shackle lift
jarbidge09
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Can someone tell me if I go from a 4 inch shackle to a 2 inch does it drop 1 inch or 2 inches I have heard both. Thanks
shackle lift
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1 inch.
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I hope you were useing the 2" shackle length for simplicity in the math?
A 2" shackle would not allow the spring to flex or straighten out during compression with some springs.
A 2" shackle would not allow the spring to flex or straighten out during compression with some springs.
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It was just an example thanks though