Rear Lowering Shackles for Classic Ford and GM Trucks
- Adjustable shackles let you fine-tune rear ride height rather than settle for one fixed drop
- Application-specific drop: 97-03 Ford 1-inch to 2-inch, 88-98 GM 1.5-inch to 2-inch, 73-87 GM 2-inch to 2.5-inch
- Not intended for long wheelbase models — confirm your configuration before ordering
- Bolt-on rear install listed at 1-2 hours; downloadable installation guide available
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✓ Fits
No application table for this part. Check the fitment notes below before ordering.
✕ Does not fit
- Long wheel base models
97-03 Ford models lower between 1-inch and 2-inch drop. 88-98 GM models lower between 1.5-inch and 2-inch drop. 73-87 GM models lower between 2-inch and 2.5-inch drop. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
About this part
Rear Lowering Shackles, fitment-checked
Rough Country RC0501 is a pair of adjustable rear lowering shackles that bolt into the factory location to bring the rear of the truck down level with the front. The drop varies by application: roughly 1-inch to 2-inch on 97-03 Ford models, 1.5-inch to 2-inch on 88-98 GM models, and 2-inch to 2.5-inch on 73-87 GM models. Long wheelbase models are not covered.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | RC0501 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030118730 |
| Shipping weight | 8 lb |
| Country of origin | US |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits |
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