rear shackels

[ftwflh]

Took the Turd for a spin today and did some offroading (lots of log jumping and rough roads)got home and lost one of the inside shackle halves along with the bushings.No big deal it is fixable.what I need to know is with a 4in ProComp lift an I go back with stock length or do I need to go with what the PO had? 5 1/2 in long home made shackles.Or can I change all 4 back to stock length and lower it an inch or so.I am running 33in tires.
I have new bushings ordered.May cut a piece of stock and make one to get by with(have a run next Saturday) but either way I will be getting REAL shackles some time.

 

[Sasquach]

If you want to go shorter in shakle length you will need to play with it to determine the springs can straighten out in compression before the shakle runs out of swing, measure the arched length of the spring then use that measurement to pull a straight line from from the front spring hanger to rear and the distance from the tape measurement to your shackle hanger is your minimum shackle length provided when unloaded it does not point toward the spring hanger and wants to fold against the frame during compression.

 

[Old Dog]

can I change all 4 back to stock length and lower it an inch or so.I am running 33in tires.

I have a 4" lift with stock lenght shakles (3in. center to center)
and a 1" BL. My rear tire (33)comes REAL close to rubbing the rear of the wheelwell when stuffed.