Burbdood 74
Giver of not a single damn...
I was on track with the joke with you, perhaps our village is missing two idiots
Yeah, but you let me fall on the sword and take the fail.
CK5
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shackle flip or all spring lift pics would be nice
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Yeah, but you let me fall on the sword and take the fail.
BlazerBoyK5
1/2 ton status
Hey Mudfrog, How did you like that setup. I have something like it and i am considering running it. Did you have alot ov extra movment with it? I am kinda leary on using it because i have never seen anyone run anything like that before.
Wow.. haven't posted here in years (since I sold my blazer) but anyway here is a pic of the old echobit shackle flip that I used with stock rear springs.
docjake
1/2 ton status
Yeah, but you let me fall on the sword and take the fail.
I let you take all the "glory" (if we don't buy into it no one else will)
MudFrog
1/2 ton status
It did great for me. I mainly did mud and trails and didn't notice any excessive movement.
BlazerBoyK5
1/2 ton status
Awesome. Thats the same thing mine will be used for. This is just going to get me by so i can afford a ord shackle flip. I payed like 40bucks and it came with ubolts.
Mine is a DD. Did yours ever get driven on the street?
Mine is a DD. Did yours ever get driven on the street?
MudFrog
1/2 ton status
Yep, it was a daily driver. Go with the ORD if you like later on but this shackle flip would not let you down.
ok, the original poster needs to add a poll to the thread. FAIL!
fmstruck
1/2 ton status
I agree and disagree so bear with me. A compression shackle must be okay and capable of bearing weight just fine because all Class 8 trucks use them on the steer axle. Where I think we run in to trouble on light duty trucks is the extra leverage that the springs have on the frame when the shackle is anothe 8 inches away from center. Nothing a little reinforcement in the frame couldn't fix.
goofy1
1/2 ton status
I will fall on the sword with you. After all I did start the 'fail'. Glad that I'm not the only one with 'Goofy' humor here.Yeah, but you let me fall on the sword and take the fail.
pauly383
Daddy383
Does great for me too , here mine is in action . And no ill effects on sidehills ..... as shown in the one of me a looooooong time ago when I cared enough to change doors every morning
presamax
Registered Member
I've been researching this topic because I want to get rid of my rear blocks. Would a shackle flip (vs. buying 6" lift springs) be more beneficial to someone who uses their truck more as a daily driver vs. trail rig? I have a '75 Jimmy with 6" springs in the front and blocks in the rear. GOAL - get rid of blocks and achieve a softer ride for DD.
Julius
Julius
Shackle flip would basically leave you with the same ride you have now but with less axle wrap since the blocks are gone but you retain the stock springs.
Although you'd get 4" from the flip and could get another 1" with Zero Rates so you'd still have another inch or so to make up.
Although you'd get 4" from the flip and could get another 1" with Zero Rates so you'd still have another inch or so to make up.
wayne
3/4 ton status
I ran 4" rear springs and now I went to the flip with 56" rear springs and to be honest I'm not impressed with the flex.
Here is 4" springs.
Here is the best I have with the flip.
Next step is linked and coil-overs. After several years of wheeling it the one thing I learned is K5's suck for extreme crawling. They are way to heavy and the frames are junk. My frame is hammered. Donna and I decided we are eventually just going to strip the K5 and build a 2 seat comp buggy.
Here is 4" springs.
Here is the best I have with the flip.
Next step is linked and coil-overs. After several years of wheeling it the one thing I learned is K5's suck for extreme crawling. They are way to heavy and the frames are junk. My frame is hammered. Donna and I decided we are eventually just going to strip the K5 and build a 2 seat comp buggy.
Ahh, come on now, don't be a hater. 
any chance you need longer shocks? that's the problem i have with my suspension. my 4" lift springs flex pretty well, but the shocks limit movement significantly. it looks to me like you've got something limiting you because your shackle is still compressed a bit.
edit: just realized that your rear tire is still sitting on the ground - thus you're not at full droop in that picture like you are in the first one.
