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Old 07-29-2010, 03:56 PM
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ok so i installed my rustys 4.5 lift came with full leaf packs. at the back where it bolts the the stock shackle when it compresses the shackle will smack the body behind it. this picture i found shows what im talking about..the shackle will compress and hit the metal behind it making a loud thud everytime. what do i do to fix this?

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you can get extended shackles that are .75" lift to solve this problem. basically you just need a longer shackle
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Shackle relocation brackets from HD offroad engineering.

I know the guy that makes these and they are of great quality

http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/
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Shackle relocation brackets from HD offroad engineering.

I know the guy that makes these and they are of great quality

http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/
x2 on these! they will also give you about .5-1" of lift.


they will be a great addition for future lift plans and ride quality
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hmm ok im just worried about having to do a sye if i do anymore lift im at 4,5 now with a t case drop
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Don't worry about a SYE just DO a sye then stop worrying. T-case drops are cheap and stupid.
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