Two piece Drop shackles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Damien · 05-03-2007, 11:45 AM

I have searched for these and can not find them. I saw a '87 swb at the gas station a couple weeks ago with the perfect drop I want to put in my '83 swb. I talked to the guy and he knew very little about the components used. It looked like spindles in the front and a two piece rear shackle that DID NOT require notching the cross member. It moved the eye of the spring back behind the cross member. He thought they were called easy ride or soft ride. All he really knew is they were spendy. I would rather used these then cut up a clean box. We don't see too many in MN. Any help would be great. Thanks

Rc 415 · 05-03-2007, 11:50 AM

You can do a flip kit without notching the frame or bed, or you can do shackles and hangers.

Rc 415 · 05-03-2007, 11:52 AM

shackles and hangers should get you a ~4" drop while a flip kit should do ya for ~5" Either of those options are for the rear.

Prerunner1982 · 05-03-2007, 12:02 PM

Did they look something like this?

They are called velvet ride shackles, see link below..

http://dan.prxy.org/Truck/Aftermarke...lvet-Ride.html

Pyrotechnic · 05-03-2007, 12:11 PM

How do they attain this smoother ride that they claim ? Is the lower part of it made of rubber ? Is that safe ?

Prerunner1982 · 05-03-2007, 04:08 PM

The black Diamond (square standing on its point) is all rubber, so it gives a bit before the leaf spring has to flex. Smoother yes, last long no.. I cant imagine it would.

Damien · 05-03-2007, 07:24 PM

That is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I am looking to level the truck so the rear only needs to come down about 2 in.

benoit454 · 05-03-2007, 08:58 PM

umm would thoose even be considered drop shackles?

I mean looks to me like they are the same length as stockers would be.

Prerunner1982 · 05-04-2007, 02:21 PM

Nope, I believe they are just replacement shackles.. no drop.

benoit454 · 05-04-2007, 03:58 PM

I was thinking the same thing. That's why i asked lol.

Pyrotechnic · 05-04-2007, 06:04 PM

I've heard that they lower the back about 1 inch or so, maybe 2. I did a little research and as far as I know they aren't being manufactured anymore.

Damien · 05-06-2007, 10:48 PM

The only thing I couls come up with is a Mr. Gasket part number from summit racing. The did not have a picture and I cannot find them in the online version of the Mr. Gasket catalog.

Damien · 05-06-2007, 11:02 PM

Who sells drop leaf springs for the '73-87 Chevs?

**N2TRUX** · 05-06-2007, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damien

Who sells drop leaf springs for the '73-87 Chevs?

Check with Summit Racing.

Slonaker · 05-07-2007, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damien

Who sells drop leaf springs for the '73-87 Chevs?

I bought mine from http://www.performancesuspension.com.

http://www.performancesuspension.com/trucklowering.htm

Slonaker

05-03-2007, 11:45 AM	#1
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Two piece Drop shackles I have searched for these and can not find them. I saw a '87 swb at the gas station a couple weeks ago with the perfect drop I want to put in my '83 swb. I talked to the guy and he knew very little about the components used. It looked like spindles in the front and a two piece rear shackle that DID NOT require notching the cross member. It moved the eye of the spring back behind the cross member. He thought they were called easy ride or soft ride. All he really knew is they were spendy. I would rather used these then cut up a clean box. We don't see too many in MN. Any help would be great. Thanks

05-03-2007, 11:50 AM	#2
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Two piece Drop shackles You can do a flip kit without notching the frame or bed, or you can do shackles and hangers. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

05-03-2007, 11:52 AM	#3
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Two piece Drop shackles shackles and hangers should get you a ~4" drop while a flip kit should do ya for ~5" Either of those options are for the rear. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

05-03-2007, 12:02 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Two piece Drop shackles Did they look something like this? They are called velvet ride shackles, see link below.. http://dan.prxy.org/Truck/Aftermarke...lvet-Ride.html __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

05-03-2007, 12:11 PM	#5
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Two piece Drop shackles How do they attain this smoother ride that they claim ? Is the lower part of it made of rubber ? Is that safe ?

05-03-2007, 04:08 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Two piece Drop shackles The black Diamond (square standing on its point) is all rubber, so it gives a bit before the leaf spring has to flex. Smoother yes, last long no.. I cant imagine it would. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

05-03-2007, 07:24 PM	#7
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Two piece Drop shackles That is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I am looking to level the truck so the rear only needs to come down about 2 in. Last edited by Damien; 05-03-2007 at 07:35 PM. Reason: Added more info.

05-03-2007, 08:58 PM	#8
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Two piece Drop shackles umm would thoose even be considered drop shackles? I mean looks to me like they are the same length as stockers would be. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

05-04-2007, 02:21 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Two piece Drop shackles Nope, I believe they are just replacement shackles.. no drop. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

05-04-2007, 03:58 PM	#10
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Two piece Drop shackles I was thinking the same thing. That's why i asked lol. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

05-04-2007, 06:04 PM	#11
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Two piece Drop shackles I've heard that they lower the back about 1 inch or so, maybe 2. I did a little research and as far as I know they aren't being manufactured anymore.

05-06-2007, 10:48 PM	#12
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Two piece Drop shackles The only thing I couls come up with is a Mr. Gasket part number from summit racing. The did not have a picture and I cannot find them in the online version of the Mr. Gasket catalog.

05-06-2007, 11:02 PM	#13
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Two piece Drop shackles Who sells drop leaf springs for the '73-87 Chevs?



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