Thread: 1" shackles
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Old 12-22-2008, 11:37 PM   #7
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Re: 1" shackles

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Originally Posted by 1984 swb chevy View Post
If you rmove the heavy load spring will that hurt anything in the long run. I need around 1 inch also. Thanks
Not unless you load more than 500 lbs in the rear. I've run mine without the load spring since installing a drop kit. I've also added traction bars. I've carried a 455 Rocket engine without any problems. My truck actually runs better if I have some weight in the bed.
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