Awesome video! Great job explaining how to do this install. The Mcgauphy 33089 install instructions didn't say anything about the trailer hitch removal.
You made it Look so simple, thanks. I ran into a problem on my 2013 Silverado where I cannot get the top bolt out of the shackle because I cannot raise the spring high enough to push it out over the frame. GM in its wisdom put a ridge on the bottom of the box that prevents this.
I appreciate the video! The part I was hoping to see the most was distorted by the recommended next videos. It would be Awesome to have a clear before and after shot on a level surface
Sorry bout that cuz. The truck now has been lifted in the front with stock rear to sit level but a tad taller. I thought I recognized your name, I've watched some of your vw air shock videos before.
@@Fentertainment you got me! hopefully you gained some useful info from them. I just installed my drop shackles. mine were a little easier as the bed wasn't even on the truck. I'm excited to see what it looks like once i finish body work and paint!
I appreciate your video. I think this looks very simple to do. Takes time sure, but easy to understand for someone who knows nothing about it, like me. I have none of the tools you used, well everything but to lift it up. Let me ask you. Would it be cheaper for me to buy that stuff, or just buy the shackles and let a shop put them on? And what's a fair price in your opinion for a shop doing this? I'd appreciate you input. Thanks. Trucks look a thousand times better when they set flat in my opinion. I don't know why they come from the factory like that, what is the reason, do you know?
I know what you mean, I would take the money a shop charges and buy a floor jack and a couple stands. I bought mine from harbor freight years ago. I use them all the time for different stuff. Not sure what's a fair price. Just shop for prices and think what's the better deal. Once you purchase tools they should last you vs paying a shop for labor.
Trucks are always raised in the rear from the factory cause of towing and payload. The designers think the truck should only look level when you have a certain load pushing the rear down like pulling a loaded trailer or have gravel in the bed but its only level until you have even more weight so why they dont design it to be level to begin with we will never know.
Great video. What about if I just put new rear shocks on? Do I need shorter shocks or shock top mount extensions or can I hopefully let it ride on the new shocks even with the lowering shackles?
with only a 2” drop you should probably be fine with the shocks that you put in. i’m in the same boat. just did shocks now i want to drop the rear and level it.
You must be able to bench a thousand pounds. My springs definitely did not pull down that easy at all. I also had two extra bolts near the front of the hitch going to the bumper. Much more difficult then perceived.
If you are just adding spindles then I would just run stock shocks since spindles doesnt change suspension geometry. It just changes where the hub is centered on the spindle. If you run springs, then I would add aftermarket shocks for that type of suspension.
Does it not reduce rear shock travel by adding the drop shackles? A shock manuf told me if you add the drop shackles the rate of travel for the shock will be greatly diminished and thus will prematurely wear any shock out not designed for a 2" drop. Your thoughts?
You can purchase shock extenders for the shocks. However I did not do that, If I would have lowered the rear 4 inches with shackles and hangers I would have. The last truck that I lowered I did a 6" axle flip kit on it came with the shock extenders and I did that. I havent been able to tell a difference since they have been on the truck and I pretty much daily this truck. So it may over time but so far I havent noticed it. I think shock extenders can be had for around $30 for the pair.
Might be a stupid question but would I still need to get both sides up if I am just installing one shackle on one side? Or would jacking up the side I am working on be just fine?
@@angelz98 My truck doesnt have struts, it has a shock and springs. My other truck has spindles for a leveled look but was more expensive for the spindles and alignment. If your truck has struts then I believe you can do a strut level and no have to do an alignment but not sure.
It depends on how you use the truck. While it will still ride the same and handle as good or better the rear will bottom out sooner under heavy loads when used like a work truck. They have ways to work around thos but thats a different thong altogether now the next thing you have to think of is do ypu want to lift or lower your truck? Its not as simple as just leveling it out. If you want a lower level look then rear shackles. If you want a lifted level look you need to lift the front.
Is one side lower than the other in back mine is and don't know why. the front is the same on both sides I got my Shackle put on today one side is 33 ³/⁸ other side is 35⅛ in the back
You can add blocks with drop shackles. They will work together. Drop shackles relocates the rear mount upward were blocks relocates the leafs at the axle.
