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Lowing BASICS PLS???

Old Jun 1, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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All I want to do is drop my rr end 2" to level out the ride:
1. how will this effect the pinion angle and how can it be fixed?
2. whats the simplest way to drop the rr by 2" and retain travel and towing?

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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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remove lift blocks and get standard 2wd u bolts. Cheap and effective. Pinion angle might need shimming maybe 2*. It's done wit a small wedge called a shim. Easy job.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
remove lift blocks and get standard 2wd u bolts. Cheap and effective. Pinion angle might need shimming maybe 2*. It's done wit a small wedge called a shim. Easy job.
Thnx Trev! Where can I get the shims, and where do they go?
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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summit sells them, also a local 4x4 shop will have them, they are pretty cheap, they go between your rearend and leafsprings ,
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeGibbSilverado
summit sells them, also a local 4x4 shop will have them, they are pretty cheap, they go between your rearend and leafsprings ,
Thnx! R/
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