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Old May 31, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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A'ight, thanks
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Quick question. When you try to fit 31's after the shackle and t bar crank, do you need to cut the fenders at all because of rubbing?
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 98chevyblazer
Quick question. When you try to fit 31's after the shackle and t bar crank, do you need to cut the fenders at all because of rubbing?
Depends on the offset of the rims & how much was the T-Bar crank & what length shackles. A "2" shackle (over stock) only gives you 1" of lift because it's only lifting 1/2 of the rear leaf spring
So a pair of shackles 2" longer than stock only equal 1" of rear lift.
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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So what mdehoogh did actually only gave him 1" rear lift?
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 98chevyblazer
So what mdehoogh did actually only gave him 1" rear lift?
I didn't measure the shackles before hand but they gave me almost exactly 2" of lift (meaning they were 4" longer than stock). You really don't need to bother with the exact measurements though unless you plan on making them yourself. If you see something listed as a "2 inch lift shackle", generally they mean it will give 2" of lift.

To answer your other question though, I did have to trim my front fenders.
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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so 2 inch shackles only give 1 inch lift?
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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If it's advertised as a 2" lift shackle, you'll get 2" of lift. If the shackle itself is only 2" longer than stock, you get 1" is the way I'm understanding it. Basically. the 2 inch lift shackles are 4 inches longer than stock.
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRandom1
If it's advertised as a 2" lift shackle, you'll get 2" of lift. If the shackle itself is only 2" longer than stock, you get 1" is the way I'm understanding it. Basically. the 2 inch lift shackles are 4 inches longer than stock.
Yup, you have to make sure about the distance longer than stock. 2" longer = 1" lift because it's only moving half the leaf spring.
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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yea i thought so that last reply got me confused lol
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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im going to be buying these 2

they look 2 inches longer then stock ( i hope )
 

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