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REVERSE SHACKLE ISSUE
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RIPPEDK5
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| Joined: 11/06
Posted: 11/21/06
08:46 PM
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Hi I am new here but not new to wheeling.. Im in the progress of building a 1982 chevy k20 pickup and right now im at about 19" of lift... I bought shackle reversal brackets from Offroad Design (to rid of the 4 inch block)problem im having is the rear shackle angle is going the wrong way.I have already moved the brackets ahead 4 inches and its still bad. I cant move the bracket further ahed because of a bend in the frame (the frame goes up and over the axle housing on a stock application).. any ideas?
any insite is appreciated thanks...Greg`
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SnoMan
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Posted: 11/22/06
04:19 AM
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You need either a custom mount in rear that can follow frame curve or longer springs. I would say longer springs would be best to spread load better over frame.
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RIPPEDK5
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Posted: 11/22/06
07:43 AM
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I will be cutting the frame to shorten up the truck once the shackles are in place. What would be the draw backs of bolting the hanger up on an angle/ is the feasible? or is it just to unsafe?
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SnoMan
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Posted: 11/22/06
08:52 AM
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I would suggest that you modify the bracket so that it is still at a 90 degree angle to the main frame and not the curve so that it is primarily transfering weight support and not a twisting force as well because of bracket installed at a angle if you follow my drift here. This would be the "best" way to do this if you do not what to use longer springs.
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