possible to do shackle flip on front end? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

willett · 08-10-2009, 02:18 AM

hey guys i was thinking about doing a shackle flip and i got to wondering if you can do it on the front leafs as well?

Eturnit3 · 08-10-2009, 04:34 AM

How often does it see the road?

you know come to think of it.. I cant see any benifit to shackle flippin the front... What are you trying to do?? lift?? Articulate? gain a little front wheel hop when climbing?

cobinder · 08-10-2009, 11:56 PM

Your pinion angle will be increased, the wrong direction.

duallyjams · 08-11-2009, 06:12 AM

uh no

OLDCHEV4X4 · 08-11-2009, 06:38 AM

not good

**special-K** · 08-11-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

uh no

Look no further.There`s your answer.Besides,the shackle is flipped,as far as flipping the rear puts the spring under the shackle.Flipping the front would put the spring over the shackle.The frame is there,right?Did you want to lower your truck?

How could you steer a vehicle with an axle that moved more than they already do?

willett · 08-12-2009, 01:47 AM

all right, all right i asked before looking.......

msgross · 08-14-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by willett

all right, all right i asked before looking.......

good reply!!!

08-10-2009, 02:18 AM	#1
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	possible to do shackle flip on front end? hey guys i was thinking about doing a shackle flip and i got to wondering if you can do it on the front leafs as well? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

08-10-2009, 04:34 AM	#2
Eturnit3 Bloodied Knuckles Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 273	Re: possible to do shackle flip on front end? How often does it see the road? you know come to think of it.. I cant see any benifit to shackle flippin the front... What are you trying to do?? lift?? Articulate? gain a little front wheel hop when climbing? Last edited by Eturnit3; 08-10-2009 at 04:36 AM.

08-10-2009, 11:56 PM	#3
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Re: possible to do shackle flip on front end? Your pinion angle will be increased, the wrong direction. __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome

08-11-2009, 06:12 AM	#4
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: possible to do shackle flip on front end? uh no __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

08-11-2009, 06:38 AM	#5
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: possible to do shackle flip on front end? not good __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

08-12-2009, 01:47 AM	#7
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: possible to do shackle flip on front end? all right, all right i asked before looking....... __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"



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