Let's start over......
No, you explained it right, I just don't see how it works. I can't get a grasp around it, but then again I don't know much about them.
And to Mrs. Queen Slacker, I take offense to that comment. The one about crawling under things and the Hook em horns
And to Mrs. Queen Slacker, I take offense to that comment. The one about crawling under things and the Hook em horns
well the shackle itself leans back as the suspension bounces, and helps for accommodate travel of the leaf springs as they flatten out with more weight.
Different length shackles still perform the same task, but are either a little sloppier (longer) or a little stiffer (shorter)
Different length shackles still perform the same task, but are either a little sloppier (longer) or a little stiffer (shorter)
longer the shackle, the lower the truck with the way our trucks are setup. longer shackle puts the leafs higher up under the truck, which means the truck sits down over the suspension further, which is lowering the truck.
Here's a picture my second uncle (in law) took this weekend of my truck :o
Here's a picture my second uncle (in law) took this weekend of my truck :o
What do you guys think about these wheels on my truck? I would like an 18" or 20" and I am leaning towards the 18" for ride quality and to prevent loss in mpg. I also think they look pretty darn sharp. Here's a link to another members truck with them.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...re13190-a.html
https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...re13190-a.html