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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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ok, i know some of you have used drop shackles to level your truck out. my question is this. do you need pinion shims or not? i know the Belltech and DJM shackles don't come with them. but Ground Force shackles do come with them. i am comtemplating using drop shackles to level my truck and that way i can use my all terrain tires during the winter months. i plan to buy a nice set of 20's with normal street tires for the rest of the year. just to switch things up a bit. if you have drop shackles only, post up pics. thanks!
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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i just installed some 2" Belltech drop shackles two weeks ago on my 2010 SCrew and no shims were needed...
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by guidry123
i just installed some 2" Belltech drop shackles two weeks ago on my 2010 SCrew and no shims were needed...

That Looks Good, I've Been Wanting Shackles And This Just Made My Mind Up. Thanks!
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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That's what I want to do to my XLT Screw as well. Thanks for the picture.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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thanks and your welcome guys!
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Guidry, does your truck have a two piece drive shaft? Have you had any low speed vibration?
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by guidry123
i just installed some 2" Belltech drop shackles two weeks ago on my 2010 SCrew and no shims were needed...
Looks good I am kinda wanting to do the same thing to my truck.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by guidry123
i just installed some 2" Belltech drop shackles two weeks ago on my 2010 SCrew and no shims were needed...
Like I said, you inspired me! Looks so much better leveled! Thanks again man for that little nudge to do it!
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BL4CKOUT

Like I said, you inspired me! Looks so much better leveled! Thanks again man for that little nudge to do it!
Looks great. Did you just do the rear shackles? Is your truck a 2wd? I've thought about ditching my level kit and doing the rear shackles and running some 22s and an all season street tire. I'm never off road and could use some extra mpg.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by guidry123
i just installed some 2" Belltech drop shackles two weeks ago on my 2010 SCrew and no shims were needed...

what part number did you use? 6406?
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