extended shackles... Anyone???

[reddog64]

Anyone running ord's extended shackles??? Pro... Con...

 

[86blazerk5]

Well, I cant exactly answer your questioj first hand, becuase I dont have them yet, however, I am verry impressed with what I have heard and know about them, and I plan to get them verry soon in combination with there sway bar corectional disconect system.
Ike

Spreading The K5 Gospel!

 

[tRustyK5]

I built a set myself (sorry Stephen...

) 1/2" longer than stock and made some greasable bolts for them at the same time.

They work great! No more spring hitting the underside of the frame and the shackles actually move now.

Rene

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[CaptCrunch]

I've actually been pondering the Hill shackle Steve had. I like the idea of an extra 1" of tift up front to help clear some 37's, but not sure if I really want anymore wrenchs thrown in the steering (which I have great) and really not sure I want to have to run shims up front to correct the fact. With this in mind I may go the ORD shackles and a 1" Body lift

-Mikey
1987 Chevy K5 Blazer- 350 TBI
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<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by CaptCrunch on 09/17/01 04:55 AM.</FONT></P>

 

[pcorssmit]

I made some after breaking 3 of my stock ones in half. 4 1/2" ctr-ctr, similar to ORDs, but not as pretty. My rig leaks enough I didn't feel the need for greasable bolts. Plus I don't put too may miles on it.

Pete

'83 K5, 350 TBI (ex 6.2), 700R4, NP208, Dana 60/14 bolt, 4.56s, Detroits, 3" lift, 15-39.5x15 TSLs
'97 Dodge 2500 4x4 CC LB Sport, Cummins 5 spd

 

[Ryeguy]

Guys, you should check your local reg's (tRusty). Here, in B.C., it's written in plain english that extended shackles will fail a vehicle inspection... Not knocking anyone's work here, but it depends on how legal you want your truck to remain.

--Rob

 

[pcorssmit]

Depending on how close they look, 1/2" longer shackles won't draw attention, especially w/a nice coat of black paint or rust. I prefer a black or dirt colored undercariage anyway, I don't care for anodized shackles, white shocks, red bushings, chrome diff covers, etc.

Pete

'83 K5, 350 TBI (ex 6.2), 700R4, NP208, Dana 60/14 bolt, 4.56s, Detroits, 3" lift, 15-39.5x15 TSLs
'97 Dodge 2500 4x4 CC LB Sport, Cummins 5 spd

 

[wayne]

Funny you should ask because I just got off the phone with ORD and just ordered a set of the greaseable ones along with a few other parts.

See <a target="_blank" href=http://coloradok5.com/gallery/Waynes-Toy>Project Mighty Mouse</a> here.
<font color=blue>Wayne<font color=blue>
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[tRustyK5]

I ain't skeered...

if I get an inspection notice the shackles are the least of my worries. Besides, 1/2" longer between the bolts is going to awefully hard to notice, as Pete has already pointed out.

Rene

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