Need you guys help on a rear lift!!

[kcsport 00]

I need to lift the rear of my squatting 2000 sport. I know about shackles, leafs and bags but not sure what to use. Dont want a hard ride, but some times I do pull a boat (not real heavy but it brings it down a bit). Thought about the Warrior shackles, what do yea think? Thanks!! Cassey

 

[93 & 96 EB & XLT]

I would go with the shackles if you dont want to harden the ride.

 

[J. Kennedy]

Shackles vs. add a leafs

If you do searches here you will find a ton of info on Explorer Saggy Ass Syndrome. The long and the short of it is if you like the springiness of your rear, and need lift only, add Warrior's shackles. If it needs firming up, as well as lift, add leafs.

Summit has 3 levels of Explorer brand (no relation) add a leafs, for like $26 bucks a pair, so you can't go wrong. My ass was down about an inch, and bouncing around like crazy, even with new Edelbrock shocks.

I went with the lowest level. It brought it up almost 2 inches, but quickly settled down to an inch so it is even with the stock front. The ride is now fine, not firm at all, a little on the soft side even.

If I towed, or wanted more height, I would get one of the higher levels. You will have to remove the rear shackles to do the job anyway, so if you want even more height you could add the longer shackles. I personally never liked the looks of shackles, but I'm nuts.

 

[2001ExpSport]

If you have a Sport w/ a monoleaf, you can only get the Shackles.

 

[J. Kennedy]

Shackles vs. add a leafs

If you do searches here you will find a ton of info on Explorer Saggy Ass Syndrome. The long and the short of it is if you like the springiness of your rear, and need lift only, add Warrior's shackles. If it needs firming up, as well as lift, add leafs.

Summit has 3 levels of Explorer brand (no relation) add a leafs, for like $26 bucks a pair, so you can't go wrong. My ass was down about an inch, and bouncing around like crazy, even with new Edelbrock shocks.

I went with the lowest level. It brought it up almost 2 inches, but quickly settled down to an inch so it is even with the stock front. The ride is now fine, not firm at all, a little on the soft side even.

If I towed, or wanted more height, I would get one of the higher levels. You will have to remove the rear shackles to do the job anyway, so if you want even more height you could add the longer shackles. I personally never liked the looks of shackles, but I'm nuts.