Should I stick with Standard or get Air Shocks?

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  1. lpolson07

    lpolson07 Member

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    Whats the shackle kit go for and whats it do? Where might I find this?
     
    lpolson07, Jul 25, 2010
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  2. starsky74

    starsky74 Technician

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    no air shocks!!!!!
     
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  3. smegnl

    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    I believe the shackle is the bracket that the leaf springs bolt too.
     
    smegnl, Jul 26, 2010
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  4. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I have standard shocks on the rear of my car. Plenty of room for big tires as long as you use the correct size tire and wheel.
     
    rayzorsharp, Jul 26, 2010
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  5. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Wow, they fixed yours with bolts! What's left of mine was held together with sheet metal screws.(y)

    The shackle is at the rear of the springs. They are the two plates (per side) that swing and alllow the spring to flex.
     
    RMiller, Jul 26, 2010
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  6. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    man id like to see pics of those shocks. i was thinking of leaving the shocks alone and going with the inverse wood leaf springs. i hear that you just have keep them watered or the spring rate will alter too much during your launch.:rofl2:
     
    Bryant, Jul 26, 2010
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  7. Demmitt

    Demmitt nutz and boltz

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    i went with coil overs and they work great for me. the is a tech about putong van leafs in.
     
    Demmitt, Jul 26, 2010
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  8. b_ryce70Mav

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    I did the van leaf swap. Not too much work, once you get the springs freed from the donor van. Can't tell you how it rides yet though.
     
    b_ryce70Mav, Jul 26, 2010
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    Finally somebody got it ;):biglaugh:
     
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