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Fullsize chev leaf shackles on ranger?


carlson544

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I'm new ahhaha but can you use full size chevy leaf spring shackles to lift the rear of the ranger? not the lowering ones but the ones that come off of chev fullsize
 


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No idea what the length is on the stock chevy shackle, but it will fit. If you want lift (1.5-2") you need the belltech 6400 chevy lowering shackles.
 
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Ok because i would think that the stock chevy ones are even longer and would give more lift ?
 
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Chevy shackles are mounted upside down compared to rangers so the chevy lowering shackle is longer than the stock one. I bought mine [belltech 6400] locally for about C$80.00. You can probably find them cheaper in the states.

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I bent the heck out of my Belltech's. I wouldnt recommend them. Powerstoker over on BroncoII has some different aftermarket lift shackles that were from a XJ. They were a direct bolt on and are made from 1/4". Those are next on my list! :icon_thumby:
 
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Alright thanks guys, I didnt know that they where inverted !
 
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