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1.5" Progressive AAL and Lifted Shackles?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by chowwwww, Jan 16, 2015.

  1. Jan 16, 2015 at 3:05 PM
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    chowwwww

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    Billys 5100/Eibach and Wheelers Progressive 1.5 AAL with overload in
    Recently lifted my 03 double cab a week ago. I ran 5100s all four corners with eibach 620lb coils in front and wheelers 1.5" progressive AAL in the rear and kept the overload. I know new coils will usually setting but since i bought the coils used with 13k miles on them i dont believe they will settle any more. right now with a camper on my rear sits about 1/2" lower than my front. I am afraid once the rears settle it will have a noticeable bro lean.

    So my question is, with the 5100s in the rear running the 1.5" progressive AAL and overload, is there still room for me to add a 1" lift shackle to ensure that I am leveled or have rake? I am fine with being leveled or rake but wouldnt want the bro lean. If i can just add the shackle withouth removing the overload this would prob be easiest.

    The other option is to buy toytecs adjustable shackles and remove the overload all together.
     
  2. Jan 16, 2015 at 3:12 PM
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    Also, how will this affect rear travel? I know that I can probably remove the overload and add a 1 inch shackle since the 5100ss are up to 2.5 in of lift. but would I be able to just do it with the overload in?
     
  3. Jan 16, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Ride would be un affected.
     
  4. Jan 16, 2015 at 8:01 PM
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    So I can just add the shackles on the way it's sitting?
     
  5. Jan 16, 2015 at 8:08 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Yes.
     
  6. Jan 16, 2015 at 9:54 PM
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    Great! Thanks! I'll let the rear settle in and then decide in which shackles to buy. But most likely I will be getting the adjustable ones. I read that shackles will increase wear on the leafs. Is this true?
     
  7. Jan 17, 2015 at 7:12 AM
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    chris4x4

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    Shackles shouldn't affect any spring wear.
     
  8. Jan 17, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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    Ok. Cause my leafs are straight right now and I don't want it to wear out faster. or do you think it would be better to just wait and purchase whole new leaf packs?
     

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