How To Install A 2"drop Shackle?

[chevy16]

Im not payin anybody to put these in, I put in electric services in skyrises in NYC! think Im capable enough. the instruction from djm seems fair but i want a little more detail with precaution thanks. got her on a lift so far......oh bye the way thanks for the exhaust advice, this is a great forum.

[jrrod2004]

Here was my install:

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=73595

[chevy16]

Here was my install:

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=73595

 

 

tell me about the lift process... (jack stand) did you even use them? cant tell. thats the step i really want to know please be specific on the posistioning of the rear axle lift to get the leafs loose...truck looks great!...i can see colt mcoys bum shoulder in the rear window.....

[jrrod2004]

Here was my install:

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=73595

 

 

tell me about the lift process... (jack stand) did you even use them? cant tell. thats the step i really want to know please be specific on the posistioning of the rear axle lift to get the leafs loose...truck looks great!...i can see colt mcoys bum shoulder in the rear window.....

 

 

 

Here is a truncated version:

 

loosen bolts on OEM shackle, raise vehicle using frame (mine was done near the rear door of my crew cab) before it "curves up" under the bed.

place another jack under pumpkin and raise pumkin 1/2 inch (to release any pressure on OEM shackle)

remove bolts and OEM shackle.

Drop pumpkin jack (careful as this part of the axle is no longer tied to the frame)

Seat new drop shackle and raise pumpkin jack to align drop shackle holes with frame and leafs

Insert bolts - do not tighten.

Drop pumpkin jack and frame jack (near the door)

Tighten bolts to OEM spec.

 

 

Others probably did it differently but I wanted to be safe and take my time as this was my first "major" mod.