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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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Fits like a glove. Just had to tap it in with a hammer, and literally tap not like I had to wail on it or anything.
Hot! thanks for sharing. this will save me a few bucks.
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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How much lift did you gain By the way great job
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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Awesome idea. I need to take on this project when I get a welder...unless you wanna make some for me LOL *WINK WINK, NUDGE NUDGE* lol
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Soon as I can find me the metal, I am gonna make some of these. Great idea!
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Honestly since my shackle angle was 90 degrees, I lost about an inch when I installed it but generally you would gain about an inch.
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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thanks mine are 90 degrees too
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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What size bolt did u buy?
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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Im using an aftermarket shackle and a 1/2" bolt fits like a glove. Cant remember length tho.
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Gonna try and make me a set and install them tomorrow!
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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I made a set using plate set using 1/4" plate steel I will try to post some pics
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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awsome i will be doin this friday when i get home from work
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by letsgomuddin
Honestly since my shackle angle was 90 degrees, I lost about an inch when I installed it but generally you would gain about an inch.
So your rear's sagging with this mod? I'd really like to do this 'cause my back wheels are always leaving the ******* ground, but I really can't deal with the sagging look.
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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I made a set. Thanks for the idea. My leafs haven't started sagging yet. Its been 2 weeks.
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Sorry about the same pic 3 Times. My phone wasn't cooperating
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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How are you guys getting this measurement? Measuring the width of your actual drop shackle? I have the stock shackle. Think i should upgrade that as well to do this?

I made up a set of these today, and i'm pretty sure they're spaced too far apart. Probably going to cut the weld and slide them in.

I'm referring to the green measurement. Second picture is my set.

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