Ive been doing research on both and i dont really know with one would be cheaper and have the best results. I just started college some im on a budget. If possible could i see some pictures.
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shackle flip or all spring lift pics would be nice
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BlazerEMT89
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It depends a lot on my much lift you are going for and what you are doing with the front. You also have to think about whether you are going to be towing or wheeling.
I have a 4" all spring pro-comp lift. Wish I would've done a shackle flip instead for a couple reasons. First, it's cheaper because you don't have to buy springs for the rear at $150/ea - just the one roughly $150 flip kit. Second, the more arched the spring - the less flex = harder ride/less performance offroad. With a flip, you retain the more flat stock springs and they'll flex real well.
I want around 4-5" of lift and i wont be towing anything. I got 4" springs for the front
hack
Registered Member
Shackle flip from ORD works GREAT!!!!! I have used it on 2 rigs 87 Blaze and 88 CC can't complain. I had to shim pinion angle down to match T-case angle on both.
BlazerEMT89
Registered Member
I got the ORD shackle flip also I love it
fmstruck
1/2 ton status
I just installed a DIY4X Flip and Switch. Good quality stuff.
I just installed a DIY4X Flip and Switch. Good quality stuff.
WOW! thats some brutal rust!! Not baggin, just out here we don't see that.
Burbdood 74
Giver of not a single damn...
No kidding! It looks like it ate the bottom half of the drivers side shock right off! 
fmstruck
1/2 ton status
It's just surface rust. Pretty typical out here.
fmstruck
1/2 ton status
No kidding! It looks like it ate the bottom half of the drivers side shock right off!
Hahahaha. That would be bad. That's from cutting the rod on the shock when I swapped out the 10 bolts in favor of the 14 bolt.
Mikey von
1/2 ton status
I have pretty much the same question, springs or shackle flip?
Mine is my '89 in my sig. I have front 4" springs with rear blocks. I tow and haul (enough firewood where she squats) in my burb.
dirtygoat
1/2 ton status
I just installed a DIY4X Flip and Switch. Good quality stuff.
I would worry more about the shackle angle...
I hope that's not sitting on it's own weight...
As far as the original post... I would go with a shackle flip...
You can use one of the kits or do your own...
You'll get 4-6 inches of lift depending on the bracket and if you use aftermarket shackles or build your own...
fmstruck
1/2 ton status
^It's hanging from my hoist.
docjake
1/2 ton status
Still a new guy so a new guy question the rear of the shackle should angle towards the rear correct? At what angle? Which direction should the front shackles for the rear springs be going? Do the same rules apply for the front of the truck?
about 45* for the shackle so you can maximize both compression and extension rotation. the front of the spring doesn't have a shackle.
the idea is the same for the front suspension, but unless you replace your front shackle with longer ones and relocate the front spring perch your shackle angle isn't really going to matter because the front suspension shackle will basically be riding on the frame anyway. the stocker is REALLY short.
the idea is the same for the front suspension, but unless you replace your front shackle with longer ones and relocate the front spring perch your shackle angle isn't really going to matter because the front suspension shackle will basically be riding on the frame anyway. the stocker is REALLY short.
docjake
1/2 ton status
Is that why the DYI b-52 kit looks like it sets up the springs to bolt to the frame?
Sorry for the hijack, I am just trying to learn
Does it ride pretty smooth on the road
Correct. On both axles the spring attaches directly to the spring hanger on the frame in front and via a shackle in back.
The B52 replaces the front spring hanger.
I may as well pic whore my DIY4X flip as well.
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redbird00
1/2 ton status
might as well post up my junk
ord shackle flip(swapped sides), diy4x 7" shackles, 56" springs no overload, diy4x ez inch.
ord shackle flip(swapped sides), diy4x 7" shackles, 56" springs no overload, diy4x ez inch.
