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Old 07-17-2008, 08:08 PM
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I'm running 20 x 8.5 ADR Imperials with 275/45/20 Hankook Ventus ST RH06 Rubber. I've already got DJM 2 Inch Shackles in the back but i'm wanting to lower it another 2 inches..... front and back. What are you guys using. 2 inch torsion keys in the front and 2 inch hangers in the back? Is this a good idea? Also would lowering it in the front affect my awd? Let me know the pros and cons.
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spindle front drop and hangers rear or return to stock shackles and get drop leafs. beltech makes both.
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which would give me the best ride for the rear? drop leafs or hangers ontop of my shackles?
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either will be about the same youll need shims if you do the hangers which is easy but i think the leafs come with them , only downside to leafs is towing capacity is lost.
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shims for what? correct the pinion angle?
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so i need spindles, hangers and a shim kit.... will i have any camber issues? whats a good set of shocks. not too soft but don't want something really stiff..... Edlebrock IAS?
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Originally Posted by ObliviouS
shims for what? correct the pinion angle?
Correct on the pinion angle.

And the IAS shocks will do well. Look into Bilstein as well.
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i had bilsteins on a s-10 before. good shocks. do you guys hit the bumpstops in the back lowering 4 inches. any bottoming out issues?
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I had a customer come in a few days ago with his lowered Denali and he had shorter bump stops in the back. They were red, so I assume they were from Energy Suspension or Prothane. Look to see if one of those sites has a bump stop that will replace yours so you're not riding on it all the time.
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alright. thanks.
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