fliping leaf shackles

[flyinredneck]

has anyone done a shackle flip
ifso how do you do it?

[BILTIT]

See here:

http://ramchargercentral.com/jungleshdd ... g4esq0k7e3


I have done it on an chevy but not a dodge, same deal though.

[flyinredneck]

i thought you could do this for free

[BILTIT]

You can but it isn't as pretty or strong.

http://coloradok5.com/shackleflip.shtml

[Fred_M1010]

Or find a front springhanger with the same distance between the spring and the frame, and beef it up some.
Maybe not pretty, but plenty strong:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256348
(See fourth post)

[flyinredneck]

how much lift do i get

[Fred_M1010]

Same as the length of the shackle.
More if you use a hanger that lowers the shackle mount

[flyinredneck]

have you done it?

[Fred_M1010]

Yes, it's my build thread I posted a link to in my earlier post.
Btw If you want you can tweak the shackle angle for maximum flex (move the hanger forward).
You'll get slighty less lift though...

If I was lazy I would do it like they did in the second link Biltit posted, but weld some reinforcement tying the outer part to the top of it