And another shackle flip question

[achim1000]

I have installed the 4" shackle flip on my ´92 Chevy C1500. Everything went fine, but I have one question:

I didn´t loosen the U-bolts that hold the axle to the springs, so I´m wondering if there will be a lot of stress on the drive shaft.

What do you think?

 

[spearchucker]

There's no need to loosen the u-bolts on the axle. There's a center pin located on the spring pack that fits in a hole on the spring perches, so the axle is always in the same position relative to the spring pack.

 

[achim1000]

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There's no need to loosen the u-bolts on the axle. There's a center pin located on the spring pack that fits in a hole on the spring perches, so the axle is always in the same position relative to the spring pack.

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Thanks for answering! I didn´t expect an answer so quickly because it must be after midnight in the US!?

What happens if the drive shaft was moved front or back, does it allow a little movement?

 

[sapper]

shafts have to allow movement so the axles can articulate, how much depends on what type, /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif