FST "low pro" shackle relocation installation...
02-20-2013, 10:49 AM
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Oh okay I didn't realize that you supplied a longer bolt to retain the stock shackle hole. These seem pretty good, you might be getting my money in the coming months!
I read somewhere else that you are going to be making nut strips with the kit os that still true? I do have the factory hitch so would I need a new nut strip or I believe I have a factory one up there.. I couldn't find a clear amswer in my research. Thanks
I read somewhere else that you are going to be making nut strips with the kit os that still true? I do have the factory hitch so would I need a new nut strip or I believe I have a factory one up there.. I couldn't find a clear amswer in my research. Thanks
03-11-2013, 07:00 AM
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What would you guys rather see offered with our Shackle Relocation Kits? Nut Strips or Bolt Strips?
Nut Strip pro - If the installer needs a longer 1/2" bolt than supplied then they can easily go to the hardware store and buy a longer bolt for their application.
Bolt Strip pro - ALOT EASIER to line up all your components and bolt them in since you wont have to shine a flash light up into a hole to make sure the nut is lined up.
Kris Froehlich
Nut Strip pro - If the installer needs a longer 1/2" bolt than supplied then they can easily go to the hardware store and buy a longer bolt for their application.
Bolt Strip pro - ALOT EASIER to line up all your components and bolt them in since you wont have to shine a flash light up into a hole to make sure the nut is lined up.
Kris Froehlich
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03-12-2013, 12:35 AM
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We're shipping these out as fast as I can get them put together, please be patient with us every one of our customers is important and not forgotten.
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Drew Falon
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Thanks,
Drew Falon
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06-18-2013, 06:00 AM
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I don't see how the hitch can be re-installed? Is the shackle box sandwiched between the frame and the hitch? And do I need nut strips if my stuff is rust free? I'm in Az and everything is like new under there.
06-18-2013, 10:10 AM
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Thanks for responding Barrelmaker. He is correct. To get an idea if you need new nut strips maybe take a breaker bar down there real quick and try to bust the hitch loose. If the bolts come out easily then you might be fine.
06-19-2013, 05:39 AM
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06-19-2013, 05:43 AM
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Is it looking like you will have the shackle boxes in stock on Monday?
06-23-2013, 12:43 PM
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Kris - the small bolts that go into the unibody (not the nutstrip bolts) appears to be a different thread pitch that what is supposed to go in there. The shackle bolt came out fine and is factory.
06-25-2013, 05:43 AM
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