Nice job 👍 I put 2" drop shackles on my 04 chevy single cab but did not get the drop I wanted. Still looks higher from the back. So i order a pair of 2" drop hangers hope those give me the level I'm looking for in the back. 🤞
The top hole is the lowest point because it raises the leaf up the highest. IF you put it in the 2nd hole it would only lower it like an inch instead of 2".
Jose Ibarra yes I just tightened mine down hard as I could and it works just fine I check them here and there and they haven’t backed out any but the paper the shackles come with says how much to torque them too.
So does this level most trucks? I have a 2004 chev 1500 and was thinking about dropping it a little or else level it. Would this work? Or would I need to measure the front and back to see which needs a drop shackle?
The back is about 3" higher than the front. This will take care of most of that. The only way to truly level it would be to add lift spindles to the front. I have a video on that as well.
Fentertainment iv been hearing I should remove the rear lift blocks. I’m just wondering does my truck even have them? I have 04 1500 Silverado 4x4 or should I just install the 2” drop shackle
@@Arahsaka Look between the leaf springs and axle to see if you have rear blocks. This truck did not have rear blocks on it. But if yours does then you could, Just make sure your u bolts have enough threads on them to use.
@@Fentertainment is there any way to help that, that’s not helper bags, but doesn’t affect ride quality too much? It doesn’t matter that much to me, but if it can be helped, I might as well do it.
@@Fentertainment yea, the most I’ll probably every haul is a washer and dryer, or a refrigerator. And U-hauls exist for a reason, so I think I’ll be fine.
I put a 2 inch rear drop shackles on my gen 5 Silverado. I had problems in the sense of the seal was wearing out and there was a lot of pressure on my trans. I was told by the dealership I should remove them or get my transmission leveled. I ended up removing them. Any idea on what I can do exactly
@@valleymade9563 Not real sure. You'd need to measure the angle using and angle finder and buy appropriate shims for whatever degree needed. Typically that fixes the driveshaft angle to the gears. Maybe someone will comment if they know if it'll correct the angle at the transmission as well.
I'm back on your page. What rims are those? It doesn't look like they are twenty inch, is that right? I'd like to get some rims exactly like those but in twenty's. Do you know the "name" of them so I can search for them?
This truck is a 2wd with coil springs. I lowered the back in this video but after a couple months I put it back to stock and installed a spindle lift for the front. I have a single cab 04 2wd also that the spindle lift was on that I plan on lowering.
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If it's a 2wd then you could get coil spacers but the ride quality would change or spindles but then the track width would change. I have lift spindles on the front of my other 2wd Chevrolet.
@@videosdemexico99 that's good then. I put a set if 3" spacers on a truck once and the truck was bouncy in the front. I think the shocks were too short. I swapped them for the spindle. Now my front sits a tad proud of the rear.
ok, measured the rear and it was 38 1/4 before i install the same shackles, same holes as in the video. all said and done, sitting on the ground i went to 39 1/2. did not lower at all....WTF?
no clue, however i did throw several bags of concrete mix in the back and drove around. after about 30 minutes it settled to 37'', for my needs this was good. the parking garage at work in DC has a clearance of 74''. my truck was 74 3/4 before changing out the shackles and now its settled to 73 1/2. in the end it worked thank goodness.
@@Fentertainment ok because I thought I had to get different ones bc I put brand new ones on 😂 nice truck by the way I only got a 91 C1500 that's getting an LT1 350
@@Fentertainment boss you stayed whit the stock shocks are they not compressed all the way down reason to my question is I bought a truck that has the shackles installed but I need to replace shocks which are in bad condition was thinking of getting Bilstein 4600 which I have on my other trucks but this will be the first truck I keep leveled like yours any suggestions on Schocks thankyou 👍🏽
@@ismaeltapia5641 These shocks arent bottomed out and still have plenty of travel. On all the trucks that I have installed just shackles on I've never replaced my shocks. When I've done flip kits in the past I would replace the shocks or do shock extenders. If you purchased your truck with the shackles on it. No telling how the truck was used and replacing them might be the best bet.
