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The reason I asked what springs you are running is because I am concerned that if you move the front spring hanger another inch forward you will have a poor shackle angle. You are somewhat limited as to where you can mount the shackle because of the body mount.

Some people have solved this problem by mounting the shackles below the frame instead of through it, such as David "DRM" Moore who posted above. If this is the way you want to go check out his website, which is posted in his signature. Note that most people running shackles under the frame use relatively flat springs as opposed to something like the All-Pro lift springs.



Harry, I have actually done a few SAS's and done the shackles both ways - through the frame and underneath. I don't think one is any better than the other, just different ways to set upa suspension depending on the needs and uses of the vehicle.

On my 4Runner, I did a 2" front drop hanger, moved the hanger about 1" forward, put the shackle through the frame, used 2" longer than stock shackles, and used rear springs up front (axle 2" forward).

This gave me an axle that is overall 3" forward of stock.

With the rear springs being longer, I was able to still locate the shackle through the frame and get a decent angle on the shackles. But your concerns about shackle angle when using stock length springs, shackle through the frame, and the front hanger moved forward could be a valid one.

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