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Old 05-19-2009, 08:04 AM
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leveling shackke mount?

i have a 2" leveling shackle, custom made with no instructions and my question is if it goes on the back or front of the springs. looks like it should be the back because of the frame support up front but i just wanna make sure. thank you.
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Old 05-19-2009, 08:22 AM
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i have a 2" leveling shackle, custom made with no instructions and my question is if it goes on the back or front of the springs. looks like it should be the back because of the frame support up front but i just wanna make sure. thank you.
does go at the back of the front leaf spring pack
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scuffy, you have been amazing with all the help, thank you!
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Old 05-19-2009, 08:36 AM
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It should go in the trash as you must lift both ends of the springs or you change castor! You will also shift your axle over unless you have a correctly made drop bracket or a adj track bar.
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it dosnt look like you can add shackles to the front of the springs cause of the support brace, so add a spring is better, is that what you are saying. how much more stiff will the front end be then?
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Old 05-20-2009, 11:58 AM
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No you can get a complete new hanger kit from Icon, RCD and others that will work correctly. You can trash the brace..its not really a brace its the anti dive bar that is suposed to keep you from driving over little cars in a wreck.
Adding a add a leaf just makes the ride harder by increasing the spring rate.
You could have also used a mini spring pack..giving you 2"+ lift.
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Old 05-20-2009, 08:44 PM
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Here are some examples of replacment spring hanger/shackle systems:

3" Icon
Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2000-2004 F350 FSD 3 inch Hanger System - 2000-2004 F250/F350 SRW 4wd - Truck Toyz Store

2.5" BDS
BDS 2.5 Inch Hanger System - 2000-2004 F250/350 4wd - 2000-2004 F250/F350 SRW 4wd - Truck Toyz Store

2" RCD
http://www.truck-toyz.com/picrequests/128-2879_img.jpg
(also available from us but not yet listed in the store)

Another option:

2" Mini Spring Pack Kit
Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2000-2004 FSD 2 Inch Mini Spring Pack Kit - 2000-2004 F250/F350 SRW 4wd - Truck Toyz Store
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