@@_rubenocampo_ just make sure if it needs new bushings of course in the stock shackles but I would replace them anyway if u ever put the stock shackles back on even if it doesn't look like they need it u will be thankful u did
Good video bro i just did mine a montje or two ago and its a hella better look imo. Only difference for me was i didnt pull my hitch i just used a plasma (drill bit would work) and put a round hole to pull the bolt put without taking the receiver off. I want more low myself for this truck next is front drop spindles and rear is getting stock shackles back in and a axle flip. Your truck is clean as fuck tho.
Appreciate it. I lifted this truck with some 2wd lift spindles and stock in the back now. My other 04 that I took the spindles off of, Well I want more low for that truck as well! Thinking of doing a 4/6 on it. I'm sure it didnt take long to make room with the plasma!
@@Fentertainment i have a stock ram for work a lifted 00 mistang lowered 92 explore and this lowered 99 for fun lol i do miss my wreaked lifted 01 dakota greatly tho. Plamsma makes life more fun for sure lol. I jist hate stock myself. As for the 4/6 i would like to myself but dont want to drop to much in tire size. Im 1" from the bumb stock in front and to go any lower than the 2" inch spindle i would have to cut the bumb and mount out for more low lol. As fpr the back i didnt want to notch the frame but will likly have to for anything more than an axle flip. The 99 needs more low and better sub/center console built then cam,catless ypipe and ststurbo. Goal is to wipe the floor with my buddys procharged avalanche he put to much money into lol.
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the most informational video i’ve come across, i really appreciate it!
I felt dirt fall in my eyes when you hit that bottom bolt in with the hammer lol
Awesome video! Great job explaining how to do this install. The Mcgauphy 33089 install instructions didn't say anything about the trailer hitch removal.
Glad you made this, I questioned the ease of installation and now I know I will easily knock it out. Thanks
You made it Look so simple, thanks. I ran into a problem on my 2013 Silverado where I cannot get the top bolt out of the shackle because I cannot raise the spring high enough to push it out over the frame. GM in its wisdom put a ridge on the bottom of the box that prevents this.
Did you fix your problem if so can you tell me how you did it?
@@Pot101 He probably traded it in for a 'real man's' truck.
Gotta hammer that part of the bed out the way don’t let that stop you
Let jack down. Might have to stand on bumper and it might dent your bed when popping free.
That is a great looking truck friend. The stance is absolutely perfect and looks BADASS!! Lucky guy to find sucha clean pickup
Truck looks great, nice work 😊
he might be a "bubba", but he is pretty cool and cuts to the chase. kudos
This is the best tutorial I have ever seen amazing video
I appreciate the video! The part I was hoping to see the most was distorted by the recommended next videos. It would be Awesome to have a clear before and after shot on a level surface
Sorry bout that cuz. The truck now has been lifted in the front with stock rear to sit level but a tad taller. I thought I recognized your name, I've watched some of your vw air shock videos before.
@@Fentertainment you got me! hopefully you gained some useful info from them. I just installed my drop shackles. mine were a little easier as the bed wasn't even on the truck. I'm excited to see what it looks like once i finish body work and paint!
Great video very good info on what needs to come off and when!
I appreciate your video. I think this looks very simple to do. Takes time sure, but easy to understand for someone who knows nothing about it, like me. I have none of the tools you used, well everything but to lift it up. Let me ask you. Would it be cheaper for me to buy that stuff, or just buy the shackles and let a shop put them on? And what's a fair price in your opinion for a shop doing this? I'd appreciate you input. Thanks. Trucks look a thousand times better when they set flat in my opinion. I don't know why they come from the factory like that, what is the reason, do you know?
I know what you mean, I would take the money a shop charges and buy a floor jack and a couple stands. I bought mine from harbor freight years ago. I use them all the time for different stuff. Not sure what's a fair price. Just shop for prices and think what's the better deal. Once you purchase tools they should last you vs paying a shop for labor.
Fentertainment aright thanks man 🙏
Trucks are always raised in the rear from the factory cause of towing and payload. The designers think the truck should only look level when you have a certain load pushing the rear down like pulling a loaded trailer or have gravel in the bed but its only level until you have even more weight so why they dont design it to be level to begin with we will never know.
@@zash008 I saw this months ago, and thought I'd replied to it lol. Thanks for he knowledge.
