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Shackle flip kit for 2nd gen trucks?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ARC, Mar 3, 2011.

  1. Mar 3, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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    ARC

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    Does anyone other than ATO make a shackle flip kit for 2nd gen trucks? I would think this would be a popular item for our trucks, but don't hear much about them.
     
  2. Mar 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM
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    And for how long and what reasons has ATO been "redesigning" his?
     
  3. Mar 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM
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    Best bet is to ask ATO directly.
     
  4. Mar 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM
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    Have you ever considered in buying a Dakar leaf pack instead? Or buy an AAL?
     
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    Ahhh nvm, just putting my .02 where it's not needed :cool:
     
  6. Mar 3, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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    not even close in price/advantages
     
  7. Mar 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM
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    So if I want to do it what would be my options?
     
  8. Mar 3, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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    what competitors? I'd like to see my options, but ATO is the only thing I have found.
     
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    Ok, it seems to me that ATO is the way to go or to find a GOOD shop that could fab me something, it's really not all that complicated and the flex/clearance gains would be a great value. I am only wanting to go around an inch higher in the stock leafs for now.

    If any one else knows of a "Kit" for our trucks i would be interested to look into it.

    Thanks guys
     
  10. Mar 3, 2011 at 12:53 PM
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    I take this back the more i look at what is going on with our trucks back there. it isn't as simple as it is on other vehicles, especially to get it to work with various springs.
     
  11. Mar 3, 2011 at 12:57 PM
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    Well I guess I'll start practicing my patients. :cool:
     

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