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Old 03-05-2007
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need help from someone with chevy drop shackel

hey i need to know how many inches total the shackels are in length.
i wana buy tonight but i got to measure to see if i got the room with the tail pipe there.
i was told it might not fit so i wana measure to make sure it will clear the pipe.

here is a pic on what it looks like the rear with the pipe.

O YA DONT MIND THE RUST I TOUTCHED IT UP OLD PICS HERE AND I RIPPED OFF THE DEALER TAG
 
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Old 03-06-2007
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you should be fine...here are mine and they barely stick down...

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Old 03-06-2007
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ok kool ill order today then!
 
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Old 03-06-2007
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They're about 2" longer than stock.
 
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Old 03-06-2007
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a 2 inch longer shackle will give you 1 inch of lift you could probably make them cheaper if you have a welder.i built a set for a 99 s-10 worked great
 
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The ones I have here are overall 9 1/4" long, and 7 3/8" from center-ish to center-ish of the mounting holes.
 
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Originally Posted by dalejones0188
a 2 inch longer shackle will give you 1 inch of lift you could probably make them cheaper if you have a welder.i built a set for a 99 s-10 worked great
there like waht 40 bucks powder coated
 
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ok i should be able to fit them. i know there only 40$ i just wish when i buy them there automaticaly in my hands.
 
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