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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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I gather that my shackle angle is about as wrong as it can be which probably explains why my rear suspension feels like it is welded in place.

My nominal 4.5" lift is giving me 6" measured and I don't really want to go higher. Is there any way to fix the shackle angle without more lift or replacing the springs?
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Lead Foot has a relocation bracket. Low profile, no lift. Check the vendor section.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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what kinda lift you got? and what else did you add on that it measures 6 instead of 4.5?
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan4you
Lead Foot has a relocation bracket. Low profile, no lift. Check the vendor section.
link would be awsome
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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On the app, sorry. Go to "for sale", "vendor". Title is "low profile relocation bracket"
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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having the same problem, except for the fact that my left shackle is at a different angle than the other and is about 1" higher in that corner...glad you started this thread. I have searched and have only come to the conclusion that you can move the upper mount forward. I honestly do not feel like doing that. I can't find any shackle relocation kits without adding at least 3/4"-1"...i hope someone else can chime in on this.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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good deal, that was quick
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bigredlimited88
good deal, that was quick
I take it you found it? Seems like he has a limited supply, unfortunately.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan4you
Lead Foot has a relocation bracket. Low profile, no lift. Check the vendor section.
damn I wish he had this available when I needed it.

Believe me, Im more the happy with my kit but not the added height.

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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thats his answer. he wants no more lift...
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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Interesting .... did not know there was a shackle.relocation bracket that would provide a better angle without lift.... exactly what i need....
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:08 PM
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So far, Froelich is the only one I've seen that makes it.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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He should mass produce em. He'd probabally make alot of bank
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 1998xjspt
what kinda lift you got? and what else did you add on that it measures 6 instead of 4.5?
I bought it like this.

I was going to say that it has a RC spring and nothing else but after thinking about it, the PO also installed Synergy replacement spring hangers.

I think this is because he somehow buggered up the stock ones. I don't think they are intended to change the geometry and they appear to be in the correct place as I measure them.

I think the springs have been installed for about a year but they have no miles on them. RC says they may settle an inch or so once I start driving it.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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I believe he just started making them, so it's like a trial thing.
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