Great video. What about if I just put new rear shocks on? Do I need shorter shocks or shock top mount extensions or can I hopefully let it ride on the new shocks even with the lowering shackles?
with only a 2” drop you should probably be fine with the shocks that you put in. i’m in the same boat. just did shocks now i want to drop the rear and level it.
At 3:28 how did you get the bolt out?
You must be able to bench a thousand pounds. My springs definitely did not pull down that easy at all. I also had two extra bolts near the front of the hitch going to the bumper. Much more difficult then perceived.
Had to use the jack the truck came with and wedge it between the bed and leaf springs.. dude made it look to easy..lol
Great great video exactly a easy straight forward video thx dude
so you dont have to completely lift the truck rear wheels in the air just enough to get tension off the rear end??
Are you supposed to add grease where those fittings are??
what are the dimensions of your tires.... love the look overall... clean truck!
If we're looking to add new shocks in the front, would you buy stock fitting?
If you are just adding spindles then I would just run stock shocks since spindles doesnt change suspension geometry. It just changes where the hub is centered on the spindle. If you run springs, then I would add aftermarket shocks for that type of suspension.
Does it not reduce rear shock travel by adding the drop shackles? A shock manuf told me if you add the drop shackles the rate of travel for the shock will be greatly diminished and thus will prematurely wear any shock out not designed for a 2" drop. Your thoughts?
You can purchase shock extenders for the shocks. However I did not do that, If I would have lowered the rear 4 inches with shackles and hangers I would have. The last truck that I lowered I did a 6" axle flip kit on it came with the shock extenders and I did that. I havent been able to tell a difference since they have been on the truck and I pretty much daily this truck. So it may over time but so far I havent noticed it. I think shock extenders can be had for around $30 for the pair.
I’m running into the issue of not being able to take the top bolt out on my 2007 Silverado anything I can do to help get that fix that
Will it fit my 1993 gmc sierra c1500 SL long bed?
One of hmmm my leaf springs is touching the bottom of my bed, did I do something right? I can hear it hot everytime I hit a bump
Fantastic job
Is possible to lower the front of these trucks to give it a dragster look or is that a custom job ?
I am interested in completed this project also. What size socket did you use to remove the hitch bolts?
Nice clean job dude. Thanks for the video.
How you gonna skip the most important part….taking the stock shackle out
Where can I find these shackles that you use it is video I have a 06 cateye classic Chevy Silverado
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I’ve got the same truck and color rwd what do U think are the widest tires I could put on w this 2 inch lower shackle 18x10 or 12 ? Or 16x 10 ?
I noticed the factory shackle faces one way, and on the drop shackle you faced it backwards does it matter what way you face it
Quick question man, I lifted the truck and loosened the bolts ? But they would come off even after hammering and all that. Any advice .
So from my understanding the highest setting will drop the truck and the lowest setting will raise it ?
The lowest setting is stock. Then 1" drop then 2" drop
Hey man at the time what was the wheel/tire setup looks super good!
At the time this truck had the oem 2018 take offs. I think these were 265/60r18s I think.
Does it matter which way the shackle should face
would this fit on a 2007 Silverado classic
Thats a clean truck
Good vid! I’m going to drop mines now
Thanks for the quick and simple video bro! Btw what is the name of those stock wheels?
Not sure the name of them but they are 14-18 z71s.
@@Fentertainment thanks 👍
Are those stock tires?
Are you using a jack under the axel whatsoever to take pressure off the springs?
Using a jack stand under the frame and then using the floor jack to take away pressure from the springs. You are correct.
@@Fentertainment thank you!
Good looking truck
Thanks.
Might be a stupid question but would I still need to get both sides up
if I am just installing one shackle on one side? Or would jacking up the
side I am working on be just fine?
I got a z71 4x4 might do this instead of a lift while i save for one. Will i get killed👁👄👁
Will this negatively effect the truck in any way? I want to do this to my 06 Silverado.
No it will not. You are not removing any of the suspension, Just moving the leaf spring mount higher in the rear allowing a 2" drop.
Fentertainment Cool thanks! Would you say this is a better alternative than doing front strut spacers for leveling?
@@angelz98 My truck doesnt have struts, it has a shock and springs. My other truck has spindles for a leveled look but was more expensive for the spindles and alignment. If your truck has struts then I believe you can do a strut level and no have to do an alignment but not sure.
