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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Well i finally got around to lowering it, and i will say its a bitch by yourself, in the rear i have the 2" shackles, the 2" spring hangers, and no overload, well for now i decided to cut my fronts, and right now im about a 1-1/2 lower in the front, than the rear. I have searched and found there is no way of getting another inch out of the rear, so question is, would the spring spacers work for me up front? i believe they are 1 inch.... will get pics up tomorrow, thanks guys
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Why don't you just buy the right drop springs?
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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im going to, but for right now i decided to do it this way, really no difference imo in these than drop springs, except these are a tad lower, lol
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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shoulda just did a flip kit in the back. it would give you that 1 more inch you are looking for, but you gotta put the stock hangers back on......
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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This wont sound fun but flip kit is the answer.
I did lowered my truck on my own too, it sucked.

So either get new springs up front to actually put you at 3" or undo the back and flip it
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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u took the overloads off? how does it ride??? in back with those gone? i am looking at getting another 1" lower in back.. i have 2" shackles only. i would do hangers but mine are welded in.. for about a day of fun to remove... lol.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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how much did you cut btw?

if you decide to go with a flip kit and need to sell your hangers and stuff.. I'm wanting a set of hangers.. I need another 2 inches out back.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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sure thing matt, will let you know

javi05, i cant tell a difference really and i havent noticed the dreaded wheel hop from doing this either, but every truck is different
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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oh I meant to ask what brand?
I won't buy anything DJM
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeGibbSilverado
sure thing matt, will let you know

javi05, i cant tell a difference really and i havent noticed the dreaded wheel hop from doing this either, but every truck is different
i think i am gonna try it out and see how much drop will it give me.. i have a 4.8 wheel hop shouldnt be an issue i dont tow or carry anything extremly heavy.. thanks..
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