rear lift shackles help please read

bradjh · Post by **bradjh** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:57 am

ok my cc always sits like it has weight in the bed. I have tool box up against the front of the bed that weighs maybe 200 lbs and i have a fiberglass tonneau cover as well.... I am wanting to install lift shackles on the rear without doing a t-bar crank because i already have front end issues. i have seen the daystar lif shackles on here and i will probably go about 2 inches.. how much will that actually raise my rear end? also should i get the greasable shackes or not? how do i install them? where is the best place to jack the truck up at to install the shackles? is there just 4 bolts? thanks for all your information from previos posts.... Brad

Post by **HenryJ** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:04 am

rear lift shackles Bumping the thread you already started would have been nice.
Daystar 1-1/2" Lift Greaseable Super Shackles

bradjh · Post by **bradjh** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:07 pm

i saw the post on the lift shackles but i still have questions? Should i go with greasable shackles? are the non greasable easier to install and how big of shackles should i get??

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:17 pm

bradjh wrote:i saw the post on the lift shackles but i still have questions? Should i go with greasable shackles? are the non greasable easier to install and how big of shackles should i get??

Been running Daystar nongreaseables for 3 yrs. Killian will recommend greaseable ones.

I don't have a problem with mine but, maybe Steve/Killian can convince you the need for the greaseable ones on road races but, make up your own mind. I think we are of the minority and think that races should consist or left AND right turns. We both respect the 1/8th and 1/4 junkies

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:57 am

bradjh wrote:i saw the post on the lift shackles but i still have questions? Should i go with greasable shackles? are the non greasable easier to install and how big of shackles should i get??

Installation time should be the same for greasable and non-greasable shackles.

I like the greasable shackles better because the grease helps prevent future squeaks and wear.

Every time you grease the fittings it will force out the old grease which prevents dirt from getting in between the bushings and shells which in turn will prolong the life of the bushings.

1-1/12" to 2" lift shackles are what most people run in combination with a 1" t-bar crank.

I used 1-1/2" lift Daystar greasable shackles on my CC.

Steve