{"product_id":"belltech-rear-1-2-drop-shackles-1988-2000-chevy-gmc-c2500-c3500-silverado","title":"Belltech Rear 1\"-2\" Drop Shackles - 1988-2000 Chevy\/GMC C2500\/C3500 Silverado","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelltech's rear 1\"-2\" drop shackles are a heavy-duty-rated, direct bolt-on replacement for your factory rear shackles, giving your C2500\/C3500 an easy, affordable rear drop without the labor of a full leaf spring or flip kit swap. Built for the 1988-2000 GM heavy-duty Silverado\/Sierra-era OBS platform, these are engineered to handle the higher spring loads a 3\/4-ton or 1-ton truck sees versus a light-duty C1500.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrop shackles change the pivot geometry at the rear leaf spring mount, lowering ride height without disturbing your spring rate or load capacity. It's one of the quickest rear-drop jobs on this list - support the axle, swap the shackles, done - typically an hour or two with basic hand tools and no specialty equipment required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelltech has decades of experience specifically in the GM lowered-truck market, and these shackles reflect that - correct steel gauge, correct bushing sizing, and geometry that won't bind or wear prematurely under the loads a heavy-duty truck's leaf pack generates. This isn't a universal shackle stretched across multiple platforms; it's built for this application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese pair perfectly with a front coil spring drop for a complete, leveled stance, or work as a standalone mild rear drop if you're just looking to clean up an overly high factory rear ride height. If you're running with a load in the bed regularly, keep in mind a drop shackle changes geometry, not spring rate, so your payload capacity stays intact - a real advantage over more aggressive rear drop methods for a working truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with any rear suspension change, check driveshaft angle and brake line length once the truck settles, and inspect for adequate tire-to-fender clearance depending on your wheel and tire combination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belltech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58145151647904,"sku":"BT-C2500C3500-RRSHACKLE12","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9720\/2848\/files\/bt_6400_001_640_160__62502.1571865309.jpg?v=1783269964","url":"https:\/\/obsrevivalparts.com\/products\/belltech-rear-1-2-drop-shackles-1988-2000-chevy-gmc-c2500-c3500-silverado","provider":"OBS Revival Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}