Shackle lift concerns

[kbos]

Hey PSN,

I recently had 2in shackles installed on my truck to level out my 7.3 F250. I did much research on the internet before buying them and the general consesus seemed that it would be no problem, other then my axle might be slightly off center without an adjustable track bar. My truck now steers and tracks down the road better, but the sway bar now cuts it extremely close to the springs, the ride is a little rougher, and when i cut the steering wheel hard the wheels look to be at a stressful angle. I have not yet got an alignment because I am on a thin buget and dont want to spend the money until I make up my mind about keeping the shackles or not.











Photos ive seen of other 2 inch shackle lifts on the internet show the sway bar cutting it close but not quite as close as mine, or some people seem to have completely removed their sway bars. Should I worry about my sway bar or the stress on the front end? I have gone over some pretty huge bumps and so far no issues. Keep in mind I havent done an alignment yet. It might be a good time for me to invest in a better 1.5-2 inch leveling solution since I have a mechanic who is temporarily willing to do 2hrs of labor for free if I want to swap a different kit in, but my buget is so tight at the moment that I want some 2nd opinions. I'm a newbie when it comes to suspension lifts.

Thanks in advance

[NotStock]

Did you only install shackles? If so, take them off. Get a shackle and hanger lift. You need to lift the front and rear of the spring equally. We have them available in 2" version. They run $310.

[OBSWIZ]

X2 but...we have 2" hanger kits much cheaper...Sorry Trevor!

You will also need a adj track bar and should ge longer shocks.

KEEP your sway bars...If needed remove the sway bar drop link frame bracket and reinstall under the frame..

[The 250]

Mine has the 2" shackle lift on the back and I get awful bump steer. My swaybars are close like that also. This setup was on the truck when I bought it and I can't wait to get rid of it.

[NotStock]

Originally Posted by OBSWIZ

X2 but...we have 2" hanger kits much cheaper...Sorry Trevor!

You will also need a adj track bar and should ge longer shocks.

KEEP your sway bars...If needed remove the sway bar drop link frame bracket and reinstall under the frame..

Awwww sheeeet. Price battle! Hahaha