2005 - 2023 Archive Garage Premium Shackle Flip Lift Kit

Oh yea, regarding the shock mount below the axle. If the drawing is of a SUA setup, does the shock mount hang any lower than the spring pack? If the pack is already 3" or whatever below the axle then the shock mount could be about the same and it wouldn't really matter.

 

Good point, the Deaver SUA spring packs are 2.88" thick, plus about 3/4" perch, plus ubolt plates would probably put the springs as the lowest point under the axle in that scenario

 

Will your SUA work with other shackle flips? Or just yours??

 

It should work fine with others

 

Can't wait to see it then I really wish I would have gone with your shackle flip from the start but now waiting to see your SUA

 

Ext: 24.18

Com: 14.85
This is the data I got from icon

 

Stock shock extension at ride height is about 19", so with 1.5" lift you'd have about 3.5" droop with 24". With AAL and flip, even less droop, not ideal.

 

so if i want this shackle flip than shock relocation or different shock would call for? if i go for the shock relocation kit that u designing now would the shock i have work or not?

 

Right you'd need a longer shock. Since you are getting lift with the AAL, the flip won't give you more droop til you get a longer shock. The relocation will only work with rod end or eyelet shocks, not the stock stem style.

 

Shit I just drop like $1800 for those. I dun think I will touch it any time soon

 

So 5" stainless shackles are now available as an option when purchasing the shackle flip kit for $20 more, or separate from kit as well.
That's 3 shackle options to choose from: 4" SS, 5" SS, and 6" plain H shackles

The longer shackles will help expand the range of motion with this kit.

 

Hey Eric, I noticed on your website on the page with your SUA kit that you said you're working on being a dealer for Deaver springs. How's that going? I've been meaning to call Deaver for a price on the U540/539 set but I keep forgetting.

 

That has just been completed, I haven't listed them on the site yet.
The pricing is as follows, with free bushings included ($50 value )
J66 1" light duty packs $712
U402 2.5-3" Expo packs $850
U539/540 1" HD SUA packs $850
3 leaf Addaleaf $230

Shipping on pair of springs is hefty, figure $150

 

Man, $1000 for a pair of leafs... Might take me longer than I thought to save for SUA. Still wanna do it tho!

 

YeahI know, but American made springs with American made steel.

 

How long are the SUA leafs??

 

U539/540 fit in stock hanger location so about 55" with weight on them. These are not listed on Deaver's site. They do list 61.5" SUA springs which requires new hanger locations

 

My guess was stock length but I wasn't sure.. Thanks for the clarification

 

Damn. this is one of my favorite threads. like what you guys are doing archive. I'm only mall crawler status and i can't even believe i have sliders, full skids, and have a full hoop front plate bumper on order. don't think I'll even move up to a shackle flip but i do enjoy reading up on your work. keep up the good work.

 

I'm sure this has been asked, sorry.
I have stock leafs with Icon 3 leaf AAL with the overload removed. Bilstein 5160s
Should I hang on till I get an upgraded leak pack like Dakar or all pro to get this kit? Or am I able to see the benefits of this kit with my setup and later on get the upgraded leaf pack
Pros and cons of this kit with stock leaf pack
I'm close to ordering