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Old 09-07-2004 | 11:01 PM
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Just like the it says! I want to drop the CC, but I dont want a ruff ride.....Post you likes and dislikes about your drop.
Old 09-07-2004 | 11:11 PM
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how much?
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I have hotchks 2" drop springs coils in front. For the back I have some shackles and I dearched the leak spring 2 more inches for the 4" rear drop. After changed the shocks in the back the truck now rides smother but not as smoth as stock.
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I would also like to know for my EC.

I was thinking coil/leafs but it would be cheaper and most likely ride better with coils/shackles/hangers. I would love to do the McG spindles but I am going to wear the stockers down for awhile before I get new wheels.
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I have a 2"/3"drop on my Tahoe,I'm using drop spindles front and a rear spring relocation kit so the ride is almost as smooth as stock.
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did you get the leafs dearched somewhere? if so, what kinda fee would you be looking at....I already have the shackles installed and this would be a pretty good option for me.


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In general, Front: spindles are great because they don't really impact ride at all.
Rear: velvet ride shackles and from what I hear de-arched springs would provide the smoothest ride. HOWEVER: this set up won't lower you that much, 2/3 or 2/4 is what this would amount too.

Yelo has a good plan for his setup though.
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How would you go about de-arching the springs?
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come to think of it, those 1/2 ton springs don't have much arch to begin with.....
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Originally Posted by Flyer
How would you go about de-arching the springs?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193721


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