This is just the T/S lift pictured. I do have the PA 3" body lift as well though. Ted

 

If you go off road at all, every bit of ground clearance counts. If you want larger tires it gives you more room in the wheel wells.

I'm off -road all the time. Without the extra height, I'd be screwed.



I think it looks better too.

 

I think ill do it. Why not...

 

Good luck and have fun.

Ted

 

I ordered my shackles. As soon as they arrive im gonna instal them. I will post before and after pics also.

 

hey all im in the midst of installing my shackles as i type this, took a lil break, all i have to say is pb-blaster & wd-40 are the greatest things ever

haven't had to replace any of the bolts, and i bought 10 washers to be safe, so far it looks like i only need the 8 suggested, 3 on the top bolt and one on the bottom, per shackle of course (will take pics of shackles with washers)

full shackle

at leaf

at frame

also the nuts are 13/16" in size

if you are having a hard time with any of the bolts, mess with the bottle jack, when you move the leaf it will either add stress or reduce stress on the bolts either making it harder or easier to remove, 2 whacks with a hammer and i could pull them out by hand

and i hope everyone remembered to grease their shackles before putting them on



stock

after shackles

 

hey,
i did my T/S lift last weekend... what i found to be the best way to get the leaf springs down was to slide ur foot in the wheel well behind the tire and put ur foot on the top of the leaf and than get someone to hit the bolts while u jump up and down on them... worked like a charm.... and hey dont forget to torque those bolts up again in a few days... wouldnt wanna loose a shackle... That would be NO FUN

 

front before

front after

not a full 8 turns, about 7 7/8 turns

 

looks like you need some new rubber in the back Orlandoz......good excuse to go to 33's, now that you can fit them

 

Nice job... I wish this much info was on the board before I started my lift.

My D is a '99 , hence the problems I had with seized bolts.

All I have leftto do isinstall my Westin brush guard and lights (coming in 6 weeks)




1999 4X4 5.9 Green Durango SLT
K&N cold air intake
Low-temp thermostat
2" Torsion Bar/ShackleLift
Throttle Body spacer (useless)
32X11.5 Pro-Comp Mud Terrains
10" Pioneer Shallow Sub & Box