Rear Spring Shackles and Leafs
#1
Rear Spring Shackles and Leafs
I have used the search and came up empty so thought I would put it in this category as I am a newb! I have a set of superlift 4 inch lift leaf springs for my 1993 pick up extra cab. I have only a frame to work with so I can't go by what was already there! It was stripped when I got it. When installing the springs with my awesome 4crawler stock length shackles, the shackles seem to be angled forward quite a bit. I know its not the shackles, so I am wondering if the spring has changed the overall mounting distance. I also don't know if this is normal? Any help would be perfect.
#2
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measure the length along the spring, not across and it should be around 51" if there 47-48" there off a 86-88 and wont work..if they are 51" it might be cuz theres no weight on them..
#3
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Most likely unloaded your shackle will be angled forward. when it compresses it will relax push out and angle back.if it is lees then a 45* angle forward you are okay... this is an approximate of what your shackle will look like (angle wise)
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#4
As usual guys, your quick responses are always appreciated. I will do a measurement and see where I am at. And it is certainly unloaded as it is a bare frame. I will update when I have the info. Thanks again
#5
I measured it and along the spring is indeed around 51". I guess it will straighten out once there is a load on it. It does sit around 45 degrees forward angle. Thanks again guys.
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