Flipping shackles on an AD? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*itstheshu* · 01-04-2013, 06:40 PM

I saw were nebdrummer flipped the rear shackle mounts on his 3/4 ton AD. Has anyone tried this on a 1/2 ton?

**mr48chev** · 01-04-2013, 08:53 PM

It doesn't work on a 3100 because in theory they are already flipped. Actually there is no place for them to go the way they are installed from the factory.

Coach529 · 01-05-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by itstheshu

I saw were nebdrummer flipped the rear shackle mounts on his 3/4 ton AD. Has anyone tried this on a 1/2 ton?

3/4 ton springs are outboard of the frame allowing the flip.

1/2 ton springs are directly below the frame, so the flip will not work.

nebdrummer · 01-06-2013, 02:33 PM

^ this. Also, why would you need to? The half tons also have it easy because you can just throw some blocks under the axle and drop the crap out of it.
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*itstheshu* · 01-09-2013, 07:00 PM

I was trying to get away from running blocks. With 3" blocks and 15" tires there is a scrub line issue.

focusedontheprize · 01-10-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by itstheshu

I was trying to get away from running blocks. With 3" blocks and 15" tires there is a scrub line issue.

Have to looked at lowering leaf springs? A bit more on the expensive side unfortunately. I put 3" blocks under my leafs and as great as it is, it isn't low enough for me. The leafs are something I was considering, but we will see.

*itstheshu* · 01-10-2013, 08:55 PM

I would hate to buy lowering springs and find there was not a big difference since my springs had sagged to much. I have thinking about getting some spring from a late model truck and making my own mounts.

01-04-2013, 06:40 PM	#1
itstheshu Account Suspended Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 166	Flipping shackles on an AD? I saw were nebdrummer flipped the rear shackle mounts on his 3/4 ton AD. Has anyone tried this on a 1/2 ton?

01-04-2013, 08:53 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Flipping shackles on an AD? It doesn't work on a 3100 because in theory they are already flipped. Actually there is no place for them to go the way they are installed from the factory. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-06-2013, 02:33 PM	#4
nebdrummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 390	Re: Flipping shackles on an AD? ^ this. Also, why would you need to? The half tons also have it easy because you can just throw some blocks under the axle and drop the crap out of it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1950 3600. 370cid, th400, 9", billet 80mm turbo under the bed, 4 link coilovers, hoping for a single digit! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380212

01-09-2013, 07:00 PM	#5
itstheshu Account Suspended Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 166	Re: Flipping shackles on an AD? I was trying to get away from running blocks. With 3" blocks and 15" tires there is a scrub line issue.

01-10-2013, 08:55 PM	#7
itstheshu Account Suspended Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 166	Re: Flipping shackles on an AD? I would hate to buy lowering springs and find there was not a big difference since my springs had sagged to much. I have thinking about getting some spring from a late model truck and making my own mounts.



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