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Sulastic Shackles > Info & User Feedback

Well I just got out and took for a ride.It definitely takes the harshness away I can say that much.It still has a slight bump to it but it has eased the jolt-thats the best I can describe it(its a dually).But time will tell and I only took it around the block-my truck is very new not even 700 miles yet so everything is still tight.But yes there is a difference I think I should also adjust the tire pressure when unloaded and that should also help.Worth the money and if I can install them with a broken leg you guys should be able to do it as well lol.
 
If I were to buy another truck like the one I have I would definitely purchase Bilstein shocks and the Sulastic Shackles.

HUGE difference in ride quality.
 
Update for the ride,have been towing quite a bit(13-14K) and the shackles are holding up great!The ride empty is still very good like said it takes the hard bumps and smooths them out quite a bit.It's a one ton so I expect some harshness but these Sulastics do indeed help out.Still very happy I did this.
 
Had mine installed two weeks ago...truck rides great even needing new shocks...

trotorx2 said:
When towing does the rear of the truck squat more with the Sulastics?
I haven't towed my TT since the Sulastic install.
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truck actually squats less when trailering or loaded...at least in my case
 
ok, I ordered mine from NCT last night. They should be here sometime this week i hope.

From the sounds of it, everyone likes them, so Im sure my report about them will be nothing less.
 
I got a Set of these on my Truck and Love 'em, but I wanna Lower my Truck down a lil bit now.

Can these be used with Lowering Shackles?
 
I am very interested in these things, but I read a couple of things on their web site that kind of scare me. First off, they say you should replace the bushings every 3 years?? What's that about? That means that every 3 years, you gotta basically take 'em off and put 'em on

The 2nd thing is they say they will last 10 years; maybe less under extreme conditions...

That seems like a lot of money for something that won't last the life of the truck

Any thoughts?
 
My thoughts are that the bushings should be (checked) periodically with routine maintenance miles replacing is the wrong word to use because each truck can be used very differently in 3 years time. Another thought is even if the bushings needed to be replaced every 150k it is minimal cost for something that improves the ride that much. As far as lasting the life of the vehicle, few parts will make it that long shocks should be replaced every 100K or less and they cost way more than some bushings. I'm not trying to come off the wrong way I'm just defending a good product.
 
When I first intially bought these Shackles from Nick I happened to be at his shop with the guy that makes this product and got to ask him a few questions.

My one and only question to the guy was "How would they hold up in freezing and below 0 temps?

The guy responded that they were tested at 20 degrees and if I had any issues they had a 10 year warrenty at the time.

I am here to say that after having below 0 temps in here wau Upstate NY the Sulastic Shackles still feel the same like when I bought them brand new. No more side to side bouncing when hitting bumps or driving or railroad tracks. Other then the Bilstein shocks these are by far one of my best suspension upgrades. I could only imagine how they would really feel if I was towing something over 10,000lbs.
Great purchase IMO.
 
RYDNHI4X4 said:
When I first intially bought these Shackles from Nick I happened to be at his shop with the guy that makes this product and got to ask him a few questions.

My one and only question to the guy was "How would they hold up in freezing and below 0 temps?

The guy responded that they were tested at 20 degrees and if I had any issues they had a 10 year warrenty at the time.

I am here to say that after having below 0 temps in here wau Upstate NY the Sulastic Shackles still feel the same like when I bought them brand new. No more side to side bouncing when hitting bumps or driving or railroad tracks. Other then the Bilstein shocks these are by far one of my best suspension upgrades. I could only imagine how they would really feel if I was towing something over 10,000lbs.
Great purchase IMO.
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WOW, Steve...Thank you for posting this. I was meaning to ask but just kept getting side tracked. Very good info. I know these are pricey but other than the marketing not being big this product is a sleeper. I watched at SEMA and this year they had other BIG name company's asking if they would like to be bought out so the other NAME company's could sell and market the product under there name):h


Steve, Thanks again and please keep us posted over the winter....:thumbsup:
 
I have an installation question. When I put the top of the shackle on, there was a little room in-between for the washer. I tried for 30 minutes to squeeze one of the washers in there, but I couldn't. Is that OK to run it without placing the washer in there? The only way I could describe it was that it was about half the thickness of the washer. Nick? The ride is definitely better. The rear end feels like it is firmly planted to to road. Much less bounce from the springs, and much less vibration.
 
RI Chevy Silveradoman said:
I have an installation question. When I put the top of the shackle on, there was a little room in-between for the washer. I tried for 30 minutes to squeeze one of the washers in there, but I couldn't. Is that OK to run it without placing the washer in there? The only way I could describe it was that it was about half the thickness of the washer. Nick? The ride is definitely better. The rear end feels like it is firmly planted to to road. Much less bounce from the springs, and much less vibration.
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So you are talking to the frame side? Have a pic by chance I can see to tell you a answer for sure.
 
I already buttoned it up. I could not fit the washer that was supplied with the kit. I tightened up the upper bolt and it seems to be OK. Just curious, as the instructions stated to use the washer if possible, and a loose fit could result in serious problems.
 
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