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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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I've got mcgaughy's 2" shackles and torsion keys, and I took out the lift blocks - 2.5/4.25 approximate drop (lift blocks are 2.25" tall). I'm going to get mcgaughy's spindles in the spring I think, but so far I'm happy with the current setup.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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I just loosened the torsion bar bolts and ditched the rear blocks. There was a huge bump going into my driveway and the back would always slam into the rear bumpstops, so i trimmed those slightly. The front was resting on the front bumpstops, so i trimmed those slightly too.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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I choped front bump stops in 1/2. Seems to drive MUCH better.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
I choped front bump stops in 1/2. Seems to drive MUCH better.
notice any difference in handling?

has anyone tried the DJM 3" LCAs for 4x4 trucks? that's what i was thinking of doing...i figure a 3" drop up front then remove the rear blocks and get the hotchkis 4" leafs will get me to pretty close to where a 2wd 2/4 is.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by KevinF56
notice any difference in handling?

has anyone tried the DJM 3" LCAs for 4x4 trucks? that's what i was thinking of doing...i figure a 3" drop up front then remove the rear blocks and get the hotchkis 4" leafs will get me to pretty close to where a 2wd 2/4 is.
I seem to have better articulation in the front. It feels way better and corners better also. Now to add some decent shocks.
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