Good lookin ride! So for the "after" shot, you had it in stock configuration with RANGER shackles?

 

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No, the before pic is with stock Ranger shackles after flip-kit installed...

Here's a closeup shot of the aftermarket shackles bought at O'Reilly Auto Parts:


Here's a pic of mine with STOCK shackles w/5* pinion angle shims and I have a 98 Explorer 8.8 w/discs:


Let's see some UPDATED pics of your project.....................