00Classic
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Installed a DPG/RE 4" hybrid today. After install the factory shackle bolt is hitting on the frame/reciever hitch when flexed. Is this normal or did I do something wrong?
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New lift shackle hits frame
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scorpio_vette
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pics of your install???
xjbubba
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Not uncommom for the rear shackles to hit the back of the shackle mount, or the bumper when flexed. This is not good. You solve the problem using boomerang shackles.
00Classic
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Pictures later. So to correct it I have to go higher? When the axle droops the bolt hits the frame in the front. It make a pretty alarming noise if I am going quick enough over an obstacle. Yesterday when I flexed it out the springs didn't flex enough to hit the bumber.
RCP Phx
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Boomerangs would make it even worse!xjbubba said:
RCP Phx
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I wouldnt worry about it until the springs have time to settle in!00Classic said:
00Classic
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I am just going to let it be for know. Get the gears and SYE done then worry about this. Here is a pic.
There is shiney spot on the hitch mount where the bolt hits.
There is shiney spot on the hitch mount where the bolt hits.
Geordiewolf
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Have you tried turning the bolt around to face the other way?
00Classic
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- Florence. SC
Geordiewolf said:
That won't help. It actually hits the nut then the shackle flexes to the side and stops on the threads. I would be affraid if I turned it around it would go past and hang up on return.
old_man
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I think you just need a longer pair of shackles.
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- Hartsville, South Carolina
00Classic said:
Well the factory had it the other way and it did not hit. I say try it. :rof: :confused1
Geordiewolf
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From the second picture, it looks like you have bolted the spring direct to the frame mount (The bit thats welded to the chasis) and not used shackles, if you still have the original springs check to see if the shackles are still attached? If this is the case, then when you put the shackles on, the bolt movement will only be noticable on the bottom joint, and will have plenty clearance from the frame.
tayman
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Geordiewolf said:
are you blind???:conceited
crasy1_69
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To me it looks like a stock shackle.... Maybe a set of boomerang shackles that are a little longer will help to alleviate hitting the frame and be cheaper than a new bumper with hitch.
silverslk
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00Classic said:
So, are you asking for help or telling everyone whats NOT IT. :sure:
That said. TURN THE BOLT THE OTHER WAY!!!!! What hitch do you have? It looks like whoever made it made that part too wide. Trim the hitch where it hits and TURN THE BOLT AROUND. :conceited
tayman
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or move your shackle mount like I did...
00Classic
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- Florence. SC
silverslk said:
It is a factory hitch the one that comes with the tow package. I plan to notch the hitch this weekend and flip the bolts.
4LowandGo
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Notching the hitch slightly and turning the bolts should help your problem.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Yea if he actually wheels it this year! :clap: :gag: :wow:4LowandGo said:
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