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*FormerMember* · 12-17-2008, 01:59 PM

Kurt, dumb question time.... do you have the rear shackle flip brackets on the right way?

It may be tough for the negative shackle angle to correct itself, even under weight. I do put the right side bracket on the left side (and vice versa) when I run 56" long rear springs. I also have to use a 6" (or longer) shackle.

How long are your rear springs (not asking anything private here... sort of afraid to ask any man about length :LOL: )

Generally, under weight, I like to see a 10 degree angle. Granted, it's nit picky, as you can flip them anytime but it's generally a pain in the buttooki once the gas tank's in place.

12-17-2008, 01:59 PM	#349
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Kurt, dumb question time.... do you have the rear shackle flip brackets on the right way? It may be tough for the negative shackle angle to correct itself, even under weight. I do put the right side bracket on the left side (and vice versa) when I run 56" long rear springs. I also have to use a 6" (or longer) shackle. How long are your rear springs (not asking anything private here... sort of afraid to ask any man about length :LOL: ) Generally, under weight, I like to see a 10 degree angle. Granted, it's nit picky, as you can flip them anytime but it's generally a pain in the buttooki once the gas tank's in place.