Leaf spring shackle flip. Easy 3.25in lift!! With pics
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Look great, Crazy! I did not know it was that simple to lift the rear. My '93 is stock, but I wouldn't mind the whole truck to be about 2" higher. When I get the time, I might give it a try. Thanks for this post! And the photos!!
Wow, Crazy!! I just watched the video in your link about rock/snow climbing - made me nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs! I just knew something was going to break!!!
Wow, Crazy!! I just watched the video in your link about rock/snow climbing - made me nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs! I just knew something was going to break!!!
Last edited by MacDak; 03-26-2012 at 05:15 PM.
#12
2wd have the hangers as you posted, 4wd have the hangers opposite of 2wd where they are upwards. A good way for you to pick up some easy lift is by using lift/lower shackles as I did (Not the flip shackle brackets). That will give you some lift. Also an AAL Add A Leaf kit will give you a few inches. Blocks too but I hate cheater blocks.
Look great, Crazy! I did not know it was that simple to lift the rear. My '93 is stock, but I wouldn't mind the whole truck to be about 2" higher. When I get the time, I might give it a try. Thanks for this post! And the photos!!
Wow, Crazy!! I just watched the video in your link about rock/snow climbing - made me nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs! I just knew something was going to break!!!
Wow, Crazy!! I just watched the video in your link about rock/snow climbing - made me nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs! I just knew something was going to break!!!
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#14
Are you talking about body lift blocks? The body lift 2in kits are safe and all the bolts are included usually under $100 for the kit.
The blocks I was talking about are for the axle, but now that I think of it 2wd wont be able to use it to lift.
Yes the brackets I have extend the factory location as well as flip the hanger position.
The blocks I was talking about are for the axle, but now that I think of it 2wd wont be able to use it to lift.
Yes the brackets I have extend the factory location as well as flip the hanger position.
#15
Ever since I did the swap on the rear of the leaf spring brackets I've been wanting to do the front. It feels like the rear is to stiff due to the angle of the leaf springs. As well as it helps with lowing the spring to give lift, so I can remove the lift leaf spring shackle/hanger, So I ordered the same brackets that I used on the rear, although the front side is not the exact bolt pattern as the rear, so custom drilling new bolt holes are required. I used the stock 2 lower bolt holes and just drilled new upper holes. Grade 8 1/2 bolts. At the same time in order to gain some more articulation out of the rearend I removed the Ram 2500 leaf spring that has been giving me most of my lift on the rear. As well as add in a few softer leafs to help gain some lift back but not by arching the springs. I'm still need to do more adjustments to level it to the front. I also did a Body lift delete which lowered the truck 2in, it was just to top heavy due to its lift. On off camber situations left you feeling like it was going to tip. Stability is key.
I can't tell you how much this will lift a stock since I did more work to lower and lift the rear then just the mount swap alone.
Here are some photos.
Stock
New brackets
I can't tell you how much this will lift a stock since I did more work to lower and lift the rear then just the mount swap alone.
Here are some photos.
Stock
New brackets
Last edited by Crazy4x4RT; 10-12-2012 at 12:32 PM.
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#18
I custom built mine off of one that was from an 80's Ford truck. Here is my write up.https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2522004-post39.html
Ebay tends to be the last place to find a bolt on units.
Here is the write up from the FAQ.
Brush Guards, Push Bars, Light bars
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www.Jcw.com has some light bars.
For a full size guard there is only one. www.ebay.com
A few others said cap-it.com has it and smittybilt.com, Westin.com but I checked I couldn't find anything Or custom make it. I custom made mine. You may also be able to get a 2nd gen and try it. I believe the frame widths are the same.
One guy said he got it from this site. It doesn't have it listed but give them a call. http://www.armorrex.com/product/prod...eID=9&cateID=4
Go Industries site Knockdown Grille Brush Guards
Custom made is always an option. Here is my custom made push bar write-up. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2522004-post39.html
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Ebay tends to be the last place to find a bolt on units.
Here is the write up from the FAQ.
Brush Guards, Push Bars, Light bars
________________________________________
www.Jcw.com has some light bars.
For a full size guard there is only one. www.ebay.com
A few others said cap-it.com has it and smittybilt.com, Westin.com but I checked I couldn't find anything Or custom make it. I custom made mine. You may also be able to get a 2nd gen and try it. I believe the frame widths are the same.
One guy said he got it from this site. It doesn't have it listed but give them a call. http://www.armorrex.com/product/prod...eID=9&cateID=4
Go Industries site Knockdown Grille Brush Guards
Custom made is always an option. Here is my custom made push bar write-up. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2522004-post39.html
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#19
Sorry if this was already stated somewhere, but what did you do to lengthen your rear brake hose? All the parts stores around me say that have nothing with the same fittings that's long enough. Did you have to have it custom made?
And you used the "Offset 1" Zero Rate Add a Leaves™" to help shift the axle back. Would some normal 2 inch blocks do that too?
I've done the same Shackles and hangar as you, and i already have some 2 inch blocks in there. Want to make sure i don't destroy anything
And you used the "Offset 1" Zero Rate Add a Leaves™" to help shift the axle back. Would some normal 2 inch blocks do that too?
I've done the same Shackles and hangar as you, and i already have some 2 inch blocks in there. Want to make sure i don't destroy anything
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