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Old 08-12-2012, 11:18 AM
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Default Question with shackles on a '99 as far as shorter shackles

Do they make shackles that are shorter than the stock shackles for rangers?? In my town we squat our trucks, a reverse rake, and I really dont want to slam my truck in the back by flipping the hangers or axle, I just want like a 1-2 inch drop. Any info will be EXTREMELY appreciated! Thanks!
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Old 08-12-2012, 12:26 PM
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Nope. Flip them.
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Old 08-12-2012, 01:21 PM
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Dang, can you mod the factory ones then?? I really don't wanna flip because it'll be to much drop. Im getting cts 17x7.5 rims and 33's so I don't wanna drop it to much
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Old 08-12-2012, 02:03 PM
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why don't you go look at them? anything is possible once you get off the computer and figure out a way to do it.
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Old 08-12-2012, 02:09 PM
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I have looked, and I've talked to lots of people. I don't have tons of cash to blow if modding it messes it up. And I don't know a whole lot about shackles and stuff so don't preach to me about going out and looking at my stuff.
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Old 08-12-2012, 02:15 PM
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you asked for info, i gave you info and a suggestion. get your panties out of the bunch they're in.
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Old 08-12-2012, 02:21 PM
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I know you gave me info but you didn't have try to preach your message of getting off the computer like I've seen you do on other posts, it's like you know how to do anything and everything. Did you do all the mods to your truck yourself or did you bring it in to a shop? And they ain't in a wad.
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Old 08-12-2012, 02:54 PM
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the suspension components were made by my friend's company, but install was done by me. bumper i made with a friend, fiberglass i installed and "painted" myself, stereo install was done by me, projector retrofit done by me, you get the picture. only thing my truck went to the shop to install was tint.

and when it comes to suspension, i would really hope i know a good amount of info since that's what my job deals with.
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Old 08-12-2012, 03:01 PM
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Aight
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:33 PM
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Default Re: Question with shackles on a '99 as far as shorter shackles

You could it the right way and go spring under. You could kick the 2" block out. You could do a shackle flip. You could run XJ shackles for about an inch drop but you loose travel which is fucking beyond stupid if you are trying to build something that works and not just look stupid.

I would recommend looking into what effect your cheap mod has on your suspension and spend the extra time and money to do it right instead of half ass.
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:36 PM
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Yeah I don't have a block though it's already been taken out
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:43 PM
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Default Re: Question with shackles on a '99 as far as shorter shackles

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Yeah I don't have a block though it's already been taken out
How damn low do you need to go? From the sound of it you just want a look not something that actually works so order some OEM Jeep XJ shackles.
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Old 08-12-2012, 06:07 PM
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Oh yeah no my truck ain't for muddin or climbing just looks. And yeah I don't wanna be unsafe though
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Old 08-13-2012, 09:05 AM
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Default Re: Question with shackles on a '99 as far as shorter shackles

flipping the rear hangers is only like 2" drop
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Old 08-13-2012, 01:13 PM
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Ten four
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