Next the OEM shackle hangers were removed. By using the holes on the frame as reference points it's easy to draw up the area that needs to be cut out.By using the holes on the frame as reference points it's easy to draw up the area that nee Here you can see that by tracing the TCI shackle notch plate it will go through two of the holes perfectly.Here you can see that by tracing the TCI shackle notch plate it will go through two of the Ed then cut out the area to make way for the TCI notch plate. By measuring 4 inches from the rear of the notch plate, the location of where the TCI shackle hanger will be is marked.By measuring 4 inches from the rear of the notch plate, the location of where the TCI shac The mark should be right in the middle of the shackle hangers eye. Next measure from the hanger's eye to the spring pockets eye. It should be 57 inches.The mark should be right in the middle of the shackle hangers eye. Next measure from the h The shackle hanger is then welded in. Spacers are needed on some hangers to insure a solid level fit on top of the frame. Then finish off welding the notch plate, and the spring pocket.The shackle hanger is then welded in. Spacers are needed on some hangers to insure a solid Next install the leaf springs, starting from the pocket to the rear shackle. By measuring 18 3/8 inches back from the front leaf spring eye, then transferring the mark to the top inside of the frame, the shock mount was installed.By measuring 18 3/8 inches back from the front leaf spring eye, then transferring the mark Using the TCI five hole plates, U-bolts, and spring seat the rear end was put in place. Where the shock pokes through the floorboard, some excess room was cut away. All through-check please! SOURCES Total Cost Involved Engineering Inc. 1416 W. Brooks St. Ontario CA 91762 « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By Dakota Wentz Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
