The shackle mount kits use the original shackle. It replaces the part that
attaches the shackle to the frame and repositions it higher up. On most other
vehicles you can just change the shackle, but mopar has to be different.
Dr. Pat
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>From: Dak99RT@aol.com
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: bars on 99 R/T Rear Shackles?
>Date: Wed, Feb 17, 1999, 2:56 AM
>
> In a message dated 2/16/99 5:44:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> dadoctah@worldnet.att.net writes:
>
> << Another trick is to raise the rear mounting points of the leafs(this is
> what
> the shackle mount lowering kits do) not only does it lower the truck, but by
> changing that angle you get more anti-squat both of which give more traction.
> Dr. Pat >>
> Can you put shackles on an R/T? I looked at the rear of the leafs and it
> doesnt look like they will work. Can anybody confirm this?
> Charles Smith
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