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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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question about shackles

I just put 63 chevies on my truck and one side sits at least an inch higher than the other side. I am thinking of keeping one 6" shackle and shortening the other one to 4" to level the truck. Would there be any problems with doing this?
The front sits level. It is only the rear I am worried about.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Is it differant on one side cause one of the 63's are wore out? I wouldnt see maken one shackel longer/shorter than the other theres prob something up with the leaf pack on the side that is low. just my opinion
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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with one shackle shorter then the other it will make the rear suspension travel in different ways from side to side. would probably make for a very interesting and scary ride.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 04:48 AM
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Fix the problem, don't pour gasoline on it.

Your springs are worn out, your mounts not symmetrical side to side or somebody really fat rides on the that side

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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 05:20 AM
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i vote the fat chick as the problem
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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I don't have a fat chick it must been the previous owner of the springs. They came from the junkyard. But thanks for the info guys
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by yotarover
i vote the fat chick as the problem
LOL, that's funny
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Your springs are worn out, your mounts not symmetrical side to side or somebody really fat rides on the that side
X2. measure to make your your mounts got welded in the right place. is your shackle angle the same? did both springs come off the same truck?
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Will try and post pics tomorrow. Did a u bolt flip and shimmed the diff today.
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