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corn · 01-13-2004, 01:46 AM

I am doing a 5/7 on my GMC & am gonna be using a flip kit on the rear. My question is what is the best way to do the other 2"? Front shackle perch relocate & rear shackle or a 2" block.

I told myself when I started this project that I'd make as many of the parts myself as I could. If I modify my rear shackles, do I just add 1" of metal to the shackle to = 1" of drop or if Im gonna go through the work, go ahead & just drop the other 2" in the shackle & then what happens to the pinion angle?

OK, I'm done with the dumb questions now, well at least until the next one...corn

Izzy · 01-13-2004, 10:13 AM

If you did the front hanger(2" drop) and rear shackle(1-2" drop) you'd end up with an 8-9" rear drop. I'd suggest the shackles due to ease of install.

corn · 01-13-2004, 10:22 AM

I thought the front hanger was 1" ! Thanks. Anybody have a set of 2" shackles layin around that they can measure (bolt hole to bolt hole) for me?...corn

Izzy · 01-13-2004, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cornfed63
I thought the front hanger was 1" ! Thanks. Anybody have a set of 2" shackles layin around that they can measure (bolt hole to bolt hole) for me?...corn

Nope. 73-04's are all 2" drop hangers. The shackle can be 1-2".

Slammed '87 · 01-13-2004, 11:17 PM

or you can just remove a few leafs to get a little more drop! cheap and easy!

corn · 01-13-2004, 11:43 PM

forgot all about that. DOH...Thanks

01-13-2004, 01:46 AM	#1
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	another stupid drop question I am doing a 5/7 on my GMC & am gonna be using a flip kit on the rear. My question is what is the best way to do the other 2"? Front shackle perch relocate & rear shackle or a 2" block. I told myself when I started this project that I'd make as many of the parts myself as I could. If I modify my rear shackles, do I just add 1" of metal to the shackle to = 1" of drop or if Im gonna go through the work, go ahead & just drop the other 2" in the shackle & then what happens to the pinion angle? OK, I'm done with the dumb questions now, well at least until the next one...corn

01-13-2004, 11:17 PM	#5
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	or you can just remove a few leafs to get a little more drop! cheap and easy! __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

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01-13-2004, 10:13 AM	#2
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	If you did the front hanger(2" drop) and rear shackle(1-2" drop) you'd end up with an 8-9" rear drop. I'd suggest the shackles due to ease of install.

01-13-2004, 10:22 AM	#3
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	I thought the front hanger was 1" ! Thanks. Anybody have a set of 2" shackles layin around that they can measure (bolt hole to bolt hole) for me?...corn

01-13-2004, 11:43 PM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	forgot all about that. DOH...Thanks



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