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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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whats up everyone, ive been in contact with a couple suspension companies trying to find out a way to get a 6/8 drop for my 2000 silverado 1500 2wd and so far they have said it was unable to do. but with the many pics here, i can see otherwise. can someone shed some light on this?
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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3" drop coils and 3" drop spindles and flip kit and drop shackles
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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4" lower control arms and 2" springs and flip kit and drop shackles
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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or 2" spindles, 2" coils cut to 4". then flipkit and shackles.
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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6/8 static is LOW for a nbs. what year?
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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its not that bad, here is a friend of mines old truck, had exactly what i listed above on it

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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by KevinF56
or 2" spindles, 2" coils cut to 4". then flipkit and shackles.


That's the best way to go. Look up Dezert1500 with his 6/10 drop, he put a lot of time in it and said it rides awesome.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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williebones, what size tire was he running on those 20s with a drop like that?
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by williebones
4" lower control arms and 2" springs and flip kit and drop shackles
did you use 2inch lowering springs or spindles ?
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I am running strong arms and 2” drop spindle with coil overs up front. In the rear I have rear relocated coil overs. The coil overs help to dial in the look you wand and the ride is great. I forgot to add the rear has a 4-link as well


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