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Sulastic Shackles > Info & User Feedback
- Thread starter Nor-Cal Nick
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jrkrace
Recruit
I actually PM'ed him...
psyco66
Pimp
I want a set of shackles what up with the group buy thing. I will come to the shop and see you.
Raeuber
Big Butt Fan
Did you get special pricing or at least a deal on shipping?
Nick was talking about special pricing if ordered in June.
jrkrace
Recruit
Gave me free shipping on the deal. I'm sure he'll chime in...
Nor-Cal Nick
Suspension Consultant
No I see you guys .. I just didn't get as far with everthing as I wished last week. I am working late on stuff tonight.
Nor-Cal Nick
Suspension Consultant
Here is what I have. Keep in mind these have been costing between $15-$35 in shipping so it's a really great deal.
Sorry it took me so long to get it up. I wanted to add the Shackles to our site to help speed your orders up.
Sulastic Sale:
http://www.dieseltowingresource.com/showthread.php?p=25502#post25502
Sorry it took me so long to get it up. I wanted to add the Shackles to our site to help speed your orders up.
Sulastic Sale:
http://www.dieseltowingresource.com/showthread.php?p=25502#post25502
Nor-Cal Nick
Suspension Consultant
jrkrace
Recruit
Did I make it in time for the deal?:smile:
dentpusha
LOCKED&LOADED
hay nick, was that video made in scotland,sounded like somthing yewd play while on your wayto slay a dragon.that video prolly also sold me on a set of those.ill let you kno
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GMCYA
Resident Coonass
Anyone tow with these on yet?
Nor-Cal Nick
Suspension Consultant
Did I make it in time for the deal?:smile:
:dupe: I beat we might need to do so credit. I know this is a better deal than I have done yet. I need to check and see what we did on yours....
Oh I got your PM :hurray::thumbsup::cheers2:
I have them on my LMM Dually and tow a 40' 5er.....no issue's and they ride great.
jrkrace
Recruit
Installation and review..
Ok...As you know, I ordered these a couple of days ago. When they came in yesterday, I was shocked. Excellent service and super quick shipping from Nor-Cal. Thanks Nick and Jeff for the excellent service.
Now, although I've turned a few wrenches in my time, I was going to have a buddy install these, because, quite frankly, I wasn't in the mood. Well, since I heard so much about these springs, I decided to break out the tools.
Bear with me on the pics because they are from my camera phone, as my wife had the DC in her car and she was out.
First..The package.
Now we jack up the truck and use a floor jack for the axle. Don't mind the position of the jackstand. I moved it after I realized it was in the wrong place after I took the picture.The stands and floor jack is required if you are going to do this at home...
Stock shackle to be removed..
Now after loosening the shackle bolts, all four of them, you have to drop the trailer hitch low enough for the lower bolts to be removed. I would loosen the bumper bolts first before removing the next two frame bolts on each side. Then just loosen the last bolts on each end. After this, then remove the 2 bolts that attach the hitch at the bumper. Also don't forget to disconnect the lower shock bolts. It'll give you a little more droop.
This will alow you to remove the lower bolts like this...
Once you get these lower bolts out, jack up the axle with the floor jack enough for the leaf spring bolt to be removed from above the frame.
Now. Once this is all done, you can remove the stock shackle and replace it with the Sulastic shackle. Be advised that the washers included with the kit are used to shim the shackle to prevent any interference with the spring hanger. In my case, I needed none for the driver side, while I needed two for the inboard lower bolt on the passenger side to get the right clearance. Once all the bolts are back in and the nuts on loosely, I would drop the truck onto the ground to check for any interference. This is where you may need to add the shims. Once you get every thing right, then a shot of Lock-Tite on the suspension bolts and tighten accordingly. Be advised that the trailer hitch should be tightened at the very last step.
The finished product should look like this...
Now, I also added a set of Bilstein Yellows that I had laying around. When I did the Sulastics, I only replaced the rear shocks with the Bilsteins and took her for a ride. The chopiness was greatly reduced, but their was still a little more that I wanted. When I went back into the garage, I replaced the front shocks with the Bilsteins and took her for a ride. Now I was happy. The chop was almost gone. The passenger seat used to shake like crazy, and now, it barely made a peep. I then dropped the rear tire pressure to 55 from 65 psi and I was now in heaven. What a difference. The truck feels a lot tighter and the bumps are now just minor vibrations. The passenger seat now stays quiet.
Nick, that again for an exceptional product. This mod was worth every penny.
Thanks for bearing with the long post. I hope I didn't miss anything...
