03-07-2012, 10:16 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-07-2012, 10:20 PM by broncosbybart.)
Shackle flip is done. Turns out that the factory shackle setup does yield the most wheel travel. The rig now has 12" of REAL rear wheel travel, measured from fully compressed to fully extended.
Nick up at Nick's Trix told me to reverse the shackles from the standard setup (with the plates facing rearward) so that the springs wouldn't contact them. He said that it can be an issue with the WH springs.
The front spring bolts were already siezed in their bushings after less than a year of usage. I had to cut them out with the cutting disc. Nothing is ever easy!
Also began bending up some tube for the upper rear shock mounts.
Nick up at Nick's Trix told me to reverse the shackles from the standard setup (with the plates facing rearward) so that the springs wouldn't contact them. He said that it can be an issue with the WH springs.
The front spring bolts were already siezed in their bushings after less than a year of usage. I had to cut them out with the cutting disc. Nothing is ever easy!
Also began bending up some tube for the upper rear shock mounts.