Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jtrux · 08-30-2006, 10:36 AM

I have no idea what i'm going to do with my suspension. It's stock right now (oh by the way, I haven't forgot about pics, just haven't had the time) and I just can't decide. One part of me wants to leave it stock and another wants it jacked up 6 inches. I am kind of thinking about settling about half way. I want to get the back level and maybe going up about two inches total with springs in the front and a shackle flip in the back. The question I have is about doing a two inch shackle flip. I have all the resources to fabricate my own flip but would it be worth it to do it for that small amount of lift? Is there a difference in ride with a tension shackle vs. compression shackle? The most I really want to put under it is 35's with NO fender trimming and I figure i'll probably need at least 4 inches suspension with maybe 1 inche body.

Help me make up my mind. It's going be a couple months so there's no pressure right now but the tires on it are a little worn and once I get it going good i'll be driving it daily. New tires are a big investment ( at least for my poor a$$) and i'm doing it once. Shoot, I might even buy some good AT's ( probably BFG) in a 31-32 inch size and just leave it alone for awhile.

Oh, keep in mind I have no intention to rockcrawl my truck, just basic four wheeling you can find around south texas and beaches.

Americanrider · 08-30-2006, 11:20 AM

Find a buddy with a pair of 33's rollers and just try them on, then step back and see what you think.

sganje · 08-31-2006, 06:18 PM

If you ever want 35's you will need at least 6 inches of lift if you don't want any body trimming. I currently have a 4 inch suspension and 1 inch body lift with 35's and I had to trim the rear and need to trim the front.

sganje · 08-31-2006, 06:26 PM

here is what my k5 looks like

Critter · 08-31-2006, 08:01 PM

I have 33x12.50x15 AT's on what appears to be a poorly put together 5-6 inch lift. You are welcome to come across town sometime and take a look.

Jtrux · 08-31-2006, 10:38 PM

Actually Critter, I moved over to Blanco and 1604 so it's not too far now for me. My Blazer is still at my parents house though so when I want to work on it, I gotta drive a little bit, worth it though.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-06-2006, 06:03 PM

35's here, no trimming, but I don't wheel it either, 4" Front / 6" Rear springs

08-30-2006, 10:36 AM	#1
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle I have no idea what i'm going to do with my suspension. It's stock right now (oh by the way, I haven't forgot about pics, just haven't had the time) and I just can't decide. One part of me wants to leave it stock and another wants it jacked up 6 inches. I am kind of thinking about settling about half way. I want to get the back level and maybe going up about two inches total with springs in the front and a shackle flip in the back. The question I have is about doing a two inch shackle flip. I have all the resources to fabricate my own flip but would it be worth it to do it for that small amount of lift? Is there a difference in ride with a tension shackle vs. compression shackle? The most I really want to put under it is 35's with NO fender trimming and I figure i'll probably need at least 4 inches suspension with maybe 1 inche body. Help me make up my mind. It's going be a couple months so there's no pressure right now but the tires on it are a little worn and once I get it going good i'll be driving it daily. New tires are a big investment ( at least for my poor a$$) and i'm doing it once. Shoot, I might even buy some good AT's ( probably BFG) in a 31-32 inch size and just leave it alone for awhile. Oh, keep in mind I have no intention to rockcrawl my truck, just basic four wheeling you can find around south texas and beaches. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-30-2006, 11:20 AM	#2
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle Find a buddy with a pair of 33's rollers and just try them on, then step back and see what you think.

08-31-2006, 06:18 PM	#3
sganje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle If you ever want 35's you will need at least 6 inches of lift if you don't want any body trimming. I currently have a 4 inch suspension and 1 inch body lift with 35's and I had to trim the rear and need to trim the front. __________________ 1970 Blazer 4WD fixing rust. Does it every end!

08-31-2006, 06:26 PM	#4
sganje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle here is what my k5 looks like Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer 4WD fixing rust. Does it every end!

08-31-2006, 08:01 PM	#5
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle I have 33x12.50x15 AT's on what appears to be a poorly put together 5-6 inch lift. You are welcome to come across town sometime and take a look. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

08-31-2006, 10:38 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle Actually Critter, I moved over to Blanco and 1604 so it's not too far now for me. My Blazer is still at my parents house though so when I want to work on it, I gotta drive a little bit, worth it though. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

09-06-2006, 06:03 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Compression shackler vs. Tension shackle 35's here, no trimming, but I don't wheel it either, 4" Front / 6" Rear springs Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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