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Old 05-14-2010, 01:44 PM
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Default Looking at lowering a 2009 1500, have ?s.
A friend of mine is looking to lower his 1500 extended cab 2x4. I'm thicking a 3" in the front, 5" in the rear, and 20" centerlines. What kit to use, and can anyone post pics of their truck?

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Old 05-17-2010, 09:09 PM
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Here's my 07 crew,3/5 Mcgaughey's drop,2in front spindles, 1in front springs, rear flip kit with the Mcgaugheys rear shocks.285/45/22 wheels,and tires.



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I have a 3/5 also front consist of belltech 2" spindles and belltech adjustable struts ( i can go 1 inch lower with these) rear has 1" block removed 2" shacle and mcguahys 2" drop leafs with mcgaughys shocks... rides real nice

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Originally Posted by CharlyNali6.2
I have a 3/5 also front consist of belltech 2" spindles and belltech adjustable struts ( i can go 1 inch lower with these) rear has 1" block removed 2" shacle and mcguahys 2" drop leafs with mcgaughys shocks... rides real nice



what tire rim combo are u running
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Old 05-18-2010, 10:25 AM
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lowered crew cabs look good
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Old 05-18-2010, 01:51 PM
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Charly,your truck is beautiful!
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Did you have to cut a C Notch in? How does it ride?
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