Ok...As you know, I ordered these a couple of days ago. When they came in yesterday, I was shocked. Excellent service and super quick shipping from Nor-Cal. Thanks Nick and Jeff for the excellent service.
Now, although I've turned a few wrenches in my time, I was going to have a buddy install these, because, quite frankly, I wasn't in the mood. Well, since I heard so much about these springs, I decided to break out the tools.
Bear with me on the pics because they are from my camera phone, as my wife had the DC in her car and she was out.
First..The package.
Now we jack up the truck and use a floor jack for the axle. Don't mind the position of the jackstand. I moved it after I realized it was in the wrong place after I took the picture.The stands and floor jack is required if you are going to do this at home...
Stock shackle to be removed..
Now after loosening the shackle bolts, all four of them, you have to drop the trailer hitch low enough for the lower bolts to be removed. I would loosen the bumper bolts first before removing the next two frame bolts on each side. Then just loosen the last bolts on each end. After this, then remove the 2 bolts that attach the hitch at the bumper. Also don't forget to disconnect the lower shock bolts. It'll give you a little more droop.
This will alow you to remove the lower bolts like this...
Once you get these lower bolts out, jack up the axle with the floor jack enough for the leaf spring bolt to be removed from above the frame.
Now. Once this is all done, you can remove the stock shackle and replace it with the Sulastic shackle. Be advised that the washers included with the kit are used to shim the shackle to prevent any interference with the spring hanger. In my case, I needed none for the driver side, while I needed two for the inboard lower bolt on the passenger side to get the right clearance. Once all the bolts are back in and the nuts on loosely, I would drop the truck onto the ground to check for any interference. This is where you may need to add the shims. Once you get every thing right, then a shot of Lock-Tite on the suspension bolts and tighten accordingly. Be advised that the trailer hitch should be tightened at the very last step.
The finished product should look like this...
Now, I also added a set of Bilstein Yellows that I had laying around. When I did the Sulastics, I only replaced the rear shocks with the Bilsteins and took her for a ride. The chopiness was greatly reduced, but their was still a little more that I wanted. When I went back into the garage, I replaced the front shocks with the Bilsteins and took her for a ride. Now I was happy. The chop was almost gone. The passenger seat used to shake like crazy, and now, it barely made a peep. I then dropped the rear tire pressure to 55 from 65 psi and I was now in heaven. What a difference. The truck feels a lot tighter and the bumps are now just minor vibrations. The passenger seat now stays quiet.
Nick, that again for an exceptional product. This mod was worth every penny.
Thanks for bearing with the long post. I hope I didn't miss anything...
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Nor-Cal Nick
Suspension Consultant
Nice write up !!!
Great way of doing test drives in steps and noting the difference. I know I preach on product that cost a few bucks compared to what other shops do but man when I find something I really like I don't care how much it is as long as it works and I know there are others out there that fill the same.
Thanks jrkrace !!!:cheers2:
Great way of doing test drives in steps and noting the difference. I know I preach on product that cost a few bucks compared to what other shops do but man when I find something I really like I don't care how much it is as long as it works and I know there are others out there that fill the same.
Thanks jrkrace !!!:cheers2:
jim87vette
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That was a great write up.I am still on the fence on these just about ready take the plunge.I just want to be able and install myself and I don't see anything that would stop me so far.If it takes me half a day(thats code for all day for me) I don't care I just want it done correctly.And I want to know that the shakles will make a difference by themselves so I won't have to do any splainen to the wife lol!I understand that bilsteins are the next step but my wallet is still smoking from this truck purchase.I want it noticeable but I don't expect it to ride like a 1/2 ton.Am I being reasonable?
Nor-Cal Nick
Suspension Consultant
If you drove my truck (same as yours) you would say screw the stock truck ride so fast. I jumped in a stock LMM dually that was dropped off here and drove it down the highway and man they suck.
Sucks your not close to me....
Sucks your not close to me....
jrkrace
Recruit
Jim87,
It looks a little intimidating, but I was surprised at how easy it was. Just keep in mind of the tools you'll need:
Jackstands
Floor jack
13/16 wrench( I prefer the GearWrench)
13/16 regular and deep socket with a ratchet and extension
Lock-Tite
And maybe a pry bar and hammer for a little "persuasion"
That's really it...
It looks a little intimidating, but I was surprised at how easy it was. Just keep in mind of the tools you'll need:
Jackstands
Floor jack
13/16 wrench( I prefer the GearWrench)
13/16 regular and deep socket with a ratchet and extension
Lock-Tite
And maybe a pry bar and hammer for a little "persuasion"
That's really it...