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Old 12-16-2004, 07:42 AM
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Sierrasmooth...care to post your wheel/size stats? They look nice!
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Originally Posted by CAMMIN03
I hope it looks good...... How easy are these to put in.... its the shackle kind... i got it to even the rear with the front..... has anyone done this by themselves... maybe have some tips......
Where did you find these shackles for the two in. rear drop...I'd like to drop mine in the back end also.!
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Sierrasmooth...care to post your wheel/size stats? They look nice!
they are centerline lancer 20x8.5" chrome plated. the tires are goodyear eagle LS 275/55/20. I would not recommend the goodyears. they are a little tall and do not hold a balance very well. I plan to replace them with a 275/45/20 once I wear these out.

the shackles I bought came from a local custom shop and they are DJM 2" shackles. there are several mail order and online vendors that carry 2" shackles for late model trucks and they seem to all be around $40-50 a pair. they are very easy to install and greatly inhance the looks and handling. I highly recomend them.
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thanks man.... if i have any questions Ill PM you... thanks alot..
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Originally Posted by CAMMIN03
I hope it looks good...... How easy are these to put in.... its the shackle kind... i got it to even the rear with the front..... has anyone done this by themselves... maybe have some tips......
YOU MIGHT HAVE TO ADJUST THE SWING BEARING. I PUT MINE ON AND I HADE A BAD VIBRATION UP TO ABOUT 40 MPH. I CALLED BELLTECH AND THEY SAID I NEED TO BUY THE ADJUSTABLE SWING BEARING. SO I JUST TOOK THEM OFF FOR NOW TILL I CAN GET TO CRAWL UNDER THERE AN SEE IF I CAN SHIM THAT BEARING.
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Originally Posted by STOCK_SUCKS
YOU MIGHT HAVE TO ADJUST THE SWING BEARING. I PUT MINE ON AND I HADE A BAD VIBRATION UP TO ABOUT 40 MPH. I CALLED BELLTECH AND THEY SAID I NEED TO BUY THE ADJUSTABLE SWING BEARING. SO I JUST TOOK THEM OFF FOR NOW TILL I CAN GET TO CRAWL UNDER THERE AN SEE IF I CAN SHIM THAT BEARING.
pardon me for asking but WTF is a swing bearing?
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Sorry Drive Shaft Support Bearing
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well we will see.... I got it off JEGS for around 50 bucks shipped
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Just get a cutting torch and new bolts and you are good to drop.
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Originally Posted by STOCK_SUCKS
Sorry Drive Shaft Support Bearing
that would be called a 'carrier bearing' for future use. and it should not be adjusted as it is made to line up with the output shaft of the transmission. If you drop the rear far enough you should shim the rear axle with wedges to compensate for pinion angle. you DO NOT adjust the bearing.


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