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Front Shackle Lift
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:20 am
by michaelg
I want to lift the front of my 2 wheel drive, '69, about 2".
Has any one used shackles on the front spring eyes to accomplish this? If so, any issues with steering or handling?
Re: Front Shackle Lift
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:31 pm
by 712edf
A better option I think would be to get new springs, such as an aftermarket set with 2" lift for a W series.
Seems to me shackle lift would alter caster angle, depending on how its done.
Bucky
Re: Front Shackle Lift
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:09 pm
by dodgeboykim
712edf wrote:A better option I think would be to get new springs, such as an aftermarket set with 2" lift for a W series.
Seems to me shackle lift would alter caster angle, depending on how its done.
Bucky
All sorts of weird things could happen with a shackle lift. Springs would be the best option.
Re: Front Shackle Lift
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 6:31 pm
by Hobcobble
dodgeboykim wrote:712edf wrote:A better option I think would be to get new springs, such as an aftermarket set with 2" lift for a W series.
Seems to me shackle lift would alter caster angle, depending on how its done.
Bucky
All sorts of weird things could happen with a shackle lift. Springs would be the best option.
Agreed.
Shackles or lift blocks aren't a good idea for the front
springs. A pair of springs with a different arch would probably be the best
option.
John