how to get more flex?

[BEATUPYOTA]

i have an 84 with a six inch lift i was wondering how to get more flex? im thinkin diffnt shackles any ideas??? thanks for any help

[bigarms23]

what springs are you running

[Blingn]

4 link

[twistedtoy92]

what springs are you running

need details.....

4 link

X2

[joey0712]

Loosen your shackle bolts.

[twistedtoy92]

aww hell who needs shackle bolts?

[SQUIRREL MONSTER]

i have an 84 with a six inch lift i was wondering how to get more flex? im thinkin diffnt shackles any ideas??? thanks for any help

vague details of your rig will get you vague details to your answer..... the better the details, the better your answers

[joey0712]

Body lift would also help....

[79coyotefrg]

this guy is new here, and has asked a question that needs more information to answer correctly, it does NOT need alot of sarcasm

[joey0712]

Can i send him a hug?

[ninja turtle]

this guy is new here, and has asked a question that needs more information to answer correctly, it does NOT need alot of sarcasm

are you being sarcastic?

[88_Pathy]

i have an 84 with a six inch lift i was wondering how to get more flex? im thinkin diffnt shackles any ideas??? thanks for any help

OK I will help then. What springs are they, what truck is it on, what length shocks are on it, do you run heavy or light..... Lots to consider. 

[Blingn]

this guy is new here, and has asked a question that needs more information to answer correctly, it does NOT need alot of sarcasm

he should use the search button and be more specific

[Blingn]

about 5 min of searching at work between customers

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=61993.0;highlight=leaf

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=59794.0

[87pickup]

LINK IT.

[86bobbedtoy]

some pics would be worth a million words

[Blingn]

if i had the money i would that is the ultimate flex
leafs are old skewl and work good and are strong to a point, but are big rock anchors

[kneedownnate]

Right, cause links can't get caught on rocks either  

[BEATUPYOTA]

sorry guys ido need more infohere it is

84 pick up
6 inch trail gear lift i  think
36 inh swampers
stock shackels
its a daily driver
no load in the back besides spare tire
the shacle angles pretty messed up cause icant put other shackles on the front cause of driveline shortage


if yodd like more info tell me and ill see what i can tell you

[BEATUPYOTA]

thanks for the help so far guys

-Dylan

[IronClad]

Right, cause links can't get caught on rocks either 

not if you make them long enough !

[Steve_925]

im thinking about just welding my axles to the frame and putting a pivot in the center of the truck. 360 degree of flex

[Slolyfe]

im thinking about just welding my axles to the frame and putting a pivot in the center of the truck. 360 degree of flex

That would be BADA$$!!!!!!!!! But could you run a body lift with that? What color would you paint it?

[-Matt-]

nothing personal towards Dylan (we all start somewhere) but i think suggesting linking it.. let alone 4 linking it is horrible advise for someone asking a simple question like 'how they can get more flex out of my truck'... could just just as simple as different leafs springs...maybe take out a few leafs cuz the pack it to stiff for a truck..maybe new hanger location to get desired shackle angle/tire position...could get rid of the stock shackles...maybe longer shocks if there binding up or locate them differently... tons of other option that wouldn't cost you much money. especially for what you said it already has.

the best thing you could do would be to post up some good clear pictures of what you have going, then from there you can be given the right advise on how to go about gaining more flex. just my  

[Steve_925]

most of us are just having fun talking s#*t.

on a real note if your shackle angle is bad i would start there. to me thats one of the most important things. also try taking a couple leafs out, 2 to be exact. most people dont need 6" springs that might also help with your shakle angle.

[axled89]

taking leafs out also helps if the load you carry is light.    good call.