It depends on how you use the truck. While it will still ride the same and handle as good or better the rear will bottom out sooner under heavy loads when used like a work truck. They have ways to work around thos but thats a different thong altogether now the next thing you have to think of is do ypu want to lift or lower your truck? Its not as simple as just leveling it out. If you want a lower level look then rear shackles. If you want a lifted level look you need to lift the front.
Will you need a alignment?
Does it change the draft shaft angle
Is one side lower than the other in back mine is and don't know why. the front is the same on both sides I got my Shackle put on today one side is 33 ³/⁸ other side is 35⅛ in the back
Update?
If I have drop shackles installed can I just put my lift blocks in or do I have to have the stock shackles?
You can add blocks with drop shackles. They will work together. Drop shackles relocates the rear mount upward were blocks relocates the leafs at the axle.
Nice job 👍 I put 2" drop shackles on my 04 chevy single cab but did not get the drop I wanted. Still looks higher from the back. So i order a pair of 2" drop hangers hope those give me the level I'm looking for in the back. 🤞
2" didn't look good? You have pictures?
Hey bro you keeping stock shocks or replacing any suggestions so they wont be compressed down??? Thanks
Thank you so much for the help
Great video ! Thanks for sharing !
cool video any recommendations on the brand of the shackles or any Amazon shackles whould do ? Am thinking of leveling my silverado
I posted a link to some in the description and top of comments.
What did you torque the bolts to ?
When installing does it go on the very top or the lowest hole
The top hole is the lowest point because it raises the leaf up the highest. IF you put it in the 2nd hole it would only lower it like an inch instead of 2".
Fentertainment Oh ok I was asking because I installed in my Chevy Silverado 2009 and it didn’t level it but it did lower
@@UrMom-lk9bk you will also have to take the block out under the leafspring to get it closer to level, in the process of doing it myself today!!!
So my question is, what's the purpose of all those extra holes on the shackles? What hole marks the 2' mark?
The top 2 holes are 2". The 2nd holes are 1". The rest of the holes are just for looks i reckon.
I noticed you easily pulled down the leaf springs mine some how doesn’t
Might not be high enough on jack stands.
Joel dis you end up finding out how to pull them down. I’m having the same problem.
@@ciscobetancourt4494 ever figure it out? I can’t get mine to fucking move
@@BayouBloods lol, ended up getting a c-clamp and i was able to lift it up and put the bolt through. Haven’t had any problems with it so far.
@@ciscobetancourt4494 nice what did you put the c clamp to?
What size tire and rims ? And can you still pull a trailer ?
These wheels and tire i had were 265 65 18. They were stock take off from a 2018 silverado and yes. I pulled a 26ft camper with it fine.
does it affect headlights ? wanted to do this but got talked out of it …
not really.
Can use the original bolts on the shackles?
How much is a reasonable price for parts and labor at a shop? Does it need an alignment after this? Thank you..
maybe 100-200 bucks depending on the shop and no it will not need an alignment on the rear end.
How many sheckles for the shackles?
Do you have to torque down the bolts?
Yes 75pounnds to 250 pounds tQ mine are bell tech shackles
Christopher D'Antoni that’s for every bolt correct?
Jose Ibarra yes I just tightened mine down hard as I could and it works just fine I check them here and there and they haven’t backed out any but the paper the shackles come with says how much to torque them too.
So does this level most trucks? I have a 2004 chev 1500 and was thinking about dropping it a little or else level it. Would this work? Or would I need to measure the front and back to see which needs a drop shackle?
The back is about 3" higher than the front. This will take care of most of that. The only way to truly level it would be to add lift spindles to the front. I have a video on that as well.
Fentertainment iv been hearing I should remove the rear lift blocks. I’m just wondering does my truck even have them? I have 04 1500 Silverado 4x4 or should I just install the 2” drop shackle
@@Arahsaka Look between the leaf springs and axle to see if you have rear blocks. This truck did not have rear blocks on it. But if yours does then you could, Just make sure your u bolts have enough threads on them to use.
Will the back sag when towing a trailer, or hauling a heavy load?
if the back of your truck now levels out when you haul a trailer, then yes it will sag if it sits level to begin with.
