shackle

Hey I have a '98 and I've done shackles+add a leafs in the rear and cranked the tbars all the way in the front. I still have 29s and I'm looking at getting 33s, but I don't want to do a body lift since I have a push bar front bumper and I don't think that would work with a BL. Does anyone have...

I want to lift my stock 1998 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4x4 SOHC. Should I add a leaf spring? Shackles? Both? Do I need new U bolts or bushings? Should I also get non stock shocks? Any and all information is greatly appreciated! Also, if you have any links or P/N to these parts that would help to...

I want to lift my stock 1998 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4x4 SOHC. Should I add a leaf spring? Shackles? Both? Do I need new U bolts or bushings? Should I also get non stock shocks? Any and all information is greatly appreciated! Also, if you have any links or P/N to these parts that would help to...

I am in the process of making my own extended shackles and I need to know the stock bolt hole diameter. I really dont want to take the stock one off just to check that. If anyone knows it that would be great.

So much information out there, thought I'd consolidate some for the group!! (Note: my bushings are a *****).... 1997 Ford Explorer leaf spring bushing kit by Daystar….. ($42.05) http://www.carid.com/1997-ford-explorer-suspension-systems/item-1477600.html Energy Suspension Parts.com (Rear...

Does anyone know if the bushings will stay in the leaf spring when i remove the bolts, or will they come out and need to be replaced. I am getting ready to replace them and am just planning. Thanks!

I am getting ready to repair a rusted leaf spring shackle. I just bought the cheap replacements from autozone. I was wondering if I would also need to replace a bushings in the leaf springs as well. If so, how difficult is that. Also if any of you have any useful tips when repairing these, they...

... Anyone know where I can get/order rear leaf spring shackles for my 96 explorer xlt?? Thanks

Here is a side view of my spacer/shackle lifted Explorer.

My Explorer after a spacer/shackle lift.

Now my X sits level 38" to the wheel well with 31's

After installing my lift even with a new add a leaf from explorer pro comp my X still was not sitting level so I made my own shackle to level it out.

Picture of my '92 X with spacer/shackle lift.

Here is a picture of my '92 X after 31x10.50 tires and spacer/shackle lift.

This is one shot of the new shackles I had made to lift the rear after the new 133 coils.