2in drop level question

usaf2006 · Jul 7, 2014

Hey if I were to pick up the 2in drop shackles for a level would I need anything else?

Statcher1 · Jul 7, 2014

you should be good to go man.

usaf2006 · Jul 7, 2014

Would they come with new bushings and bolts or so you use stock ones

RamRod37 · Jul 7, 2014

They normally come with a new bushing but the bolt you would have to reuse and FYI Because Im doing this to my truck and iv messured your truck will still be 1 inch higher in the rear its stock 3 higher but with stock travel only 5in total Im going to settle for the 2in cause I use my truck for a pull behind 18ft a 18ft gooseneck and a 30 ft gooseneck so so 3 in travel is the least amount of travel I want even if I add air helper bags Just So You Know

Redtruck-VA · Jul 8, 2014

Here is a picture of a pair of 2" shackles I ran for about 5 years before I installed a flip kit.

usaf2006 · Jul 8, 2014

Thanks guys

usaf2006 · Jul 11, 2014

How do these2006 Dodge Ram 1500 MaxTrac Lowering Shackles & Hangers - Supension Parts look. Any review from you guys? I like the price lol.

Redtruck-VA · Jul 11, 2014

usaf2006 said:
How do these2006 Dodge Ram 1500 MaxTrac Lowering Shackles & Hangers - Supension Parts look. Any review from you guys? I like the price lol.

My guess is they have mixed up the pictures. On the left side column, third picture down you see the shackles that fit our Rams. The hangers shown I've only seen used on Chevy's. Our frame is boxed and those are for a single sided frame. Our trucks are very simple to lower using a flip kit. These kits can be bought or even made using trailer supply parts.

usaf2006 · Jul 11, 2014

Do you know of any places for diagrams to make one?

Edit: nevermind

usaf2006 · Jul 11, 2014

Anyone have lightly used drop shackles for sale? Or should I just get new..
The ones I linked up top are only 59 with free shipping. Its oddly marked 2wd lol which doesnt make sense but hey 59 is a good deal. They look like the ones that Red posted and have zerk fittings. With lowering shackles you can use stock shocks right?

Redtruck-VA · Jul 12, 2014

You can talk to Matt.
McGaughy's 2" Rear Drop Shackles 02-08 Ram 1500

usaf2006 · Jul 13, 2014

Redtruck-VA said:
Here is a picture of a pair of 2" shackles I ran for about 5 years before I installed a flip kit.

You don't still have these do you... or are they worn out... Do they wear out?

Redtruck-VA · Jul 13, 2014

usaf2006 said:
You don't still have these do you... or are they worn out... Do they wear out?

No and I'm not sure you can wear them out. The polyurethane bushings are plenty tough.

usaf2006 · Jul 13, 2014

Bummer. Thanks anyways

usaf2006 · Jul 14, 2014

Red were those maxtrac shackles? I found some for $45 free shipping

Redtruck-VA · Jul 14, 2014

usaf2006 said:
Red were those maxtrac shackles? I found some for $45 free shipping

I don't remember, I bought them some 8-9 years ago. They are a low tech item and as long as they are well made I'd buy them.

usaf2006 · Jul 14, 2014

Thanks again

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