Is this SAS shackle angle ok??
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Is this SAS shackle angle ok??
I finally got my axle sitting under my truck, but I am kind of worried about the shackle angle. Its a Trail-Gear SAS kit and the instructions said the angle should be slightly back and will eventually settle to 20 deg. back. I have a 4" front spring and they recommended to move the spring hanger forward 3/4", I moved it just a little over 1/2". My angle is very slightly back, when I bounce up and down on the truck it moves more back. Does the angle look ok in the pics? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Ive seen worse lol.. but it could be better.. when the springs settle it will get a lil better.
hows your tire to firewall clearance? maybe you could slide the front hanger back a 1/4 inch.
hows your tire to firewall clearance? maybe you could slide the front hanger back a 1/4 inch.
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the instructions to move it 3/4 of an inch forward are for a v6 truck from the photos im pretty sure you have a 22r, move the front hanger flush with the frame and you should be fine
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Well... I think I'm gonna bit the bullet and move it flush with the frame, the hard thing for me is that the front cross member is bent and angled toward the pass. side, so its a lot of measuring and doesn't look the best b/c the hanger will be straight and and the crossmember is not.
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wheel it hard and get about 500 mile or so under it and they should settle. My were verticle as well when I did mine and they are starting to kick back a little. But mine have taken a bit longer since the law says I cant drive mine on the street.
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The frame doesn't seem straight, but I've been 85 mph when I got it and it tracked very well... I had a friend follow me to look at the rear to make sure it was tracking straight, and it was. I got the spring hanger in there straight to the frame rails, so I just hope for the best. I will not exceed 55 mph in it after the build, I will just be going to the local off road park. Thanks for the advice though.
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it took one trip before my 5" tG springs settled....but i had no front shocks so....not sure if that makes a difference...but i did one 1/8 mile rock garden and i noticed that they settled at least and inch and a half...but this is my angle and i know that its is not the best! bust she still droops and stuffs pretty good!
this is on a first gen
this is on a first gen
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