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  1. Sharecropper

    M1008 Lift Kits - Seek advice on size ( 2,4,6 inch) & type: block or reverse shackle

    I don't like to turn the shocks "upside down" with the compression rod downward. This arrangement only increases the potential damage to the rod from road hazards, road salt, etc. And besides, by relocating the shock brackets on the axle tube to resolve the issue, you eliminate the brackets...
  2. Sharecropper

    M1008 Lift Kits - Seek advice on size ( 2,4,6 inch) & type: block or reverse shackle

    After I installed the shackle flip kit on the rear of my M1028, the passenger side shock would not bolt-up at the top and bottom at the same time. The shackle flip, by design, provides 4 inches of lift by lowering the rear spring bushing 8 inches. The front spring bushing remains in the same...
  3. Sharecropper

    M1008 Lift Kits - Seek advice on size ( 2,4,6 inch) & type: block or reverse shackle

    I agree with Skinny. If you are going to run HMMWV wheels and tires, you will have to trim your fenders regardless of how much lift. The reason for this is due to the articulation that occurs when crossing a ditch at an angle. But what's wrong with fender trimming? It's easy to do. For the...
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