2" Drop Shackles = Level

Nytemare · April 1, 2007

I have an 03 'rado will the 2" drop shackles make me level?

if not what does?? and will I need anything else to go with it, like pinion angle shims, new shocks Etc.

Thanks

Aiden

03sierraSWB · April 2, 2007

no you dont really need new shocks. I have the 2" shackles installed in my 03 GMC.

they will get the truck close to level, but not exactly. my truck still has about an inch of difference between the front and back. but not enough to notice. you shouldn't need any shims or anything either. not for just a 2" drop.

Nytemare · April 2, 2007

cool....Thanks man

You wouldn't happen to have pics of your truck would you, I just want to see how much it closes the gap up between tire and body.

03sierraSWB · April 2, 2007

yeah sure. let me get the forum link for ya.

here is one with the drop. not sure if you can tell it or not.

Pic 1

and here is the original pictures:

Original pic

Nytemare · April 2, 2007

Thanks man

Thats exactly what I'm going after...something thats just barely noticeable, but you can tell its different.

That is one clean ass truck BTW projectors are bomb man...I like.

03sierraSWB · April 3, 2007

thx man

Nytemare · April 4, 2007

So....I got a price on some Belltech shackles tonight...$65 CAD...how hard are they to install....do I need a lift or is it something I can do in my driveway?

03sierraSWB · April 4, 2007

floor jack, wrenches, impact wrench, and jack stands.

jack the truck up, set the frame on the jack stands, then let the floor jack down so the rear end hangs down to take the load off the springs.

then just take the two bolts off the back holding the shackle on. if you have the towing package with the bumper mount hitch, you will have to take that off to get the top shackle bolt off....

extra work, but makes like a lot easier.

and thats really all it takes. that gets the high points, everything else is really easy. once i figured out how to do it, the drivers side took a total of about 10 mins to do. passenger side? first try? 45 mins. lol

Wingnut · April 4, 2007

floor jack, wrenches, impact wrench, and jack stands.

jack the truck up, set the frame on the jack stands, then let the floor jack down so the rear end hangs down to take the load off the springs.

then just take the two bolts off the back holding the shackle on. if you have the towing package with the bumper mount hitch, you will have to take that off to get the top shackle bolt off....

extra work, but makes like a lot easier.

and thats really all it takes. that gets the high points, everything else is really easy. once i figured out how to do it, the drivers side took a total of about 10 mins to do. passenger side? first try? 45 mins. lol

Yup, first time I did it, it was about 45 minutes to an hour.

The second time I put those things on, it was more like 15-20 minutes before my buddy was backing out of my driveway and I was sucking down some free suds while nursing my busted knuckle.

Nytemare · April 4, 2007

thanks guys..guess I have a project for the weekend

TeamAddiction · June 27, 2007

MINE WAS PERFECT!

therapy · July 23, 2007

MINE WAS PERFECT!

Does anybody know a source to get these a rear drop shackle kit for the 2007 NBS Sierra?

My 2WD crew cab sits up in the back like a rabbit and I'd like to get it down to level.

therapy · July 23, 2007

edit: accidental double post sorry

Zembonez · August 9, 2007

MINE WAS PERFECT!

Does anybody know a source to get these a rear drop shackle kit for the 2007 NBS Sierra?

My 2WD crew cab sits up in the back like a rabbit and I'd like to get it down to level.

I used Bell Tech 99 - 07 old body style 2" shackles on my NBS GMC and had no problems at all with the fit. It looks better and rides great.

Wingnut · August 9, 2007

MINE WAS PERFECT!

Does anybody know a source to get these a rear drop shackle kit for the 2007 NBS Sierra?

My 2WD crew cab sits up in the back like a rabbit and I'd like to get it down to level.

I got a set from StylinTrucks.com for about $45 (for a friends truck). But if I were you, I'd look around. My bank froze my credit card because evidently, StylinTrucks has had lots of stolen card issues or something. It only took a few minutes to get it unlocked, but I don't have a warm-fuzzy about having done business with them.