2''or 3'' Shackles On My 03 Lightning?
#5
Re: 2''or 3'' Shackles On My 03 Lightning?
Originally posted by FRANKS RED 03
WHAT WILL I NEED TO LOWER MY 2003 LIGHTNING? THERE IS A TWO INCH DIFFERENCE IN FENDER HIEGHTS.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO LOWER MY 2003 LIGHTNING? THERE IS A TWO INCH DIFFERENCE IN FENDER HIEGHTS.
Last edited by billarf; 08-04-2003 at 08:37 PM.
#7
dealerjim (jimmy) has got the true blue should be down in the 11's now, bad azz truck. he had a leaf spring removed and re arced and then i think he said one of the coils were cut off and it lowered and balanced out great and handled awesome. getting ready to do mine this way will post some pics. hope this helps.
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#8
Originally posted by camcojb
I used the 3" shackles from JLP; basically makes the truck level. I think it was right at a 2" drop. No vibrations at all with mine.
Jody
I used the 3" shackles from JLP; basically makes the truck level. I think it was right at a 2" drop. No vibrations at all with mine.
Jody
Funny, your drop looks like mine...
Last edited by billarf; 08-04-2003 at 08:34 PM.
#11
Originally posted by MEAT BAG
Where would you take it to get the shims changed?
Where would you take it to get the shims changed?
#12
#13
Stock:
Front - 18.75
Rear - 21.25
2" Shackles:
Front - 18.75
Rear - 20.00
2" Shackles/01' Leaf springs
Front - 18.75
Rear - 19.25
(Measurements from center of the wheel to fender)
I decided not to go with the 3" drop shackle route because of the added movement. Also a deciding factor was the harsher ride compared to my 01'...so I ended up finding a pair of 01' springs and swapped them out. In the side by side of the springs you can't really see the difference in arch height because I would say there is only like a 1/4" or so difference...if that.
What makes the 03' springs ride higher is the stiffness of the spring. Each leaf was about a 1/16th thicker than the 01's. Just pushing on the two back to back you can tell there was quite a bit of difference. Have the weight of the truck pushing on them and you have about 3/4" to an 1" difference in ride height.
Also I did notice a vibration after the shackles around 20-30mph. So when I replaced the springs I took the shim off the 03 and turned it around to get my pinion angle back. No vibration and rides alot smoother. Although I was getting used to the stiffness of the 03...felt a little (for lack of a better word) "sportier". Might have to check out the new hotchkis later on
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hey if you go to http://svtoa-memphis.com and look at the vehicle of the month you will see how jimmys truck looks. don't have any pics my self to post but his look sweet. check it out.