Matching RB's Rear Shackle Inversion Kit??

[dnixon]

I know I already posted this but I would just like to make sure anyone with any advice would get to read this... before I go with BChesley's option. Thanks...

Okay I am planning on getting a Rusty's 6" lift but I would also like to be able to put revolvers on. What are my options for the front and rear?
I know that RiverBeast has the shackle inversion kit for the rear but what can I do to even it out in the front without doing a SOA?
While at bchesley's site, Tex-Rok Engineering (http://www.cox-internet.com/abchesley/), I see that he has some of his own PROTOTYPE shackle inversion kits, does anyone know if he will be offering these anytimes soon? Thanks a lot for any advice and information!!!

[ August 09, 2002, 03:13 PM: Message edited by: dnixon ]

[bchesley]

How serious are you about the flip kit. I will build you one if you are serious. But be warned that you have to cut off the old hanger to install the new one. I have not even thought about a price yet. I will try and figure something out in the next day or two.

[dnixon]

Okay well will this be an option for the front and rear or just the rear? How much lift will this provide? I know you have revolvers and I would like to as well so that is my ulitmate goal. I wouldn't be able to do the welding or the removal of the hangers but I would be willing to get it done. How are they working out for you? Okay I'll talk to you later about this thanks a bunch..

[dnixon]

Thanks for any advice guys....

[River Beast]

I think Brad has the best way for you to go.. which means cutting off the OEM rear shackle mount and putting his on.

It seems like it, but wondering why not just SOA and use revolvers? I can understand not having the tools for the fabrication, but to pay to have it done is nothing more than a little grinding and welding...prolly less laobr cost than a lift kit.

[dnixon]

Originally posted by River Beast:
It seems like it, but wondering why not just SOA and use revolvers? I can understand not having the tools for the fabrication, but to pay to have it done is nothing more than a little grinding and welding...prolly less laobr cost than a lift kit.Yeah well that is what I was debating... I would really like to get 35's that is my goal. I just don't have the ability to perform the SOA. Also I am not close with any mechanics or people to perform such a task. What scares me is the welding to cast iron and just getting everything laid out correctly. I really wish I could do it myself but I don't have the tools or the know how. What do you think I should do to help me gain the confidence to let someone work on my ride. What should I ask the shops about their work? Any advice would be great.

[bchesley]

I love the extra flex. Even with out the revolver I got a lot more droop with the shackle flip. The bracket that I make is a bolt on bracket but you can weld it on which is what I did. I can make what ever amount of lift you want it to be. I made mine for the sole purpose of getting rid of my rear block that came with my 6" Rusty's kit. It gives me about 2.5-3"s of lift. Once you add the revolver it will give about 4 inches of lift.