Installed Coachbuilder shackles

that’s exactly what I got. The guy at Discount Tire told me it wouldn’t fit. I said let’s try it anyway and it fit with room to spare even with the Coachbuilder shackles. No problem at all.

 

Thanks for the reply and confirmation.

 

One more question regarding the Icon pack you installed.
The 51200 Icon expansion pack is advertised to give 1.5" lift. Did you keep your overloads as the advertised before and after distance should have been closer to 1-1.5" unless the factory springs were sacked out.
Mines sitting at a stock 39" road to rear fender and I'm looking to gain 1.25" to 1.5" to keep rake for towing once the front suspension is installed.

 

Personally I would just spend the "little" extra and get the full Icon leaf packs that give 1.75" of lift and ride incredibly well and are not much more difficult to install probably take about the same time

 

Considered this option but have gone about 2X over budget.
If I don't save a little for next years vacation I'll be looking for a used RTT to live in...

 

OME leaf packs are under $500 from Wheelers with the 10% email signup discount. That's what I did, $474 shipped to my door. I removed the bottom overload spring before installing them and put me right at 1.5" of lift

 

Decent price and option.
In my case the overload is required due to trailer tongue weight + coolers of ice and other gear in the box. OME may be an option if I ran an airbag for towing and loads when required. I'll check it out.

Was looking at the Toytec progressive as another option but will have to check out the difference between the Deaver or whatever this pack is and the Icon.

 

Luckily the OME pack has two overload springs they are beefy as hell. The full icon packs don't have overload although the mini pack retains the factory one. OME with one overload handles way more weight than the full icon packs did in my opinion. I have a camper shell, decked drawers full of tools and a RTT on mine and the OME's handle the weight well. Plus you can just run the full packs without removing any leafs and it would be an absolute beast.

 

Sounds like you've done your research.
How would you say this rides and handles weight compared to factory with the removed bottom overload spring and 1.5" of lift.
My limiting factor for the rear would be the Elka 0-2" rear shocks as some spring packs require a longer body and shaft to prevent over extension.
Sounds like a lot of ways to skin this cat and I'm looking forward to the install.
The easy way may be to go CB 2" shackles + bags if required for now.
Appreciate the input.

 

IVe been researching new shocks for my 07 since and the CB shackles came up in discussion.

I currently have a firestone riderite system installed in the rear.

If I add the CB shackles first, can I make due with my factory shocks in the mean time? Will I have any issue using the firestone system with the CB shackles and 5160 shocks? Im looking for minimal, 1" or so list and a 2.5" in the front eventually. I have a cap, and frequent towing so the bags are used frequently.

 

Give David a call, he is a great guy and will answer your questions throughly. I just called him today about a similar concern. He said I would have no problems running the 1” shackles with my factory Bilstein off-road shocks. He said the travel is limited on the 2020’s rear suspension and I will have plenty of travel. But obviously a 2007 such as yours can be different? I am am also running a TRD sway bar but no airbags.

 

Talked with him, super nice dude. He said I should go with the 2+ if I’m planning to do a lift, but I’m leaning more to just a leveling kit.

Said the shackles, bags, and 5160’s will be an amazing ride.

 

I just received my Toytec shackles with new bushings and spring clips, but I cannot figure where the Siri lips go