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harnalien · 08-25-2009, 11:18 AM

I just put on some DJM 2" shackles. They weren't hard to do. The problem is my truck seems no lower than before. Anybody else have this problem?

Moostifer · 08-25-2009, 11:43 AM

stick the old shackle next to the new one... possibly, a P.O. already did the swap?

also, your shock might be bottomed out

**lolife99** · 08-25-2009, 12:23 PM

Got any pictures?

Keith Seymore · 08-25-2009, 12:53 PM

Or - did you do all four shackles?

If you only did two, like just the rear ones, then you will only see half the amount of drop (ie, 1" - which might be harder to notice).

K

harnalien · 08-25-2009, 01:20 PM

Hmm...I did just change out one shackle since I was in a hurry. Perhaps changing out the other ones will bring it down to where I want it. I just put on 3" spindles and want to keep the staggered look. I will try and put the other shackle on and post the results.

cobb · 08-25-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moostifer

stick the old shackle next to the new one... possibly, a P.O. already did the swap?

also, your shock might be bottomed out

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I agree check the shocks man or the bump stops too its possible..
if they are like most there is a 1'' hole and a 2'' hole for adjustment.
so you might be in the 1'' hole

harnalien · 09-03-2009, 12:35 PM

I got the other shackle on and I think I found the problem. I had notched the crossmember for the bed, but there was just a little piece of metal hanging up. I jumped up and down on the bed to clear it up

. Anyway, here are some before and after pics. Very subtle, but I really like it. I wanted a staggered look and believe I got it.

Driveway Dreams · 09-03-2009, 01:10 PM

Cool, looks good. Glad to see that somebody can be happy with a subtle drop. (For some reason, I can't.

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**lolife99** · 09-03-2009, 04:47 PM

I see a flip kit and some lowering springs in your future,...

LiveAnimals · 09-03-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harnalien

I got the other shackle on and I think I found the problem. I had notched the crossmember for the bed, but there was just a little piece of metal hanging up. I jumped up and down on the bed to clear it up

. Anyway, here are some before and after pics. Very subtle, but I really like it. I wanted a staggered look and believe I got it.

Looks great imo, I'm very happy with my 3/4 drop

**N2TRUX** · 09-03-2009, 08:47 PM

Nice hot rod rake you got there....

harnalien · 09-03-2009, 10:08 PM

Thanks guys! It's been a long time coming. I like the stance and figure I can always add hangers if I get the itch. Next is deciding whether to go with 17 or 18" wheels. Body and paint, brake upgrade, sport bumper, etc, etc, etc. I will eventually put together a build thread once it's "finished."

GMC Guy · 09-03-2009, 10:28 PM

so you have 3 inch drop spindles and 2 inch drop shackles? i'm only curious because i have same kit from bell tech sitting in a box, and your stance is exactly what i'm after.

also, what size tires are those?

harnalien · 09-03-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC Guy

so you have 3 inch drop spindles and 2 inch drop shackles? i'm only curious because i have same kit from bell tech sitting in a box, and your stance is exactly what i'm after.

also, what size tires are those?

Yep, 3" DJM Spindles and 2" DJM shackles. I have hangers but will probably send them back. I don't want the truck to be level. I was thinking of using the hangers then only using the 1" holes on the shackles, but I like it the way it is. The tires are 235/75/15. I am thinking of going with 255/55/18 or 255/60/17. Time will tell. Thanks!

GMC Guy · 09-05-2009, 02:31 PM

did you have to pull the bed to add the new shackles and notch out the bed frame rail?

harnalien · 09-05-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC Guy

did you have to pull the bed to add the new shackles and notch out the bed frame rail?

I didn't pull the bed to notch the frame. It would have been easier to notch with the bed off though. Unfortunately I am a one man show when it comes to workin on my truck. I just used an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel. Never cut metal before this

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08-25-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	New shackles, No change? I just put on some DJM 2" shackles. They weren't hard to do. The problem is my truck seems no lower than before. Anybody else have this problem?

08-25-2009, 11:43 AM	#2
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: New shackles, No change? stick the old shackle next to the new one... possibly, a P.O. already did the swap? also, your shock might be bottomed out __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/ Last edited by Moostifer; 08-25-2009 at 11:44 AM.

08-25-2009, 12:23 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: New shackles, No change? Got any pictures? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-25-2009, 12:53 PM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: New shackles, No change? Or - did you do all four shackles? If you only did two, like just the rear ones, then you will only see half the amount of drop (ie, 1" - which might be harder to notice). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

08-25-2009, 01:20 PM	#5
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: New shackles, No change? Hmm...I did just change out one shackle since I was in a hurry. Perhaps changing out the other ones will bring it down to where I want it. I just put on 3" spindles and want to keep the staggered look. I will try and put the other shackle on and post the results.

09-03-2009, 12:35 PM	#7
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: New shackles, No change? I got the other shackle on and I think I found the problem. I had notched the crossmember for the bed, but there was just a little piece of metal hanging up. I jumped up and down on the bed to clear it up . Anyway, here are some before and after pics. Very subtle, but I really like it. I wanted a staggered look and believe I got it. Attached Images

09-03-2009, 01:10 PM	#8
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: New shackles, No change? Cool, looks good. Glad to see that somebody can be happy with a subtle drop. (For some reason, I can't. ) __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 09-03-2009 at 01:10 PM.

09-03-2009, 04:47 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: New shackles, No change? I see a flip kit and some lowering springs in your future,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-03-2009, 08:47 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: New shackles, No change? Nice hot rod rake you got there.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-03-2009, 10:08 PM	#12
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: New shackles, No change? Thanks guys! It's been a long time coming. I like the stance and figure I can always add hangers if I get the itch. Next is deciding whether to go with 17 or 18" wheels. Body and paint, brake upgrade, sport bumper, etc, etc, etc. I will eventually put together a build thread once it's "finished."

09-03-2009, 10:28 PM	#13
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: New shackles, No change? so you have 3 inch drop spindles and 2 inch drop shackles? i'm only curious because i have same kit from bell tech sitting in a box, and your stance is exactly what i'm after. also, what size tires are those? __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

09-05-2009, 02:31 PM	#15
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: New shackles, No change? did you have to pull the bed to add the new shackles and notch out the bed frame rail? __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]



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