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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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yea thats wat i was lookin at, will a 1500hd shackle work on a regular 1500?
they will. i used to have the 3" drop shackles.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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and they dropped it three inches if so ill order them now!!
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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and they dropped it three inches if so ill order them now!!
i'd say more like 2.5", but definitely lower then my 2" belltech shackles.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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so u think it would be level if i use a 2" hanger and a 3" control arms for the front?
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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so u think it would be level if i use a 2" hanger and a 3" control arms for the front?
more then likely. a couple of my friends 2/4 are level, but mine never was. all trucks are different... i just ordered a flip kit and i'm getting rid of my hanger/shackle...
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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i measured and the front is exactly 33 and the back is exactly 35 so idk
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Nobody
i measured and the front is exactly 33 and the back is exactly 35 so idk
mines like 29.5 up front and 31.5 in the back, so thats why i'm doing a flip kit to get another 2" in the back.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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i guess a flip kit would get me there but i think it would ride better with the other two set ups
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Nobody
i guess a flip kit would get me there but i think it would ride better with the other two set ups
if you search or ask around 90% will tell you a flip kit rides better. it doesnt change the geometry of the suspension at all, it just puts the leaf under the axle. your buddy might not have had a c notch or good shocks....
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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alright man thanks i think a flip kit will be cheaper too
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