Well I've been thinkin about doin a shackle flip for a while now. The reason I want to do this is so I can get rid of my blocks in the rear and can pull in other classes that don't allow trac bars. I got a few questions though.

Should I drop the front hangar also? I need about 7" total lift to retain the ride hight I'm at now.

Does any one have pics of a shackle flip on a 1st gen? I remember DNR made some spring hangars but I can't find the pics now (I'm not to good at searching).

Ideas? Thoughts? Suggestions?

 

check out jungle jim's shackle flip on RCC

http://ramchargercentral.com/index.php?topic=123729.0

http://www.ramchargercentral.com/ind...topic=120711.0

 

You can run the dodge rear springs in my hangers or the 56" chevy springs. You can also run any lift spring you want. The hangers/shackle flip will give about 4 3/4" lift on a 80s RC.
Jim

 

Here is the pics of mine...

Mine give 8" in the back or whatever I decide!!






Here are the front drop ones. 2.5"-3"

 

Here are some pretty detailed plans for the DIY'r:

http://www.ramchargercentral.com/ind...?topic=63311.0

We did the front on the '89 like that.

 

DNR,

How much can you do in the front?

 

I would feel comfortable staying at the 3.5" drop over stock. Here is a few pics of a set of 3.5" ones I just did not to long ago.




Off topic, but some cool ladder bar brackets I just made for a guy in Fl

 

Those are the pics i was lookin for in your 1st post Thanks DNR. BTW you have a PM

 

Pulltilbroke--i was going to do the same shackle lift on my '77 pull so I can run stiff springs and clear the tires. I would lift the front and rear of the rear springs the same to keep the angles right.

 

On a truck not used for pulling or wheelin. 99% street driven, is there any advantage to a shackle flip/dropped mounts vs new springs to eliminate the lift block?

 

I think the ride would be much nicer with a shackle flip vs. lift springs to eliminate the lift block. Better articulation too...

 

those r some nice ladder bars brackets... They worked out great!

 

Hey guys, I'm a vendor on DTR now and offer Shackle Flip Lift Kits as well as Lift Hangers for the rear spring. I offer a $20 discount for DTR members, PM me for a code to use on my site Cummins Shackle Flip Lift Kit Dodge 1st Gen Ram Ramcharger w250

Here is a video of me explaining some details, you'll get the idea

 

How do you get a hold of somebody at Jungle Jim's

 

By going to RCCs address PapeCAT gave you and messaging Jungle himself.
He has a section on the site which is for vendors.