Lift shackles???
 

Is this what I need to raise the rear of my burb?? It has a flip kit and sits a little low in the rear.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BEL-6404/

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That one states that it's only good for a 1/2 inch. How much higher are you wanting it back up? Is your frame notched yet, or are you wanting to not do that?

**You could always put on a simple "bag over axle" type kit, then you could set it where you want it whenever too. Many different ways you can set that up as well.

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I was wanting a full inch lift in the rear atleast. Do you know of 1" lift shacle?? I changed out the stock 5 leaf for a 8 leaf spring pack when I did the flip. Do you think that dropped the rear more than normal?? No c notch. Probably will c notch it, but I guess I will have to make one. I was planning on pulling a 20ft. car trailer sometimes. What do you think about one of these bag set ups Mkcustoms??

http://www.ridetech.com/store/suspen...-rear-kit.html

http://www.ridetech.com/store/suspen...-leaf-kit.html

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Your Suburban is a tension shackle not a compression shackle, so only way to get lift that way is to make it really short, that's not a good thing. Usually a lift shackle on these trucks is gonna lower it even more, plus should ride a bit smoother too. A lift shackle is usually longer, but in this case they would be short and possibly bind up the suspension.

Why did you switch the 5 for an 8? It wouldn't make it lower, but if you started with an 8 then yes but the 8 after the fact wouldn't. Also lots of things start coming into play when you compare one vehicle to another. Old saggy spring pack will be lower than a newer set, if there are over loads, 1/2 ton 3/4 ton.... ect. So if someone says it worked for them it might be different for you.

I watched that movie, if you start pulling leafs don't get too carried away. It can become too soft unless you get the bags filled, meaning a heavy truck not notched with minimal leaves will start hittin the frame. Plus axle wrap starts to get pretty bad too.

I hope some of this helps and doesn't just cause confusion. If it was me, I'd run 3-4 leafs, longest shackle possible, very small bupstops and bags to keep it up where I want it. Also if you do bags keep them seperated so the air doesn't transfer between the bags.

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Western chassis sells a lift shackle, I used one on my burb when I did the flip kit. Had to grind a very small amount off the spring hanger for clearance but works well. It will raise it approx 1"

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Not sure how heavy his 20' trailer is... that was my concern. Empty, sure, loaded or hauling though?

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I didnt do any heavy hauling or pull a trailer, it worked for light loads. Cant speak to the rest though.

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I put a 8 leaf pack because the 5 pack I had on it was saggy. The 8 pack I had was new. Also so I could haul more without squatting in the rear so bad. I have pulled my 20' trailer with a 3/4 diesel on it and it pulled really well. It has a long tongue. This was before I dropped it. I am going to get the 1" shackles for sure.

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Can someone post a link to where I can get these 1" western chassis lift shackles??? I can not seem to find them.

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I just try to help with a few ideas, not with company selection. I make my own parts...

Here is their email address though.... Email: mail@westernchassisinc.com