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Originally Posted by SDTitan1
did you get the shackles to lower rear a bit or just cuz they're stronger....or both?
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Mainly because they are stronger, but lowering the rear 3/4" won't be too big of a deal either.
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Originally Posted by bestatchess
It saves about 30 minutes - 15 minutes to pull the box and 15 minutes to put it back.
The shackles are not that difficult to install, although there are some dubious instructions posted on other Titan forums about driving the shackle bolts out with a drift (which is likely to mess up the threads). Don't fall for that. If you jack up and support the frame of the truck on jack stands, you can control the tension on the spring shackles with a floor jack under the pumpkin, such that you can just unloosen and slip the shackle bolts out. PRG posted some correct instructions somewhere.
With all the salt action, you might want to start spraying the shackle bolts with penetrating oil (WD-40 etc.) a few days in advance.
If you ignore the stuff about messing with the U-bolts and pinion angle shims, the link below gives a pretty good description. Also, I did not find any need to bend any pinch weld.
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...ring/index.php |
Thanks for the info. That is why I'm waiting till I'm back home. I don't have the proper stuff at my apartment to jack the truck high enough to let the rear end sag. I think of it simlarly to removing the swingarm/shock/linkage on the rear end of my quad. It's basically the same idea as far as getting the bolts out.
You mention using the WD-40. I recently bought a can of
CRC Freeze-Off. WOW, this stuff is great. It works better than any other penetrating lubricant that I have EVER used. Highly recommend it.
Again, thanks for the comments/tips.