Rear Lift Shackles

[black93DX]

I am considering installing rear lift shackles on my 93 pickup to even out the back of my truck. It has begun to sag over time and I would like to bring it back to stock height or maybe a little higher.

Who has done this? How difficult was the install?

I know Daystar Industries is probably where I would get them from, as they seem to make quality parts and have a good reputation. Do I want greasable or non-greasable? And what results can I expect from them as far as ride, performance, etc.

[GregoryM]

The best way to restore or increase ride height is by reworking the springs. You can have the original ones re-arched or buy new. The extended shackles are kind of a band-aid approach IMO. Even with some sort of different shackles you still have the same crap springs.

[humanoid]

Shackles will de-arch your springs even more. As suggested, have them re-arched or just get new replacement ones to save you the headache of getting them replaced again in the near future.

[black93DX]

What about as a temporary solution until i can afford new springs?

[humanoid]

Originally Posted by black93DX

What about as a temporary solution until i can afford new springs?

Then shackles would be the way to go then...

[PokerPlayer]

Just save the money you would spend on the shackles for springs and let stay sagged for a bit more...Doing it right the first time is always cheaper.

[scrowley111]

i put a 3" helper spring in the rear of my 4runner and it worked really good, was only $40, and was fairly easy to install. Ebay about $40