@@Fentertainment is there any way to help that, that’s not helper bags, but doesn’t affect ride quality too much? It doesn’t matter that much to me, but if it can be helped, I might as well do it.
@@Aidanrileymcgowan Not that I know of. Its give and take you know. This is the reason new trucks sit higher in the rear and lot level.
@@Fentertainment yea, the most I’ll probably every haul is a washer and dryer, or a refrigerator. And U-hauls exist for a reason, so I think I’ll be fine.
Great video! Does it matter which side the shackle goes in ?
I dont think so, If both shackles are side by side they look exactly the same.
Fentertainment alright do you know how to level the passenger rear with the driver rear ?
Did u remove the blocks also? Or just installed the drop shackle?
I put a 2 inch rear drop shackles on my gen 5 Silverado. I had problems in the sense of the seal was wearing out and there was a lot of pressure on my trans. I was told by the dealership I should remove them or get my transmission leveled. I ended up removing them. Any idea on what I can do exactly
Ive never heard that before.
May need shims to adjust the driveshaft angle.
@@pughconsulting yeah because they told me that my drive shaft was at an angle with my trans so do you think adding shims will fix it ?
@@valleymade9563 Not real sure. You'd need to measure the angle using and angle finder and buy appropriate shims for whatever degree needed. Typically that fixes the driveshaft angle to the gears. Maybe someone will comment if they know if it'll correct the angle at the transmission as well.
@@pughconsulting thank you for the info much appreciated
I'm back on your page. What rims are those? It doesn't look like they are twenty inch, is that right? I'd like to get some rims exactly like those but in twenty's. Do you know the "name" of them so I can search for them?
These are just stock take offs. 2018+ chevy wheels 18"
I don’t have my stock shackles. Would it be possible to put 2 inch blocks in the back with the 2 inch drop shackles already installed?
The leaf springs are on top of your axle so no you couldn't. It would lift the truck. But if your leaf springs are under you axle then yes you can.
Can I put on drop shackles if I have 6 in lift blocks
sure.
What size are reciever bolts
I noticed you didn't put the hitch back on can you still use the hitch or no after dropping it?
Yeah, I just didnt want to bore the viewer. It's only removed so you can access the lower bolt on the shackle.
What is your front suspension set up is it a coil or is it torsion bars and is it 2wd or 4wd ?
This truck is a 2wd with coil springs. I lowered the back in this video but after a couple months I put it back to stock and installed a spindle lift for the front. I have a single cab 04 2wd also that the spindle lift was on that I plan on lowering.
Will it work for the front?
I like them rims what are they called ?
Anybody got a link to shackles for my 04 RWD Silverado? The one in the description says it won’t fit my truck
99 to 06 2wd is 100% the same shackle.i ebayed some $24 knock off 2" drop shackles and they work perfect.
Love you video bro
How do you get the top both out?
Bolt
What size Good year tires are on it?
Thank you this was really helpful
Do you have to lift the truck up? I currently don't have a jack
Yes, If you remove the shackle bolt to the leaf spring the truck will drop and the leaf spring will go up.
How night would I lift it? Do I lift to where the tires are barely touching the ground?
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When you install these do you have to put 2 on each side of just 1 per side ?
1 per side.
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Could I use to lift the front a bit to level it with the back ?
If it's a 2wd then you could get coil spacers but the ride quality would change or spindles but then the track width would change. I have lift spindles on the front of my other 2wd Chevrolet.
Fentertainment i got coil spacers installed in the front and there hadn’t been a noticeable difference with ride quality
@@videosdemexico99 that's good then. I put a set if 3" spacers on a truck once and the truck was bouncy in the front. I think the shocks were too short. I swapped them for the spindle. Now my front sits a tad proud of the rear.
Fentertainment maybe cause mine were only 1.5” inches
How do you expect to lift the front only working on the back 😂
This truck looks sick do you still have it
Yes but I did lift spindles on it now - th-cam.com/video/eyOxEoYNV-M/w-d-xo.html
Oh nice it looked so good I hope to find one one day as my first truck
Do you need alignment after dropping the back 2 inches? im doing this to my 2014 sierra today.
no.
ok, measured the rear and it was 38 1/4 before i install the same shackles, same holes as in the video. all said and done, sitting on the ground i went to 39 1/2. did not lower at all....WTF?
