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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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So I had my truck lowered.

McGaughys 1" front coil springs, 2" rear leaf springs
Had new ball joints installed, new bushings, and a new Hellwig front antisway bar installed.

Each corner measured differently, of course - but the overall effect was the rear lowered about 1" and the front raised about .5"

Not exactly the result I wanted. Still looks OK. Thoughts?
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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wait so it looks lower but measured higher? Maybe measure again?
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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The truck looks level. I just don't understand why the front raised .5"

I really want it down an inch.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Did you measure right after you dropped? it will take some time for the spring to settle, but if your parts were worn out, your front end can sag some!
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