1" shackles

[daniel1]

where are you guys getting 1" drop shackles all i see is 2" and i already have the flip kit just need the shackle for 7" also what brand shackle does the 1" thanks

[flamingbig10]

you could remove some leaf springs

[f.monroe]

I am using my shackles or 1" of drop . Most shackles are 2" but have two holes in them . The top hole is the 2" drop . If you use the second hole , it should only give 1" of drop . If you are only looking for about one inch of drop but want to save a little money , go to a salvage yard and get some shackles from an 88 up chevy truck . They are a little longer than 73-87 shackles and will offer between 1/2" to 3/4" of drop .
Frank

[gchemist]

Remove the large heavy load spring. The drop is almost 1".

[1984 swb chevy]

Originally Posted by gchemist

Remove the large heavy load spring. The drop is almost 1".

If you rmove the heavy load spring will that hurt anything in the long run. I need around 1 inch also. Thanks

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 1984 swb chevy

If you rmove the heavy load spring will that hurt anything in the long run. I need around 1 inch also. Thanks

That spring is about 3/4" thick so it is good for a 3/4-1" drop. It is never used unless you put a load in the rear, then it kicks in when the spring pack sits on it.

[gchemist]

Originally Posted by 1984 swb chevy

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.

[daniel1]

i have a flipkit so would i still get about an 1" from removing the load spring?

[flamingbig10]

yes, and a better ride

[bowtieguy79]

So if he has a flip kit ( axle on top of springs ) removing the 3/4" thick bottom spring will drop another inch?

I am going through similar motions with my Big 10. It has 7 springs per side, don't need some... Removing the thickest and adding a 2" drop shackle should gain me about 3" of lowering. I think...

[1984 swb chevy]

with a flip kit isnt the load spring on the bottom of the spring pack and the rear on top of the springs.. I guess the spring pack settles some when you remove the load spring. Am I correct?

[flamingbig10]

Originally Posted by bowtieguy79

So if he has a flip kit ( axle on top of springs ) removing the 3/4" thick bottom spring will drop another inch?

I am going through similar motions with my Big 10. It has 7 springs per side, don't need some... Removing the thickest and adding a 2" drop shackle should gain me about 3" of lowering. I think...

before I did a flip kit I had 2" drop shacles and 3 out who's know's how many and it gave me a just a little over a 3" drop in the back and a nice ride

same setup with a flipkit


there was no axle travel it might of been a better ride with shock extenders and a bigger notch