Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle
 

I have no idea what i'm going to do with my suspension. It's stock right now (oh by the way, I haven't forgot about pics, just haven't had the time) and I just can't decide. One part of me wants to leave it stock and another wants it jacked up 6 inches. I am kind of thinking about settling about half way. I want to get the back level and maybe going up about two inches total with springs in the front and a shackle flip in the back. The question I have is about doing a two inch shackle flip. I have all the resources to fabricate my own flip but would it be worth it to do it for that small amount of lift? Is there a difference in ride with a tension shackle vs. compression shackle? The most I really want to put under it is 35's with NO fender trimming and I figure i'll probably need at least 4 inches suspension with maybe 1 inche body.

Help me make up my mind. It's going be a couple months so there's no pressure right now but the tires on it are a little worn and once I get it going good i'll be driving it daily. New tires are a big investment ( at least for my poor a$$) and i'm doing it once. Shoot, I might even buy some good AT's ( probably BFG) in a 31-32 inch size and just leave it alone for awhile.

Oh, keep in mind I have no intention to rockcrawl my truck, just basic four wheeling you can find around south texas and beaches.


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Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle
 

Find a buddy with a pair of 33's rollers and just try them on, then step back and see what you think.

Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle
 

If you ever want 35's you will need at least 6 inches of lift if you don't want any body trimming. I currently have a 4 inch suspension and 1 inch body lift with 35's and I had to trim the rear and need to trim the front.

Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle
 

here is what my k5 looks like

Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle
 

I have 33x12.50x15 AT's on what appears to be a poorly put together 5-6 inch lift. You are welcome to come across town sometime and take a look.

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Actually Critter, I moved over to Blanco and 1604 so it's not too far now for me. My Blazer is still at my parents house though so when I want to work on it, I gotta drive a little bit, worth it though.

Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle
 

35's here, no trimming, but I don't wheel it either, 4" Front / 6" Rear springs ;)