Quick Question; Lowering Shackles

TitanTy · 11-24-2007, 09:27 AM

Currently putting on 2" lowering shackles. On the rear drivers side bottom bolt to shackle, it does not look like I can remove the entire bolt with out removing the side storage compartment. Is this true? Is there another way?

**bbomar** · 11-24-2007, 09:39 AM

Looks about right!! Good luck!

NorCal 4x4 · 11-24-2007, 09:46 AM

Some people speed-bore a socket access hole and plug it later ... I forget if you jack the truck for the shackle swap, but if so, do it first, so the hole is in the correct place.

PRG has a way to remove the box fairly easily, so maybe someone has a link to his instructions, (if he ever wrote and posted them).

TitanTy · 11-24-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by NorCal 4x4

PRG has a way to remove the box fairly easily, so maybe someone has a link to his instructions, (if he ever wrote and posted them).

You guys just confirmed what I am seeing.

Looks as if I can remove the Box but I would also need to remove the mud flap assembly to get to some of the screws for the box.

I'm getting out the drill.

Thanks

TitanTy · 11-24-2007, 10:32 AM

Alright got that. Now where do I put the jack to release pressure off the rear leafs. Unter the Axle or unter the frame?

Thanks

PrerunnerGreg · 11-24-2007, 07:27 PM

who did you get the shackles from? Did they offer any advise? You need to remove the storage box. two phillips screws, 6 bolts and 3 plastic clips. Takes about 2 minutes to remove.

TitanTy · 11-24-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerGreg

who did you get the shackles from? Did they offer any advise? You need to remove the storage box. two phillips screws, 6 bolts and 3 plastic clips. Takes about 2 minutes to remove.

I got them off e-bay. They are made by spring tech. Seem to be well made. I'll be using them for strictly on road use. I actually drilled a hole in the box to remove the screw (wife gave me a time allowance). The hole lines up up with the removable shelf so it's hardly noticeable with the shelf in. I'll go back and patch it up later.