Explorer leafs on BII ? concerning shackles

[sbsrlewis]

For those of you that have put the explorer leafs on a BII did you use the BII shackle or the Explorer one? I started removing my worn and tired springs when I noticed that the BII shackles are shorter that the Explorer ones. Can I use the Ex ones? Will I get any extra lift from them??


Steve

 

[4x4junkie]

Explorer shackles are different and won't fit.

If you want longer ones, you could get the BellTech 6400s to replace your bII shackles with.

 

[sbsrlewis]

Thanks Junkie! You are the man.


Steve

 

[88_Eddie]

the EX shackles bolt directly to the frame, ranger/b2 shackles are on a hanger. you can go to a parts store and get chevy lowering shackles (they're exactly like the belltech 6400's mentioned above) and they'll give you some lift as well and at about half the price.

 

[1984broncoduce]

so can you use the bII shackles?

 

[88_Eddie]

so can you use the bII shackles?

on explorer leafs? yes

 

[sbsrlewis]

Yes the BII shackles bolt directly to the Ex leafs. I just completed this swap n it is a bolt on ONCE u get ur old leafs off. Make sure u have sawsall, grinder of cutoff wheel to remove the old bolts tha hold the original leafs on cause they didn't use anti seize when they put them together.


Steve

 

[88_Eddie]

i got mine loosened with a 1/2" ratchet and my BFG, i think i was lucky