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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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Hey wanna put 2" shackles on the back 1. How easy is this to do? 2.can I see some pics of trucks with just the rear dropped 2 inches? Please and thank-you!
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Its real easy. All ya have to do is raise the back of the truck up with some Jack stands. Use a jack to get all the weight off the rear leafs. And unbolt the OEM ones, and swap in the drop shackles.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Do u know a good place for cheap ones?
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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I would say either Belltech or DJM. I wouldnt skimp out on a important suspension part.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Isn't there a guy on here that sells for cheap?
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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I got the DJM, cost me $145 installed.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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You done yet?

I paid 99.00 for my DJM shackles several years ago. They've been worry free since 2004.

They're easy to install, we actually installed a pair on my buddy's 2002 Supercrew in the parking lot at work in less then 30 minutes.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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Bought em just gotta find some time to get under my truck
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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wow, you guys are getting ripped new ones!!! here's mine, i got roush 3" drop shackles on craigslist for $40, installed them myself for free and took out the 1" lifting block for a 4" drop....
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rangeransom
wow, you guys are getting ripped new ones!!! here's mine, i got roush 3" drop shackles on craigslist for $40, installed them myself for free and took out the 1" lifting block for a 4" drop....
I'd rather blame someone else if it gets messed up. And After I sliced my hand open doing my grill, it's worth the $80 install.
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