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finally had a free day to throw on my new 2" drop shackles, stupid simple, took about 30 minutes.

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up next is some 08 20's and different bumpers
 

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Looking good. The new wheels/tires are really going to bring it together.
 

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I did my shackles a week ago. Idk bout you but my heart was pounding when removing the bolt to release the leaf springs.

Looks good dude!
 

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man I might have to get some pointers from you cuz I need to do this.

what bumpers are you looking at? looks good!


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4th gen front and a 3rd gen rear, best tip is take down your spare tire, give you more room to work. i jacked it up from the pumpkin, put jack stands under the cab, and pulled the wheels while it was in the air, then let down the jack so the weight of the axle gave a little bite on the bolts. unbolt the bottom first using a 13/16's wrench and a t55 torxs, then tap the bolt out a little so you can get a grip on the head. used the jack to releave tension while pulling on the bolt, and pull the bottom bolts out. then jack the pumkin up until the leafs spring eyelet is touching the bottom of your bed.then grab the t55 torxs and an extension, slide it over the frame and into the bolt on top, tab the bolt out, install in reverse
 

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nice man, I have too been considering a 4th gen bumper front because I don't like the options for our trucks.

thanks man, that's gonna come in handy for when iget my shackles


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Don't put it off, run by vato zone and grab a set, only 40 bucks, and less than an hour of your time you can level out the back end
 

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yeah man I'm just waiting on the funds lol


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Okay That's it i'm doing it! ill post before and after pictures!
 

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okay so i ordered them and they were $35 got here and i put them on and it was a VERY good idea i feel like it rides smoother for some reason i don't know how to make a before/ after picture all in one picture but ill post one tomorrow probably
 
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good deal man, get some pics
 

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right?!?!?! i know i have an extra 150 pounds in the back but its on an decline so it evens out haha
 

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