Received my mono to multi leaf spring kit from DSE yesterday so I have something to do tomorrow. One concern I have now with the installation of the longer shackles in the back what effect will this have on my shocks if any? I went 3/4" longer on the shackles.

Ok so i have everything back together almost. I made the reaqr spring shcakle 3/4" longer and went with the DSE conversion kit and new lower spring/shock plates. My issue now is the bolt hole is about 1/2-3/4" below the shock am I ok to jack the rear up to get the shock bolt in? I have new shock bolts but just wanted to make sure this was the way to do it before proceeding.
Thanks
John

Is the shock to short with the suspension at full droop or with the car at ride height? If it is at ride height I think that would be a problem. If it is with the suspension at full droop it should be fine.

How does it look at ride height now?

Well it was to short when the car was up on the lift. I just put the car on the ground and the bottom of the shock is about 3-1/2" below the mounting hole.
As it sits yes I think I got the clearance I need. But i need to get the shocks bolted in and take a cruise with my family and see if this problem is something to cross off the list.

SUCCESS! I got everything bolted back together and torqued so we loaded up and headed out for a cruise and no RUB!! I hit a variety of bumps and now have no issues. The ride is a little firmer but I like it.
Here are a few after pics.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...DSC01678-1.jpg
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...9/DSC01679.jpg
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...9/DSC01677.jpg
Thanks for all the help and advice!!
Now its time to fix the rattle in the exhaust system!

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Looks good. I thought the shackles would rise it more than that, but that looks just right.

Before I took everything apart for paint I did an inspection and noticed a gap of about 3/16" between the top of the spring and the perch, the DSE supplied spacer was not thick enough. No big deal I had some plates made and filled the gap.
Took everything apart and painted re-assembled and did some running over the weekend and now the ride is not as firm and predeictable. Now hitting a bump either small or large the rear end is very bouncy almost like you have too much air in a ball. Tire pressures are @ 34lbs. Any suggestions?
I had to take car to interior shop this morning too have top fixed but I should have back by the weekend.