What will ORDs greasable shackles and bushings do for me?

[badmix]

Apprently ive got a hole burning in my pocket and too much free time, so im trying to upgrade/update my Blazer somewhat. I was looking on ORDs website and seen the greasable suspension stuff. Right now ive got Rough COuntry 2" spring lift and 33" M/Ts and swaybar removed. So what would these added components do for me in the long run? Thanks

 

[BILTIT]

I run greasable bushings on all ends of my springs/shackles (flip in the back, lift spring in front). I noticed it rides smoother and flexes abit better after i installed them. I like the fact that i can grease them periodically too.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

The shackles are longer (to keep the spring from hitting the frame) and are way stronger than the stock shackles (which are pretty flimsy).

It also uses bigger 1/2" bolts. Using greasable bolts will help the suspension flex/ride better and will make bushing removal easier.

Its all pretty much explained here.

 

[badmix]

Ok, cool.

As far as their HD shackles, I like the idea of these, but dont really want any more lift. do they add lift?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Ok, cool.

As far as their HD shackles, I like the idea of these, but dont really want any more lift. do they add lift?

They are 1/2" longer than the stock shackles so they will add 1/4" of lift.

 

[BILTIT]

You can get them in 4.5'' or 6''. 4'' is stock length. I run the 6'' and it gets you 1'' lift.

Ok, which HD shackles do you mean, front or rear?

The above is for rear, i also run the front HD shackles and they are longer and much beefier.

 

[badmix]

For the just the front or can I do this for the front and rear. 1" wouldnt be too bad.

 

[BILTIT]

These are for the rear:

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/hdREARshackles.htm

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

For the just the front or can I do this for the front and rear. 1" wouldnt be too bad.

ORD's front shackles are 1/2" longer and will give you 1/4" more lift.

BILTIT is showing you rear shackles to go along with a shackle flip.

 

[BILTIT]

I dont think you have to use them with a flip, can be done on factory setup, no?

(yes, i got mixed up on which shackles he meant, oops).

 

[BILTIT]

Here is a crappy pic of the ORD front shackles on mine.

http://www.putfile.com/pic/5406253

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

I dont think you have to use them with a flip, can be done on factory setup, no?

Can you put longer shackles on the factory rear shackle mount? Sure, but it'll lower the truck.

 

[BILTIT]

Yup, but only a 1/4'' inch for the 4.5''ers.

 

[badmix]

Just got off phone with ORd. I ordered everything but the rear HD shackles, while they do lower it 1/4" the front will be raised 1/4" so that is a diff. of 1/2" and could look funny. So, we shall see. Parts are ordered and on their way, see them next week sometime.