Anyone have 1-2 inch drop shackle???

GMCRIG · 12-01-2012, 10:07 PM

So I have close to 33 inch tires and did the fender mod and a little crank with the T bars so tire are now clearing but I don't want to crank any more to get front end higher then the rear. I want the front end to sit higher then the rear and was thinking of just throwing the drop shackles to level.

Are tow bags gonna be a problem with 1-2 inch rear drop?

GMCRIG · 12-02-2012, 07:47 AM

Morning Bump

6dot6 · 12-02-2012, 07:56 AM

oh thee ole carolina squat eh? im betting that 1-2 inches in the rear really wont make anything noticable if you didnt really crank your bars much. you can also try takin out overloads in addition. might give you around 2-3 maybe? post pics when your done.

GMCRIG · 12-02-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6dot6

oh thee ole carolina squat eh? im betting that 1-2 inches in the rear really wont make anything noticable if you didnt really crank your bars much. you can also try takin out overloads in addition. might give you around 2-3 maybe? post pics when your done.

I need the over load for the 5th wheel. But I have been looking at the
Cognito leveling kit as well. My issues is that the I don't want to
buy a upper arm then have the rear just a tad higher then the front
still. I was looking on the NorCal site and saw the trucks with
leveling kits but the front is not really level to me, but that's just
me... it does looks close.

GMCRIG · 01-12-2013, 05:44 PM

Any one have 33's on a stock front with just the 2 inch lower shackles and have a picture?

espey34 · 01-12-2013, 05:52 PM

I have a shackle that will do 1"-4" bought it for my 04 not sure if it will work on 07.5+ but they might

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**TDIpowered** · 01-12-2013, 06:01 PM

The cognito should be fine. It is just a matter of adjusting the keys afterwards. If you can't get the front high enough on stock keys with the uca kit, then you'll need leveling keys. But at that point you'll definitely have to upgrade your shocks to longer ones if you haven't alway

GMCRIG · 01-12-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDIpowered

The cognito should be fine. It is just a matter of adjusting the keys afterwards. If you can't get the front high enough on stock keys with the uca kit, then you'll need leveling keys. But at that point you'll definitely have to upgrade your shocks to longer ones if you haven't alway

Thanks

danhr · 01-13-2013, 06:09 AM

33"s, with 3" lowering shackle. Did the Nor-cal large fender mod. No rubbing... even at full lock while going over bumps.

nvrplzd · 01-13-2013, 10:47 AM

^trucks looking good man.

To the OP, Definitely go with 3" shackles. The best part about them is that they have additional holes to be able to set them at 2" (and maybe one, never measured mine)

Belltech part #6403 is the ticket imho.

just be warned... it may not be low enough for you (I found this out the hard way)

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GMCRIG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCaL, The Diesel Emission Capital Posts: 298	Anyone have 1-2 inch drop shackle with tow bags??? So I have close to 33 inch tires and did the fender mod and a little crank with the T bars so tire are now clearing but I don't want to crank any more to get front end higher then the rear. I want the front end to sit higher then the rear and was thinking of just throwing the drop shackles to level. Are tow bags gonna be a problem with 1-2 inch rear drop? Last edited by GMCRIG; 01-25-2013 at 09:18 PM.

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espey34 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 873	I have a shackle that will do 1"-4" bought it for my 04 not sure if it will work on 07.5+ but they might Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ Jeff-04.5 CCSB LS,Kory Willis tuned, Edge CTS, EGT and Boost guages, Afe MP, SDP EGR delete, PCV Reroute, AD 165, Fuelrail/cp3 fittings, FPRV shimmed, DHD Boost tubes and Downpipe, MBRP 4" w/6" stack, Cognito UCA's ,pitman/idlerarm braces, Bilstiens, Kryptonite centerlink/tie-rods, Trac bars by me, MA T-case brace, Kool-vue tow mirrors, Line-x everywhere, Amsoil synthetics, All light mod, 20" XD Hoss +18 305-55 TrailGraps. 2 Kicker 8" L7's NathanAirchime K3la Hornair 548 kit with GW manual valve BIG WISH LIST! SYNTHETIC MOTORSPORTS AND KORY WILLIS FTW

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TDIpowered Hang it!...Fire! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 4,251	The cognito should be fine. It is just a matter of adjusting the keys afterwards. If you can't get the front high enough on stock keys with the uca kit, then you'll need leveling keys. But at that point you'll definitely have to upgrade your shocks to longer ones if you haven't alway __________________ Max - 07 LBZ ECLB LOWERED! Plugged, Rerouted, Blocked, PPE Mod, DE 5 inch, DE 3inch DP, EFI Live DSP-5 by IDAHO ROB, Insight, Raptor 150, Transgo Jr, Nicktane, PROEFX Steel Roll Pan, XD Revolvers -24 Offset 20x10 w/ 305/50 Nitto 420s, Alligator Sleeves, Belltech 3inch drop shackles, T Bar bolts all the way out, DDM Tuning 6000k Low/3000k Fog, and about 50lbs of Zipties

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nvrplzd DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: West Central MO Posts: 2,524	^trucks looking good man. To the OP, Definitely go with 3" shackles. The best part about them is that they have additional holes to be able to set them at 2" (and maybe one, never measured mine) Belltech part #6403 is the ticket imho. just be warned... it may not be low enough for you (I found this out the hard way) __________________ Tyler- 2007.5 3500HD SRW Long N' Looow EFI by Kory Willis, Garrett, DJM, DPC, PPE, Airdog, Nitto, Profab, Airlift, Cognito.. just to name a few. BIG thanks to Will with Troll Performance Tuning and Matt with Blackout Diesel Performance 2004.5 LLY Ext Cab 8' ~EFI, Fabtech 6" and much, much more.. SOLD

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