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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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2004 stepside by the way. I have the DJM 2/4 drop but I want abought a 1 inch more drop in the back what have you guys done to get alittle more drop out of the back...Thanks
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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well you could do spring clamps to get a little more drop, but i hear that gives a kind of rough ride. also it doesn't drop it too much. it might be what you're looking for.

unfortunately if you need more than that, you might have to do a flip kit giving you 6 inches of drop, then put a 1 inch lift shackle netting you 5 inches of total drop.

or you could always throw **** in the bed.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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Either do the flip kit and 1" lifting shackle, or get a set of hotchkis 4" drop leafs, put your stock hangers on, and set the shackle at 1".
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 02BlueStepside
Either do the flip kit and 1" lifting shackle, or get a set of hotchkis 4" drop leafs, put your stock hangers on, and set the shackle at 1".
oh good idea. i should have thought of that.

either way though you're looking at spending more money.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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2004 stepside by the way. I have the DJM 2/4 drop but I want abought a 1 inch more drop in the back what have you guys done to get alittle more drop out of the back...Thanks
Dude take out your rear overload spring. It took me about 30min. just take the U-Bolts out and remove the center pin and take it out and put it all back together. You get about and inch and it drives the same.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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or you could always throw **** in the bed. [/QUOTE]

LOL ,Thanks your FUNNY I needed that though
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 97Redbirde
Dude take out your rear overload spring. It took me about 30min. just take the U-Bolts out and remove the center pin and take it out and put it all back together. You get about and inch and it drives the same.
I might try that. Thanks for you help guys
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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I took the overload out of my spring pack as well. It did give about 1" of drop but the axle wrap was so bad I ended up putting them back in and installed spring clamps. Doesn't give as much drop but doesn't have the problem with axle wrap. I agree with 02bluestepside about the flip kit and lifting shackles though; seems to be the best way to go IMO.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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if you do the flip kit with lift shackle you're most likley going to have to notch the frame if you haven't already.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by StrokerAce03
I took the overload out of my spring pack as well. It did give about 1" of drop but the axle wrap was so bad I ended up putting them back in and installed spring clamps. Doesn't give as much drop but doesn't have the problem with axle wrap. I agree with 02bluestepside about the flip kit and lifting shackles though; seems to be the best way to go IMO.

Can I ask what you mean by axle wrap?
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