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Originally Posted by H3slate
Just like the truxx kit, the shackles will lift the back of your truck. But these shackles only lift it 3/4 in.
Like Big Dad said, give your front end time to settle.
If you are into the spec side of the story why did you put an aftermarket part on to alter your front suspension?
I am all about the level look and the different ways it can be achieved, just curious about the logic of that statement compared to what you have done to your rig. To elaborate, if you can change torsion keys to raise the front end, why can't you put longer, beefier shackles to raise the back end?
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Sorry, between trick or treaters...got in a hurry and typed what I was thinking at the time. Hopefully this will clear it up. I'm studying for a midterm in my Economics (2nd statistics class-hypothesis testing) and like to jump in and out of here for a reality check! That $hit is fuking difficult.
Here goes:
I'm interested in the specifications i.e. measurement axel to fender at each wheel, concerning/involving the discrepancy, or potential discrepancy Yankees31 has discovered with his leveling kit in order to troubleshoot it. You know, sharing info on the forum.
I didn't experience the discrepancy he has and being a plane nut I'm fascinated by solving problems, especially mechanical and electrical ones.
For example, replacing the main landing gear/truck on a 747 or any heavy airframe for that matter, is time consuming, the book calls out for specific measurements to be taken at different intervals during the installation process. It's basically to prevent/bring to light potential problems that could be addressed during installation in contrast to them being found later during the tire and brake install. Or worse, during the op ck (operational check) when one would throw the handle and swing the gear test anti skid etc, only to find that the assembly had to be taken apart for repair. In other words "git her done" right the first time.
Personally, I got no problem altering a vehicle from its "stock" specifications.
Aka rigid frame Harleys!
Other than service geeks playing the "aftermarket" card in order to deny an owner their warranty.
Wouldn't a "better" alternative to installing shackles be found in adding a leaf or having modified (I believe-arched) leaf springs installed?
Perhaps, by "better" I mean a more reliable, longer lasting, cheaper than a fricken lift, permanent fix solution other than the shackle i.e. "ghetto rig" solution.