8.8 swap questions

That makes since. I do plan on using ss springs later on. I can afford them yet but that is in the works. I actually have a set of them wedges because years ago when I installed my shackles I was told that I would have to adjust the pinion angle to accommodate for the lift of the shackles but I never did it did fine without them. Yes I know shackles are dumb I was 16 it I thought it was cool at the time! I cant believe they allow 16 year olds to drive we are really terrible decision makers at that age! Haha
Never did shackles. Bald N50s and air shocks, you bet!
Back in the 80s shims were included in truck lift kits. Might still.