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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Sorry if that is a repetitive question. But I am on my phone and at work so searching is a little difficult. My question is, I already have a set of blocks in the rear for raising, can I use shackles too. Kind of a combined lift? And will it throw anything out of whack? I have seen some kits on Egay that come with the torsion keys and shackles. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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They make all kinds of parts to do it... Springs, shackle flip kits, blocks, etc... shackles would have to be shorter than stock to lift it thou right?
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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yea shackles are to lower the rear, unless their shorter with is pretty much not possible
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:51 PM
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let me see if I can post the link to the ones on Ebay. They specify for lift. But my original question is can i use block AND shackles together.http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-03-FORD-F...0df74b&vxp=mtr
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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shouldnt be a problem, blocks go under the leafs and the shackle is where the leaf mounts so doing both shouldnt be a problem at all
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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not a bad deal for the price
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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The max lift you can get from most shackles is 1". I have seen 2" but its very sketchy. Personally I'm doing a shackle flip.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:21 AM
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yea those shackles are going to be minimal lift, if your willing to compromise ride quality some, which i take it you are if you want keys as well, then you could get a add-a-leaf also, they will lift more than shackles.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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x2 for the add a leafs
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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awesome. Might look in to the add-a-leafs. Also, how high can you go before you have to modify the driveshafts? And i'm looking at about 4" total. its unlevel now with the blocks in the back but figure those shackles and keys should level it out.
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