Finally bit the bullet

[knkfiend]

i know its not much, but i figured while i was ordering brakes from summit, i would order some hotchkis leaf springs. tired of the truck not being LOW. i plan on cutting a coil in the front to get it down where i want. onlything im worried about is i have JLP shackles on the truck now. how low do you think the truck will be on the highest setting on the shackles? if this will be a problem should i go back to stock, or go with maybe a 1" shackle. any imput appreciated.

here is the truck now

shackles on middle setting

 

[svtfordracing01]

I am going to be putting my Hotchkis leafs on in a couple weeks. Definitely post some pics when you get them on. Oh yeah, nice color!

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[ecoastkid]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508001

This shows the height of the rear with Hotchkis leafs and stock shackles

 

[ghostrider903]

If you want to sell the ajustable shackles. PM me i've got 2 sets of stock shackles.

 

[04sonicL]

when I put on the hotchkis leaf springs in addition to shackles it was way to low for me. Your rear will be a decent amount lower than you front. I would do it with the stock shackles first to see how you like it. A one inch shackle might be ok.

 

[knkfiend]

thanks for the imput guys. going to see what happens with the shackles. if they dont work out who makes a 1 inch shackle?

 

[knkfiend]

cut the springs monday night, took about 1 1/2 hours with a buddy and my dad helping

excuse the dirty truck



leafsprings came, waiting for shock extenders and possibly some new shackles!

anyone with the hotchkis leafs, can you give me a measurement with stock shackles and/or 1" drop?

 

[ChrisNelson]

Front looks good. Gonna be awesome when you're done.

 

[SADF]

Holy freakin' rake!

 

[knkfiend]

hey im workin on it!

 

[s|ck]

Order some Belltech 2" Spindles + Hotchkiss Leafs + JLP Shackles + C-Notch and should look tits :coolman:

 

[throttle jockey]

OEM springs with one full coil cut, isolators still in use. I also used shorter Energy Suspension sway bar end links.

Hotchkis leafs in the rear with SoCal shock extenders and JLP 1-2" shackles set in the center (of three) position. Relocated the mounting position in the frame where the sway bar end links bolt.