drop shackles

[jojoman]

i am trying to figure out what drop i got in back but dont know how much these drop shackles actually are also only got 2 leafs the main one and the last one dont know if they got different sizes in drop shackles

[Pop's C-10]

2 in

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by jojoman

i am trying to figure out what drop i got in back but dont know how much these drop shackles actually are also only got 2 leafs the main one and the last one.dont know if they got different sizes in drop shackles

Those can be set for 1" or 2" by using the upper or lower hole. Currently they are at 2".

[jojoman]

thanks alot you guys also what can i do to get either 5 or 6 inch drop with these shackles

[N2TRUX]

Do a hanger kit, or raise your hanger for a total of 4" drop. If you want more go with a flip kit.

[jojoman]

how much does a hanger kit drop

[N2TRUX]

Hangers are 2" and shackle is 2" for a total of 4". You are going to need to do something with the spring pack though.

[jojoman]

ok thanks alot bro do you recommend drop shocks or shock extenders and which drop shocks also where the best place to buy drop kits from

[Mr79C10]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Do a hanger kit, or raise your hanger for a total of 4" drop. If you want more go with a flip kit.

After dropping mine,, To get those hangers off,
I would of went with the flip!!!
Ended up on doing both. After flipping really no need for the hangers. I moved em in close to the standard location.

I would just do the flip, Much easier and it will drop you. But you WILL be looking into a C-Notch kit.

[jojoman]

that is the thing im trying to get away from the c-notch is there any way i can do the 6 inch rear drop and staying away from the c notch

[N2TRUX]

With only 2 leafs in your spring pack, I think you will need a notch with 4" of drop.

[jojoman]

do ya think that if i replace my leafs i can do my flip kit with drop shackles and get my 6 drop and stay away from notch

[mtchevytruck]

Also want to drop the rear of my truck 2". Do you guys recommend the shackles or the hangers? If I use the shackles, which are less than half the cost, is cutting the bed cross rail a must? Measuring with a tape, right now I have 2 1/2" between the rail and the leaf spring. Of course this is without any weight in the bed.

[N2TRUX]

If your only going 2" then the shackle is the way to go. The length of your springs and bed will determine if you have to notch the bed channel.

[jojoman]

drop shackles cutting bed it may be a must but not hard at all just mark where shackles going to hit take bed off flip up is easier and just cut i left about a 1/4 inch so it still had strength in bed rail

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by mtchevytruck

Of course this is without any weight in the bed.

Shouldn't matter.

The shackle, hanger, frame and bed all move together (vertically) as you add weight.

K

[Doug_J]

If you just do a flip kit you dont have to notch the frame, correct? I do believe you have to notch the frame if you go 6in or more with just a flip kit. I think their are a few people on here who said they did 6in total with a flip kit without a notch but wouldnt recomend carring any weight.

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by Doug_J

If you just do a flip kit you dont have to notch the frame, correct? I do believe you have to notch the frame if you go 6in or more with just a flip kit. I think their are a few people on here who said they did 6in total with a flip kit without a notch but wouldnt recomend carring any weight.

You should be fine without the notch as long as you get rid of the bump stop brackets. I had my old 85 like that for several years and never bottomed out