bad shackle angle

[tree_entz]

been soo much talk/discussion of shackle angle lately
realized myne is not soo hot either. ord 4" flip and stock 1/2 ton springs on a short box. seems too perpendicular.
-anyone with similar problems?
-any common solutions? (Next to longer springs /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

-after all i've leanred I dont know why i didn't start w/ a frame-

 

[m j]

move the hanger forward an inch or 2

 

[sled_dog]

agreed with Mj. Look at the holes on the under side of the frame. I'd move the bracket so the farthest back hole bolts where the other hole is. Then you will have to drill all new 7/16s holes but that should help. I think Shackle angle has been talked about a lot cause I've been pimping it out alot /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif. Though mine isn't the greatest either, and my front angle simply blows.

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

My front angle rocks /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Rear leaves a little to be desired but I haven't had any issues.

Moving your hangers will do wonders for your shackle angle. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[tree_entz]

how much improvement will I see?
and correct me if i'm dumb ( /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif) but wont the result be less lift? (that's ok the rear sits a little high still even w/ zero rates in the front).

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

The difference in lift will be minimal.

Shackle angle makes quite a bit of difference in how your leaf spring suspension works and feels.

 

[m j]

stock shackles?

before you move anything maybe it would be prudent to see if the shackle has enough travel to allow the spring to move

if you are willing to add a longer shackle in addition to moving the hanger then it is all go
but if you are trying to keep the stock shorty look long and hard at it first