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How long to make shackles

Old Aug 20, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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How long to make shackles

So im gettin shackles for my pu and i want to lift it about 2 in, bc thats wat im lifting the front. do i need to make them 4'' longer than stock? says 2'' longer = 1'' of lift? or close to 1.5'' of lift
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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You needs to see this link(specifically the FAQ #4 towards the bottom).
http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Shackles.shtml


And be thankful for no newbie bashing on my part, as this subject has been covered here umpteen bazillion times.

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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Good one . I have to replace my shackles soon.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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Thanks, so i would need a 4'' longer shackle to lift it 2'' ? its just that seems awful long
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