{"product_id":"f150-leaf-spring-lifting-shackles-rear-2-5-1983-1986-1997-2003","title":"F150 Leaf Spring Lifting Shackles Rear 2.5″ (1983-1986) (1997-2003)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDJM F150 Leaf Spring Lifting Shackles Rear 2.5″ (1983-1986) (1997-2003)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUniversal lifting shackle for 2.5″ wide leaf springs (Shorter than stock shackle). Probably pick you up about an inch in the rear!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSold in pairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eJACKING, SUPPORTING AND PREPARING THE VEHICLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1. Open the hardware kit and remove all of the contents. Refer to the part list (Page 3) to verify that all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eparts are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2. Park the vehicle on a smooth, level concrete or seasoned asphalt surface and activate the parking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ebrake. Block the FRONT wheels of the vehicle with appropriate wheel chocks; making sure the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003evehicle’s transmission is in 1st gear (manual) or “Park” (automatic).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3. Using a properly rated floor jack, lift the REAR wheels of the vehicle off the ground. Place support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003estands, rated for the vehicle’s weight, and in the factory specified locations. Refer to the vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOwner’s Manual. Prior to lowering the vehicle onto the stands, make sure the supports will securely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003econtact the chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIt is very important that the vehicle is properly supported during this installation to prevent personal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003einjury and chassis damage! Make sure that the supports stands are properly placed prior to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eperforming the following procedures. We DO NOT RECOMMEND using wheel ramps while\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eperforming this installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4. Slowly lower the vehicle onto the stands and, before placing the vehicle’s entire weight on them, again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003echeck that they properly and securely contact the chassis as described above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e5. Check for possible interference with any lines, wires, cables, or other easily damaged components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSHACKLE INSTALLATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1. Block the front wheel and raise the back of the truck. Place jack stands under the frame just ahead of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ethe front spring hangers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2. Position the rear end with a floor jack so there is no pressure on the leaf springs at the rear shackles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRemove the spring eyebolts from the shackle and remove it from the leaf spring. CAUTION: Leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003esprings are under tension, use caution when disconnecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3. Lift the rear of the spring up and place the new shackle on the spring. Make sure you put the spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eeyebolt in from the inside out so the threads are toward the outside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4. Lower the shackle into position, into the stock hanger on the frame and slide the spring eyebolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ethrough the spring into place. (Photo 3) Raise the truck with the floor jack just until the truck lifts off the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003estands. Now tighten the four spring eyebolts on the shackles. Remove the jack stands carefully and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003elower the truck to the ground. Your installation is now complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAll hardware being fastened to the vehicle’s original fastening points should be torqued to the proper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003especifications. To prevent chassis damage, never over-torque the hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e6. Check that all components and fasteners have been properly installed, tightened and torqued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e7. Check brake hoses, and other components for any possible interference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e8. Lift vehicle and remove support stands. Carefully lower vehicle to ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e9. Immediately test-drive the vehicle in a remote location so that you can become accustomed to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003erevised driving characteristics and handling. Be aware that the vehicle will handle substantially\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003edifferent now that it has been modified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e10. Installation is complete. Check all of the hardware and re-torque at intervals for the first 10, 100, 1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003emiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\u0026quot;id\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;BLoVEA9Jwbs\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;width\u0026quot;:440,\u0026quot;height\u0026quot;:330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BLoVEA9Jwbs?fs=1\" height=\"330\" width=\"440\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DJM Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50436092231966,"sku":"SH1000","price":101.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7171\/1262\/files\/SH1000x500_1__01889.jpg?v=1765854793","url":"https:\/\/platinumhpsolutions.myshopify.com\/products\/f150-leaf-spring-lifting-shackles-rear-2-5-1983-1986-1997-2003","provider":"Platinum High Performance Solutions, LLC.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}