How did you go higher 😅
no clue, however i did throw several bags of concrete mix in the back and drove around. after about 30 minutes it settled to 37'', for my needs this was good. the parking garage at work in DC has a clearance of 74''. my truck was 74 3/4 before changing out the shackles and now its settled to 73 1/2. in the end it worked thank goodness.
Do you need different rear shocks if u get the shackles ?
No.
@@Fentertainment ok because I thought I had to get different ones bc I put brand new ones on 😂 nice truck by the way I only got a 91 C1500 that's getting an LT1 350
@@Fentertainment boss you stayed whit the stock shocks are they not compressed all the way down reason to my question is I bought a truck that has the shackles installed but I need to replace shocks which are in bad condition was thinking of getting Bilstein 4600 which I have on my other trucks but this will be the first truck I keep leveled like yours any suggestions on Schocks thankyou 👍🏽
@@ismaeltapia5641 These shocks arent bottomed out and still have plenty of travel. On all the trucks that I have installed just shackles on I've never replaced my shocks. When I've done flip kits in the past I would replace the shocks or do shock extenders. If you purchased your truck with the shackles on it. No telling how the truck was used and replacing them might be the best bet.
@@Fentertainment thankyou for the quick response I will be replacing the shocks tomorrow afternoon and I will get shock extenders if needed 👍🏽
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Is dropping the front the same?
nah way more work
What size of tires are?
I think they were 265 65 18s
You made that truck sit nice looks really good 👍👌👏
How the ride after
Two inch rear drop doesn't really affect the ride much at all.
@@pughconsulting it did rides a little stiff..
Do you re-install the trailer hitch? or if you do shackles you can now longer tow anything ?
I reinstalled it. You only remove it to gain access for removing the upper bolts.
Did it change the ride for you
No, you arent changing the spring rate at all just moving up the mount to allow for drop.
I just put mine today but only one side went down one inch the other one stayed the same,can anybody tell me what did I did wrong.
Did You figure what was wrong ?
Devo I didn’t and when I put the ones back it was still 1/2 inch difference
@@JuanRodriguez-mm6eo its been 2 yrs did you figure it out
If i ever wanna change them out can i ?
Yes you can.
Fentertainment so if I drop my truck 2” in the rear to even it out, can i raise it back up to stock?
I have the same exact model truck
@@_rubenocampo_ Yes, just keep your factory shackles and switch them back out. I kept mine for the same reason.
Fentertainment Alright now I know on what I had doubt about, thanks alot great videos 🔥
@@_rubenocampo_ just make sure if it needs new bushings of course in the stock shackles but I would replace them anyway if u ever put the stock shackles back on even if it doesn't look like they need it u will be thankful u did
I think you put em in backwards now mud and dirt gon build up where there’s no plate
loose bolt on shackle cut head off ,remove top bolt.put bolts outside in get wrench impact done..mo need to drop hitch for 2 bucks in bolts.
Good video bro i just did mine a montje or two ago and its a hella better look imo. Only difference for me was i didnt pull my hitch i just used a plasma (drill bit would work) and put a round hole to pull the bolt put without taking the receiver off. I want more low myself for this truck next is front drop spindles and rear is getting stock shackles back in and a axle flip. Your truck is clean as fuck tho.
Appreciate it. I lifted this truck with some 2wd lift spindles and stock in the back now. My other 04 that I took the spindles off of, Well I want more low for that truck as well! Thinking of doing a 4/6 on it. I'm sure it didnt take long to make room with the plasma!
@@Fentertainment i have a stock ram for work a lifted 00 mistang lowered 92 explore and this lowered 99 for fun lol i do miss my wreaked lifted 01 dakota greatly tho. Plamsma makes life more fun for sure lol. I jist hate stock myself. As for the 4/6 i would like to myself but dont want to drop to much in tire size. Im 1" from the bumb stock in front and to go any lower than the 2" inch spindle i would have to cut the bumb and mount out for more low lol. As fpr the back i didnt want to notch the frame but will likly have to for anything more than an axle flip. The 99 needs more low and better sub/center console built then cam,catless ypipe and ststurbo. Goal is to wipe the floor with my buddys procharged avalanche he put to much money into lol.
How long did it take to do this job???