bolt in lowering shackles

[gramps77]

I had tried these shackles http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=204654_0_0_
awhile ago and took them back because the were about a half an inch to narrow and wouldnt fit without severe force.
What are you guys using that bolt RIGHT IN?

[88Jimmy4x4]

no matter what brand you have to notch out the metal on the bottom of the bed support but I always use belltech

[rwhit57]

Those are probably 88-up. Just get the right ones.

[gramps77]

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

no matter what brand you have to notch out the metal on the bottom of the bed support but I always use belltech

No issue at the bed support. Im talking they were literally not the right size to fit with the leaf spring.
I was also wondering if it being a "heavy half" ton would habe anything to do with it. Would I have wider springs or are there just more of them?

[88Jimmy4x4]

oh the heavy half may be your issue, how wide are your leafs?

[USSkoval]

Heavy Half or not, the rear springs were all the same width, 2.5 inches. Probably just cheap shackles.

[gramps77]

Originally Posted by USSkoval

Heavy Half or not, the rear springs were all the same width, 2.5 inches. Probably just cheap shackles.

USS was right, 2.5 inches wide......I suppose I'll get some Bell Techs.
Those seem to be the ones everyone uses.