What I did today, with pics

[BIG*RED]

Well the sun was out, and I had a day off. So today I finally went out and installed my shackle flip and washed my truck.

I got a little creative with some red and black paint, and then clear coated the shackle, not perfect but I think it looks alright..

So that was my day...

 

[jekbrown]

very nice, gj!

j

 

[bigblazer87]

I love the shackles, they look mean!

If I were you I'd put in a zero-rate in the rear and move the axle back 1.5". Just a random suggestion.

 

[BIG*RED]

I love the shackles, they look mean!

If I were you I'd put in a zero-rate in the rear and move the axle back 1.5". Just a random suggestion.

Yeah I haven't figured out what to do yet, right now in the rear its the stock springs and a 4 inch block. and I have major drive line vibrations, Looks like i'm gonna have give Jess a call and order a high angle drive line. Would like to move the axle back, but not while I have the blocks in there, so I need to get some 4 inch lift springs also. but that will probably change my d-line angles again.. ...so close to driving it, yet so far away, its very fustrating!

 

[noahrob]

Looks good, how bad do you rub offroad in the front?

 

[BIG*RED]

Looks good, how bad do you rub offroad in the front?

Haven't driven it yet, very bad drivline vibration...but thanks for the front springs by the way!

 

[Chrisblazzer89]

So you have a flip kit and blocks? I want to get the same shackles where and how much? Nice @ZZ looking truck!!

 

[noahrob]

no worries...looks good.

 

[bigblazer87]

Is that 6 inches of lift? Have you had your shaft lengthened yet? (That sounds dirty, but anyways...) I'd try the 4" springs and shims first, then if you've still got vibrations, a HAD shaft. I'm just a bit perplexed on why your axle sits forward in the first place... any pics of the rear suspension you've got would help.

 

[BIG*RED]

So you have a flip kit and blocks? I want to get the same shackles where and how much? Nice @ZZ looking truck!!

Yes flip kit, with 4 inch block, total is about 8.5 inches of lift, give or take.
I got the flip kit/with shackles from BlackWidow Performance out of Washington state. He is a member/vendor here shane74 i beleave is his name on here.

 

[BIG*RED]

Is that 6 inches of lift? Have you had your shaft lengthened yet? (That sounds dirty, but anyways...) I'd try the 4" springs and shims first, then if you've still got vibrations, a HAD shaft. I'm just a bit perplexed on why your axle sits forward in the first place... any pics of the rear suspension you've got would help.

This is the best pic of my rear suspension i have right now...

 

[bigblazer87]

Has the axle always been forward in the wheelwell like that, or was it just from the shackle flip? And how's your pinion angle with the driveshaft?

 

[BIG*RED]

Has the axle always been forward in the wheelwell like that, or was it just from the shackle flip? And how's your pinion angle with the driveshaft?

Thats where the axle has always been, i think...didn't really notice it being so far foward till i got the bigger tires put on.


the pinion and the d-shaft are in a straight line..approx 18 degrees, the tailshaft on the transfer case points down about 4 degrees....I was told in order to run a HAD the pinion and d-shaft should be inline...

 

[bigblazer87]

Well, with lift blocks and stock springs, you've probably got a bit of axle wrap, which rotates your axle up and messes with the angles. You should have the pinion about 4 degrees down, which would allow it to rotate up and still keep angles in check.

And is that you in your avatar pic? Where the hell can I find a girl like you...

 

[BIG*RED]

And is that you in your avatar pic? Where the hell can I find a girl like you...

LMAO.....I'm a guy, thats my friend Brittnay..trying to be "gansta in pink"

 

[K5dreamer]

lol the forum landmine in action, gotta love mistaken identity.... you tease

but damn dude, thats what i call a productive day, ive been tryin to fix my floppy mirriors for a few days now, and you throw on a flip kit in an afternoon lol.

 

[bigblazer87]

LMAO.....I'm a guy, thats my friend Brittnay..trying to be "gansta in pink"

Shoulda known better... wow, that was interesting.

The ol' switcharoo... what a mean trick.

 

[BIG*RED]

lol the forum landmine in action, gotta love mistaken identity.... you tease

but damn dude, thats what i call a productive day, ive been tryin to fix my floppy mirriors for a few days now, and you throw on a flip kit in an afternoon lol.

Thanks, wasn't too bad. I started about 10am and finished around 4:30pm...took a little longer than I wanted to, the brackets were designed for a clear/empty frame rail, but i have a tow hitch, so I had to spend some time modifying the brackets to clear my hitch.

 

[AZ79K5Project]

...but damn dude, thats what i call a productive day, ive been tryin to fix my floppy mirriors for a few days now, and you throw on a flip kit in an afternoon lol.

My truck was down a month to do my x-over. I probably had three or four days work with everything that I did to the front.

Did you have to pull your gas tank or were you able to work around it? I've got my shackle flip and zero rates, but I am sick and tired of working on it.

K5dreamer: I had the same problem. This may be obvious (wasn't to me), mine have three screws on the bottom of the mirror housing that adjust the flop factor.

 

[BIG*RED]

Did you have to pull your gas tank or were you able to work around it? I've got my shackle flip and zero rates, but I am sick and tired of working on it.

Well kinda, I started by just loosening the straps and letting it hang a little lower, but I got them a little too lose and the tank droped out..oops..but hey it definatly made it easy to work around. then I just got a floor jack under the tank and put it back up in place. easy as pie.