Opinions on Spring re-arch vs shackle flip.

[90ranajo]

I am wanting to get rid of the factory lift block in the rear. I don't really want to lift it over stock height too much and want to keep as much payload capacity as I can. So I'm looking into either getting the factory 'A' code springs re-arched for a 2" lift to compensate for removing the lift block or doing a shackle flip. The re-arch will cost me about $300 where as the shackle flip will be about $50.

Which method would all of you recommend?

I know with the shackle flip I should lose some payload capacity, I do have air bags to compensate. Also I couldn't find any definitive information on how much lift will be generated with a shackle flip, I've seen anywhere from 2-4" from various sites/sources. If it gives 4" of lift then I would need to lift the front 2" to match, which would bring the price upto about the same as a re-arch.

[toddy]

I was told that if you rearch our springs they are more likely to break because of the tapered design.

Why are you wanting to get rid of the block?

[90ranajo]

1. I hate blocks, whether they are factory or aftermarket.
2. I need some more room between the perch and the underside of the bed for my airbags.

[DCSpecial]

My vote would be the Fabtech 3" rear hanger and shackle that I posted about on the other site.

[toddy]

Dan makes a good point