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99-06 flip kit, can I add lift shackles to raise rear?

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Not sure if the springs I bought are sagging or were de-arched or what. I f I could get it level or close to level, that's my goal. Mcgaughys flip kit in rear with oem shackles.

265/35/22s weren't bad but the 275/45/20s are just barely tucking. Thought about airshocks but heard will rude harsh, don't want to add helpers right now and really have no need besides leveling. Thinking about shock extenders and djm lift shackles.




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Bed isn't the problem, pretty sure the used leafs may contribute. Sat low in back with old setup too before notch/bed swap.


Wondering if the raised gas tank braces are hitting bed supports and holding it up ever so slightly. This is more suspension related than a tweaked frame. Front to back difference is almost 2" and also raised from end with the coil spacers when I went to 20s.

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#48 ·
if you think air shocks will cause a rough ride, wait till u add lift shackles...they will limit the suspension travel

QFT, had lift shackles to raise the back end up 1.5" and it was perfectly level with 3" springs in the front. Damn thing rode like a wagon with them though. I took them off and just spent the $300 or so on the McGaughy helper kit and it rides soooo much better now.



i say flip it back stock and do shackles and hangers.
But that will only get him 4", rear will be higher than the front then.
 
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