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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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I got McGaughy's 2" drop springs. They told me it will take 500 miles for them to settle. Right now my truck sits higher in the front than the rear. I hate that!!!!
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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They will settle a little, but probably not more than 1/4 inch or so.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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I am hoping it would settle 1/2 " to 1". I only have 3" drop in the front.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by sleek silverado
I am hoping it would settle 1/2 " to 1". I only have 3" drop in the front.
drop a 6.0L in, then it will sag some more
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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drop a 6.0L in, then it will sag some more
Sounds good to me. I think I will throw on a Radix just to make sure it sits right.
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Originally Posted by sleek silverado
Sounds good to me. I think I will throw on a Radix just to make sure it sits right.
go for the intercooled one for a little extra payload
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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Seroiusly, I hope that these things compress another inch or so. It looks freaking ghetto right now.
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Anymore opinions?
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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Raise the rear up a little
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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How do you have a 3" drop in the front with only 2" springs?

Mine is down around 3.5" in the front and it required a spindle & spring. It's actually lower than I wanted, but I couldn't find a 1" drop spring so I got a 1.5.
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