05-23-2012, 11:25 AM. Pretty common and if you have an angled zero rate, then you can correct the pinion angle. 484 County Road 113. Following are the terms and conditions that constitute our Shipping Policy. Ive got a 62 merc monterey. If you remove the 2" block you will end up with 2" of lift above stock (4" reversal - 2" block = 2" lift). Kit includes two frame brackets, two 3/8" shackles, 1" thick zero rates with Grade 9 center pins, all new Grade 8 hardware for the shackle flip brackets and shackles, and instructions.
Mine already has bolts so This should be easy for me. Location: cibolo tx. Another plus of using a rear shackle flip kit is that not only does it lift the rear, it also moves the axle forward as well as repositions the pinion so it is pointed further up than it would when it was stock. Minor stuff, but just another small item for your list. Join Date: Oct 2017. Once drilled, bolt the hanger to the frame temporarily upside down from stock. I went with this one here that came with everything I needed to add the leaf () and as you can see it not only lifted the rear but also added an extra 1492 lb to the spring capacity.
8 hardware are you putting on? 01-11-2006 09:26 PM. Basic hand tools to install Apoc shackle flip bracket. I will be attaching a good amount of photos in the next post because, "Pics or it didn't happen! Toyota's factory shackle mount is not setup to allow maximum flex at the shackle which limits the drop out flex of the rear axle on your Tacoma. Your rear axle moves a little forward with the shackle flip.
Locate rear shackle hanger and remove shackle/leaf spring from it. I have locking nuts, but I will admit that I dont have grade 8 bolts, The place we went too didnt have them at the time so we went ahead and got these, I havent had any problems and Im not too concerned about it. Unlike conventional kits, we have added two additional mounting holes at the bottom of the frame to prevent bending and fatigue. Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts.
Well... the air hammer was somehow making them mushroom out between the hanger and frame and get stuck. It looks pretty much the same to me as well. Phone: (970) 945-7777. To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Application: 1988 - 1998 Chevy/GMC Truck, Tahoe, Suburban (GMT400 chassis). Next drill the forward top hole and rear bottom hole on the frame that use to hold the hangers to 1/2 inch. Check out my thread in the RC lift thread. I have F150 springs in the back right now with no blocks, and sitting at about a 4" lift height. DOR's shackle flip softens your rear suspension using the factory springs, while still providing the same towing capacity. I didn't like how that looked when I had my stock bed, but with the flatbed it's now a non-issue. Has anyone here done a shackle flip? If you do that with just the stock flip, the rear would still sit 3. New lift springs are most likely gonna be stiff, meaning a rough ride. I want to do it my self with the factory shackle bracket.
Simply grind, chisel, or plasma cut the old rivets off your stock hangers. Laser cut, CNC formed, Mig welded 100% USA made materials and labor, no cheap off shore steel here! 4 Vortec Build |12-12-2017, 12:25 AM||# 10|. ORD sells a zero rate that moves the axle back, raises its an inch. Make sure the holes are centered and lined up the first time to prevent hassle later on. 2wd models will receive 5. Then grind the forward top edge down an 1/8th of an inch to prevent chafing on the box when reinstalled (pictured below). If you have a two piece rear driveshaft, we will send you a zero rate that is milled with an angle to correct your driveline angle. So instead of using conventional rear lift springs from Deaver or Atlas or just slapping some lift blocks under the stock springs, I noticed that the "Bolt pattern" on the rear shackle hangers for the E-Series vans happens to be the same as the ones on the 1978-1997 F250s. 25" lift with the factory block removed, or 5. Please print label and return products in original condition.
Orders over $651 ship FREE! 75" lift if the factory block is retained. 5 inch lift instead of 4 on my K20. In a short wheelbase K5 or Shortbox truck the driveline angles are going to get funky. Article/photo's courtesy of. 10-09-2006 09:42 AM. My 91 K5 actually took a little bit of work as the slip yoke 241 took away over 7" of driveshaft length from the 75's. It's the same price and will only lift your truck 1/2" to 1" (adjustable) over what you have already, but will still give you the performance of a shackle flip in conjunction with your aftermarket leaf springs. A refund will be given on parts only which excludes labor, installation charges and shipping & handling. Chase the rivet holes in your frame with a 7/16" drill bit. I waited on purchasing the rear heavy duty shackles because Sky also offers a 1" lifted heavy duty shackle but upon realizing that would move my axle further forward than I wanted to I just went with the stock length heavy duty shackles (). Increase Tacoma Suspension Travel. Join us now and experience the difference!
This can be done super fast with an air chisel. I plan on doing this do I just flip the shackle or the rear perch. I havent been able to go flip them yet. Looks like you could save some money over buying two rear springs.
12-21-2017, 11:34 AM||# 12|. But the difference would be very little. All orders are processed within 1-3 business days. Lots of good info... thanks! Note: The bracket lift height is based off of what you are at now. You need to consider all the other parts of the swap. Ready, set, describe. 1991 V3500 350/4l80/205 60/14 4. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP. 02-02-2010 05:54 PM. So for example if your truck came with a 2" block and you use a 4" reversal bracket it would be 4" lift keeping the block. All grade 8 mounting hardware is included. Adding a bump stop extension may be desirable to limit damage to the leaf springs. Well after all of that I am happy to report that the ride is phenomenal.
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