Shackle Install ? on a 08 Ranger

[HMD]

Ok SO I have decided I want to crank my torsion bars and 2" lift shackles for the rear on my 08 Fx4. Is the install of the shackles as easy as I think or is there anything I need to look out for.

I have access to a shop if I ask through work, I just haven't fixed anything that wasn't already broke on any of my old rigs. I figure if I figured out brakes in the past (damn those little spring clips without the proper tool in the rain) on my own this should be a piece of cake.

I just don't want to get everything apart and realize I wasn't prepared for everything. Any pointers and suggestions would be much appreciated.

-HMD

 

[UrbanRedneckKid]

Put it on a lift, put a set of axle jacks under the axle. Take out the 2 bolts in each shackle, remove the old shackles,. Install your new longer shackles, reinstall the two bolts on either side. DONE

With an '08 you should have no problems,. I had to deal with rust and siezed bolts on my '94.

Also with cranking the t-bars, I rec you do it on an alignment rack/lift. It is perfectly level and you will get a more accurate ride hieght measurement, to make sure it sits even. Plus it will need an alignment after cranking, since your toe and camber will be out of spec.

 

[HMD]

THats pretty much what i was thinking, thanks alot. Like I said I just didn't want to run into any forseeable problems. Now to order the shackles.

-HMD

 

[DaveyFX4]

I'm going to crank the torsion bars on my '08 FX4 tomorrow afternoon... shackle install will come in a few months. Good luck and post up if you run in to any snags!

 

[HMD]

Let me Know how the torsion bar crank goes. I'll be doing my shackles and crank at one time. I'll try and remember a camera and take pics when I do it.

_HMD