HemiTruckClub.com HTC.com Forum Forums Suspension Suspension drops/Lowering shackles overload spring removal
HTC.com Forum Forums Suspension Suspension drops/Lowering shackles overload spring removalModerators: MrHemi
|
Go
|
New
|
Find
|
Notify
|
Tools
|
Reply
|
|
 |
do i have to get new u bolts when i remove the overload spring?
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 QC/SB(mine) 2003 Infiniti FX35(hers) 1989 Ford Mustang LX/ 347 c.i.(ours)   |
||
|
  |
Negative.
SRT10 undersprung rear axle with 4:56 gears, Mcgaughy's 2" drop spindles and Belltech 2" drop coils, supermaxx longtube headers and hi perf cats, Edge Evolution gauge pack, Fiberglass hood with functional shaker ram air, and Airaid CAI, 180 Jet stat Flexalite E fan, Diablo tuner |
|||
|
|
|
thats what i thought i just wanted to be sure. thanks
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 QC/SB(mine) 2003 Infiniti FX35(hers) 1989 Ford Mustang LX/ 347 c.i.(ours) |
|||
|
"Doug"  Truck of the Month April 2005  |
Are you sure you want to do that? I removed mine on my 04 and the ride was pretty rough. Everyone told me later that I should have removed the large spring and left the overload.
|
|||
|
"Phil"  |
i wouldn't do it at all on a QC (heavier) truck.
there are MANY other ways to get the rear end to sit lower, safely. ____________________________________________________________________________ 06'-Ram-Hemi-Pearl Black-Magnaflow-AEM CAI-Diablo CMR Tuned By Mike W. @ tuningsuperstore.com 06'-Magnum R/T-Hemi-Pearl Black-Magnaflow-Diablo Tuned Ram in Action         Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you.... Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. |
|||
|
|
|
You only lower the truck about 3/4" by removing the overload. Smaller shackles are easier to install with better results.
SRT10 undersprung rear axle with 4:56 gears, Mcgaughy's 2" drop spindles and Belltech 2" drop coils, supermaxx longtube headers and hi perf cats, Edge Evolution gauge pack, Fiberglass hood with functional shaker ram air, and Airaid CAI, 180 Jet stat Flexalite E fan, Diablo tuner |
|||
|
|
"Jay" HTC Man of the Year - 2009 President, South Carolina Chapter HTC.com Engine Specialist  |
2003, Std. SWB, SLT, 20", 4:56 gear, AFE CAI, Superchip, 6.1 cam, 6.1 heads, Manley springs, retainers, pushrods, Edelbrock Hedders, 195 T-Stat, 8.2 Taylor, AEM, Power Wire, ARC-1,Amsoil Everything, and more. Veni Vidi Vici HTC.com Titan Killer Club                |
|||
|
|
"Mark" Forum Manager Former Hemi truck & Hemi SUV owner  |
I believe he's referring to the 2" drop shackles. You can get almost a 3" drop by adding four spring clamps in addition to the drop shackles!
______________________________________________________________________________ HTC.com web site HTC.com store HTC.com calendar HTC.com National map After smoking a pack a day for 30 years, I quit cold turkey. Here's how I did it...  2003 Ram 5.7 Hemi - Supercharged. 520 HP, 14 mpg... traded in for a 2006 SRT8 Grand Cherokee - bone stock 6.1 Hemi - 420 HP, 16 mpg... traded in for a 2007 BMW 335i - twin turbo. 330 HP, 33 mpg         |
|||
|
|
"Jay" HTC Man of the Year - 2009 President, South Carolina Chapter HTC.com Engine Specialist |
 2003, Std. SWB, SLT, 20", 4:56 gear, AFE CAI, Superchip, 6.1 cam, 6.1 heads, Manley springs, retainers, pushrods, Edelbrock Hedders, 195 T-Stat, 8.2 Taylor, AEM, Power Wire, ARC-1,Amsoil Everything, and more. Veni Vidi Vici HTC.com Titan Killer Club |
|||
|
"Danny"  |
any pics of how this is done?  2006 2WD QC SPORT. ENJOYED DAILY!!!! HTC.com Titan Killer Club      |
|||
|
|
"Doug" Truck of the Month April 2005 |
I got almost 5" with drop shackles and removing the overload. Wouldn't recommend removing the overload due to ride loss.
|
|||
|
|
"Jay" HTC Man of the Year - 2009 President, South Carolina Chapter HTC.com Engine Specialist |
Damn, it must be true.  2003, Std. SWB, SLT, 20", 4:56 gear, AFE CAI, Superchip, 6.1 cam, 6.1 heads, Manley springs, retainers, pushrods, Edelbrock Hedders, 195 T-Stat, 8.2 Taylor, AEM, Power Wire, ARC-1,Amsoil Everything, and more. Veni Vidi Vici HTC.com Titan Killer Club |
|||
|
|
"Danny" |
If you dont mind me asking how did you do it? what brand/model shackles was it? 2006 2WD QC SPORT. ENJOYED DAILY!!!! HTC.com Titan Killer Club |
|||
|
|
|
well i did the shackles and am still thinking about taking the overload off, i didnt do it the same day cause i couldnt get it off and didnt have the time to mess with it. in theory i dont understand how you guys are losing ride quality or even rated towing capability. if there isnt a load then the spring just sits there and it only works if you over load the truck. the truck will still be able to haul the rated towing capability but i know some guys like to push there trucks past that and that is when the overload spring comes into effect.
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 QC/SB(mine) 2003 Infiniti FX35(hers) 1989 Ford Mustang LX/ 347 c.i.(ours) |
|||
|
 |
I didn't notice any ride quality difference when I took out the overloads and put in 2" drop shackles at the same time. I got 3 3/8" drop total in the rear.
My gas-guzzler of choice is a HEMI     |
|||
|
| Powered by Eve Community |
 | Please Wait. Your request is being processed... |
|
HemiTruckClub.com HTC.com Forum Forums Suspension Suspension drops/Lowering shackles overload spring removal
HTC.com Forum Forums Suspension Suspension drops/Lowering shackles overload spring removalCopyright HemiTruckClub.com 2009