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After doing a bit of searching, I am unsure of what the right answer is for an ideal shackle angle. I have read 45-60 degress, is best, but have also seen people setting them to all kinds of different angles. I am doing a solid axle swap right now, with the truck at ride height the shackle is a 22 degree angle. At full droop it doesn't go anywhere near past vertical. Sound about right ?
If I am correct, I don't want the shackle to go past vertical at full droop, or I am in trouble.
I have mock up mounts right now, so if the shackles are not okay as is, I can make the rear mounts to compensate for it.
If I am correct, I don't want the shackle to go past vertical at full droop, or I am in trouble.
I have mock up mounts right now, so if the shackles are not okay as is, I can make the rear mounts to compensate for it.