Icon 1.5 or Shackles? Both?

Trying to decide between 1.5 shackles or Icon AAL. Seems like most go for shackles. Why? I also see where some have used both. I’ve got Eibach stage II. Need to get the rear straight. I like the rake the truck has and want to stay as close to that as possible. If you used both would it mean 1.5 for AAL plus what the shackles raise the bed? Thanks

 

If you don’t run a pretty constant load the AAL will not ride well unloaded.
Just do the Coachbuilder shackle height of your choice.

 

I did both the Icon mini pack and the coachbuilder +2 shackles. That gave an overall lift of about 2". You can start with the AAL and if that is not high enough, then you can add a shackle. That's what I ended up doing.

 

So it’s not really 1.5” plus what the +2CB is then. Right?

 

The Icon mini pack only lifted the rear 1/2". I don't know how much the Icon AAL lifts the rear. The +2 coachbuilder shackles added about 1.5".

 

I went with shackle as the icon pack i was looking at was 70 lbs

 

If you're not needing to increase weight capacity then it wouldn't be necessary to use the AAL. Our +3"s Provide 1.75" of total lift and should have plenty of rear rake with your Eibach's.

Nice setup !
https://shop-coachbuilder.myshopify...ilder-3-shackles-provides-1-75-of-actual-lift

 

This is the Icon pack that I am referring to. I'm wondering if this wouldn't be as good or better bet as shackles considering its supposed to maintain the same spring rate.

https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/...ift-rear-leaf-spring-expansion-pack-2007-2017

 

Good point!

 

Are the CB +2 and +3 compatible with the Eibach Pro-Sport Rear Shocks? Thanks!

 

1.9 up front cb+3 rear loaded unloaded pics

 

Nice looking rig! Mine is white too. What size tires and rims are those? I want to stick with factory 18" as I like a little chrome.

 

275 70 scs ray 10s bronze

 

Coachbuilder, hoping you can chime in on my shackle question. Thanks

 

The Eibachs can accommodate 1.5” of rear lift. So technically the +3s won’t work but I don’t see .25” making a huge difference but to be safe the +2s are a good option.

I have Falcons on a level setting and Coachbuilder +1s and the stance is just right in my opinion a noticeable rake but not a ton.

 

I had this quesion when i did my +3 and was still on stock bilsteins he stated as i am not changing leaf springs it should he just fine

 

Thanks for the input Black. Just ordered +2 and .5” shims for front. Should be 2.5 up front

 

Yes they are.

 

@Coachbuilder1 can the shackles negatively affect the ride, payload or towing capabilities at all?

 

ICON 51200 leaf pack and +1 shackles. Have a 22 Forest River 28VBXL 6,400 dry weight. Will post picks when I pick it up.