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Houston Ben 09-12-2018 10:22 PM

How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
Hi all,
Had a 2/4 drop, now have a 4.5/4 drop. Would like to lower rear 1”-2” more, any ideas how?

Thanks

Palf70Step 09-13-2018 07:54 AM

Re: How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
Easiest way would be to go back to factory hangers and shackles, then do an axle flip.

cochino12 09-13-2018 09:08 AM

Re: How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
^^^ what he said

or you could remove a leaf or two

Houston Ben 09-13-2018 11:24 PM

Re: How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
That’s what I thought. I read mixed reports on if I need a C notch or not, is it necessary?

Tom 09-14-2018 03:38 PM

Re: How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
You can also de-arch the leafs, or buy lowered leafs.

PunishedC10 09-14-2018 03:45 PM

Re: How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
You will want to C notch if the rear end is slamming up against the frame.

Houston Ben 09-17-2018 12:31 PM

Re: How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
Thanks all!

bbbc10 09-25-2018 02:14 AM

Re: How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
I had 6" drop an didn't need a notch but if you plan to tow or haul stuff you will need one

bigblock73 09-25-2018 12:24 PM

Re: How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
After doing a shackle/hanger drop years ago...then wanting to go lower, I took it all back out and did a flip. I would never recommend a shackle/hanger drop to anyone...just because it locks you in to that drop for the most part. With a flip, its easier to install and gives you more options to go lower in the future if you decide to.

Houston Ben 09-30-2018 05:26 PM

Re: How to lower rear after 4” shackle/hangar drop
 
Thanks bigblock, I think I may take the overload spring out and put bags in later. IDK, we will see what I do.


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