lowering shackle install

[Layne02]

So, I am in the middle of installing lowering shackles on the rear of my 87 GMC . But I don't see how they will fit. There is a brace running above the shackle and the leaf spring will not go any higher without hitting it. I know I am doing something wrong here, just don't know what. Anyone install these already and have pictures?? Need advice, thanks.

 

[74 Shortbed]

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Not doing anything wrong, just need to cut a notch right there.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Pics are helpful before cutting stuff unnecessarily.

 

[smoothandlow84]

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Not doing anything wrong, just need to cut a notch right there.

Damn...ya beat me to it.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

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Not doing anything wrong, just need to cut a notch right there.

Well that essplains a lot Lucy...

 

[Layne02]

Cool, I thought about cutting it out but wasnt sure, thanks everyone

 

[Layne02]

Thanks for help, armed with this information, knocked it out and got shackle on in about an hour and half, thanks again

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Thanks for help, armed with this information, knocked it out and got shackle on in about an hour and half, thanks again

Ummm where are the pics???lol

 

[74 Shortbed]

Yes, we need pics...

 

[smoothandlow84]

I just welded some new steel plate to cover my bed rail notches since ditching the leafsprings

 

[spanky55amg]

Ummm where are the pics???lol

Yes, we need pics...

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[MikeB]

Pics? The question was very straightforward and answered correctly by 74Shortbed with an excellent picture.

Unfortunately, it's something that must be done unless you only need 2" drop and can replace the front hangers. And that really requires removing the bed. Choose your poison!

 

[Rusty Nail]

 

[animal]

Not supplying pics of said drop constitutes "Cruel and Unusual Punishment" which will result in your arrest and incarceration with a 400lb man named Ben Dover. Just sayin.......

 

[Rusty Nail]