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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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I found some used 3.5" drop leafs and I wanted to know if I would need pinions shims or anything like that.
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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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Be careful on buying used leafs. How long were they used. And yes, you will need shims if you get any vibration. Some guys get away without it. But you are still changing the location of the drive angle.
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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I just found some chassistech leafs that have 1500 miles on them with the DJM coils also with 1500 miles on them. the guys dad didn't like the ride of a lowered truck.

with the coils and leafs would I have to get new shock and/or shock extenders? I know with shackles/hangers you should get shocks or extenders and the spindles don't need new shocks.

what's a good price for these items?

thanks.

EDIT: Isn't chassistech shAIM? Maybe I don't want to get those.
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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EDIT: Isn't chassistech shAIM? Maybe I don't want to get those.
Yup, sure is.
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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would $120 or less be worth going with them?
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