Scott's ex on 33's... finally

[Fish Man]

i dig it...whats that cable thing in the last pic?

 

[Amazingss1287]

haha, well they are custom chariot spring leaf springs.. they are based out of fontana and they did a great job, and i recommend them to anyone. well i guess im probably going to go with the shackles in the back.. but i heard they wear down the arc of the leaf spring.. is tht true?

 

[Amazingss1287]

ooo yea tht cable thing is attached to my ipod... and it hard wired in so i can just plug my ipod in

 

[j602]

Shackles could result in a minor amount of less arc, but I haven't/didn't notice any with mine and it doesn't seem to be a common problem. I think you'll be ok with them. If nothing else, put them in. If the springs seem like they're losing arc, take 'em out.

 

[Amazingss1287]

also.. i heard that it can change the angle of the driveshaft... is this true?

 

[j602]

Any time you lift the suspension the driveshaft angle is going to be farther off. It won't be a problem on only 5" of lift.

 

[Amazingss1287]

mmm well i hope not.. r they hard to install?

 

[chris_miller]

Lift

The truck looks really good, you have done a nice job. I can hear the Sounds from here.

Did you ever catch up with Jeremy?

 

[Amazingss1287]

no.. i didnt go with the body lift.. i just did more TT.. but thanks for the compliments

 

[j602]

Shackles are one of the easiest jobs on an Explorer. Takes about 15-20 minutes if the bolts aren't rusted.

 

[Amazingss1287]

haha yea i did the shackles today.. took about 30 min with air tools.. for everyone to know.. take off the back wheels bf u begin.. bc mine was so high i couldnt use floor jacks until i did