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Old 04-02-2004, 02:05 AM   #1
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need advice on front shackles

I am installing a 4" lift on my 70 1/2 ton. The kit does not come with the upper shackle bushings so I need to purchase separately. OffRoadDesign sells a shackle kit that is 1/2" longer than stock. It is supposed to keep the springs from hitting the frame. Is it a good idea to use them or should I just buy the bushings and save the money? Has anyone used them?
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Old 04-02-2004, 03:12 AM   #2
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You can make your own shackles out of 3/8" steel. But unless your planning on wheeling it hard then stock shackles should get the job done. But I would put new bushing in for sure. I need to replace mine badly.
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Old 04-02-2004, 06:47 AM   #3
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I have some pics in the link in my signature. ORD does sell just the frame bushing which I installed when I installed my 4" lift. The bushings come with 1/2 bolts and you'll need to drill one end of your stock shackles out to 1/2" the other end will stay at 7/16". I have the ORD longer shackles on my 70, stock shackles on the 71. I actually installed the ORD shackle with my stock springs in an effort to keep my 325/60R15 tires from rubbing(every little bit helps). I don't believe from looking at what I have that 4" of lift really needs the slightly longer shackles, but I've seen the 6" lifts where the main spring is longer because of the larger arch and if it was flattened I think it would hit the frame. Did you read the info on ORDs web site?
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Old 04-02-2004, 09:10 AM   #4
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I read ORDs web site on the shackles. I see they have just the bushings and I will go with my stock shackles.
Jim, What size tires are you running with the 4" lift? It looks like you did an extra leaf and 2" block. I will use a 4" block for now then decide on either a shackle flip or taller springs or it may stay that way a long time.

thanks for all the input
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Old 04-02-2004, 09:43 AM   #5
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I put the 4" lift on a 71, there are no pictures of it at that link, yet. I'm going to run 35s. I had to add the add-a-leaf on the 70 because I removed a stock lift block and was only getting about 1" w/ the 2" block. The 70 still sits slightly low in the back.
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1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX
1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears
1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now.....
1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone.
1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed.

1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm
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