AT's, H2 rims, 4.10's, rebuilt E40D, 3 guage a-piller pod w/ Isspro guages, DIY rear disks, SD front bumper, Warn 8000# winch, Explorer power buckets, Dodge center console/seat...
Re: Did front shackle reverse, what to do with the rear???
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So I did the Sky shackle reverse in the front, NICE! Now what do I do with the rear to bring it back to level but not lose the towing capacity? I believe it did truly lift the front 3" and want to bring the back to level but not back to "butt high" like stock. I want to stay away from lift blocks if I can.
I run 315/75/16's so my towing capacity is not real high but I so pull a 9K bumper pull trailer and am putting a goose in right now.
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how much are you needing to lift the rear?
after I did my RSK, my azz is only about 1" lower,
havent done anything with it yet, cuz it dont look so bad
was gonna just add some air bags on rear to make it level...
you prolly already have 3.5" blocks in the rear, like mine
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Re: Did front shackle reverse, what to do with the rear???
You can get an "add a leaf" from Tuff Country, http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.c...dd-a-Leafs.htm Thats what I did to level it out after my RS install.They have them for 1" or 2" of lift, and very easy to install, and only cost ya around 70.00 plus shipping......................Dave
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Re: Did front shackle reverse, what to do with the rear???
I did already in another post you are on, but thanks. My issue is that I want to have a couple inches of lift but still be able to tow a 9-10K bumper pull trailer. I know with those 39.5's and the 6" suspension(even though it looks good) you can't tow a very heavy trailer. I am trying to accomplish a little of both worlds (looks good, tows good)
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96' F-350 single cab 4x4, 5-spd,205K, SB OFE, BHAF, 3"dp with 4" straight, 6-pos chip, shimmed FPR, 18K, 4.11's, Hankook RT03 35's, pyro/boost (pre-turbo), RSK. Losing in Divorce
Re: Did front shackle reverse, what to do with the rear???
I don't know how much the compressor is but the bags are about $300 and they come with hose and u can plumb it up to come out in the bottom two holes of your license plate and adjust the air with a regular compressor about 50Lbs for good ride and 1.5 inches and 75Lbs plus for 2+ inches but rougher ride
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