shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
#1
shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
I just bought a 2000 ZR2 Blazer with 84000 miles on it. The back sags so much I cant stand looking at it. Which would be better some air bags or shackles? I'm planning on buying a small trailer and a dirtbike this spring and the air bag idea seems cool because I could put more air in them to level the load out. I know the shackles cost about 1/3 as much and that Synergy Offroad makes an outstanding pair in different sizes.
But you guys know alot more about this stuff than I do. So what do you think is best?
But you guys know alot more about this stuff than I do. So what do you think is best?
#2
RE: shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
i would bag on a leaf spring it will give u a softer ride when towing plus the leveling u need if u have ever road in a full size with helper bags u can feel the difference it makes thats what i would do.
#3
RE: shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
Ok well I have air shocks which are easy to install, pretty cheap and I swear I got a 2 inch lift out of it.
#4
RE: shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
I say Shackles
#5
RE: shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
I say shackles too because they are cheaper and better.
#6
RE: shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
Both options will help, but won't fix the actual problem. I would consider having the springs re-arched or buying new springs.
#7
RE: shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
I just installed my new shackles.. I got them from Knaffle on zr2usa.com-
Before:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...hackles001.jpg
After:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...hackles006.jpg
Before:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...hackles001.jpg
After:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...hackles006.jpg
#8
RE: shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
I have shackles, AAL's, and air shocks. I'd go with shackles first.
#9
RE: shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
all of those previous answers will work like rearching the leafs and so forth but when u want to consider ride quality air shocks and bag on a leaf willgive you the best ride
#10
RE: shackles or air bags to fix sagging leafs
ORIGINAL: thomasgto
I just installed my new shackles.. I got them from Knaffle on zr2usa.com-
Before:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...hackles001.jpg
After:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...hackles006.jpg
I just installed my new shackles.. I got them from Knaffle on zr2usa.com-
Before:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...hackles001.jpg
After:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...hackles006.jpg
ORIGINAL: thegr81
all of those previous answers will work like rearching the leafs and so forth but when u want to consider ride quality air shocks and bag on a leaf willgive you the best ride
all of those previous answers will work like rearching the leafs and so forth but when u want to consider ride quality air shocks and bag on a leaf willgive you the best ride