super shackle lenght

[53chevy]

im not sure on which size to get, what is the correct way to measure?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

im not sure on which size to get, what is the correct way to measure?

Do you have a shackle flip or are you looking for an HD replacement?

 

[53chevy]

I have the 4" flip with the 56" rear springs, i'm thinking of the 6" due to i wont be towing or hauling any heavy loads, but i'd like decent articulation.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

The 6" shackle would get you 1" more lift and we usually don't use the 4" flip with the 6" shackle because it makes the spring hang down quite a bit, it points the pinion up more than you want it to and it increases the roll steer in the rear end which makes it drive worse.

To be honest, with a 56" spring, I don't think the 4.5" shackle will limit your articulation at all.

 

[53chevy]

Sounds like i'll go with the 4.5" , i'm not currently at my garage but which bushing size do i need?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Sounds like i'll go with the 4.5" , i'm not currently at my garage but which bushing size do i need?

For the shackle or for your springs? If they're for the springs, what are the springs from?

 

[53chevy]

The springs are stock to my 1 ton

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

The springs are stock to my 1 ton

It's very likely that the front eye of that spring is 1-3/4" and the rear eye is 1-1/2", our shackles use 1-1/2" bushings.

 

[53chevy]

Sweet, i'm going to purchase them now, i thought i myswell replace all 6 pts now when i have it apart. Thanks

 

[sweetk30]

years ago i did there greasable bolt/bushing kit on my truck . rode a lot better .

and otherday on my project 2wd truck i have all poly in it also , i had to pick it up on the lift and thee suspension droped more than i was use to seeing as thay dont bind like rubber.

best simple small part upgrade out there for better ride.