need to gain 2 in of lift..what shackles??

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Jun 16, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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what shackles do you guys prefer to gain 2in in the rear? planning on going from 3.5 to 5.5. in front will be 5.5 springs, right now my shackle angle isnt good so might as well add 2 in lift with rear shackles or shackle/relo box combo..any suggestions on how to do this?
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Jun 16, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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chevy lowering shackles... $30ish on ebay
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Jun 16, 2013 | 07:52 PM
  #3  
I agree with that guy, if you don't want to wait to get them shipped you can usually pick them up at a local parts store. I just got 1-2" Chevy lowering shackles from my local advance the other day for around $30.
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Jun 16, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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If you want correct shackle angle then you will want relocation brackets. Then maybe some RC/other adjustable shackles?
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Jun 16, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Quote: I agree with that guy, if you don't want to wait to get them shipped you can usually pick them up at a local parts store. I just got 1-2" Chevy lowering shackles from my local advance the other day for around $30.
im sure there many different types of chevy lowering shackles..u gotta part number for the 2 in shackles?
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Jun 16, 2013 | 11:09 PM
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I'm running the IRO 3.5" rear spring packs, RC Relocation Brackets, and JKS Boomerang shackles. Total of about 5.5-6" of lift. Great flex, great ride, perfect shackle angle, perfect pinion angle, no shims.
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Jun 16, 2013 | 11:24 PM
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You could always make your own shackles with just a little time, there's really nothing to it. Thats what I'm doing as soon as I get around to getting some low profile shackle relocators.
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Jun 17, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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Quote: im sure there many different types of chevy lowering shackles..u gotta part number for the 2 in shackles?
They sell them at most auto parts stores you know them when you see them.

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Jun 17, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Quote: They sell them at most auto parts stores you know them when you see them.
thanks man. also with these shackles, which are obviously longer than my stock ones, will that improve my angle? or is a relo box needed to change angle? i want a lift but at the same time have better angle
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Jun 17, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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i'm running V8 ZJ springs with 2'' spacers up front and in the rear i have RC shackle relocation kit and RE boomerang shackles. i have almost 3'' up front and little over 3'' in the rear.

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Jun 17, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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forgot i had this picture you can see the helper springs i didn't mention cuz my springs are so worn out they they put it back up to stock. but anywho you can see that my shackle angle is right where i want it at least and i can adjust it if i want.

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Jun 17, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Quote: forgot i had this picture you can see the helper springs i didn't mention cuz my springs are so worn out they they put it back up to stock. but anywho you can see that my shackle angle is right where i want it at least and i can adjust it if i want.
are you aware that you are running your shackles backwards
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Jun 17, 2013 | 12:48 PM
  #13  
well that's embarrassing...
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Jun 17, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Quote: well that's embarrassing...
no biggie. i've seen this happen a few times
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Jun 17, 2013 | 01:13 PM
  #15  
lmfao!
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