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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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2nd gen/ extended cab/ solid driveline/ short bed/ 2wd, shackle flip w/ using stock shackle.... is there any need for degree axle shims or a longer driveshaft or eZero rate block?
 

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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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A zero rate and new ubolts are needed.

What bracket you thinking of using?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cntry_prernnr
Is there any need for degree axle shims or a longer driveshaft or eZero rate block?[/B]
No, No and No. I am up 7" over stock and have no issues with drive-line angle.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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That is why I answered the way I did.

An example of needing shims would be a case I've had my eyes on...

7"+ lift, shackle flip, using zero rate, using stock block, on D60. Shims were needed for proper pinion angle.

Merc -- you're not using a shackle flip are you?

Also, I'm assuming OP is still on 9.25" axle.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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No I am not, never will. If he is going over 7" yea it might need it, but 7"+ would also then need a longer DS shaft, So op how high are you going and why a "cough" shackle kit?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 12:35 AM
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Well my friend he's just asking about doing a shackle flip using the stock shackle on his 2wd. I'm guessing only lift attributed to it. You can do it with aftermarket brackets/shackles or with even the stock bracket/shackle. We just don't know the intended bracket.

In any event, this is not the first time it's been done and fortunately a few ppl here shared their experience.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-complete.html

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...with-pics.html

Mitigate some redundancy. Maybe he left something out. I'm sure he'll let us know.
 
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