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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:58 PM
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how bad is the turning radius reduced? I was offered a really good deal on used ground force spindles and DJM shackles
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Allgonoshow
that's my 08 4x4.
It has 2 in ground force spindles, 2 in shackles and blocks removed.
It sits with a slight front to rear rake, higher in the rear.
The wheels are Black Rhino's and tires are Michelin at2 285/55/20.
No need to change shocks and it is an easy install at a good front end shop.
You will need the alignment checked after.
If you change spindles and not springs or struts you retain your factory ride.
I have done the same suspension change to 3 nnbs trucks and have had no driveshaft vibration in any of them.

My 2010 has the same suspension and GM 20's with 285/20/20 toyo's
your truck is insparational. I love it. Thanks for the details. I think my truck will look great with a 2/3 drop
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by AUTOT3K
just to reinforce what I said earlier.
heres where you'll be sitting at 3" drop without cutting bump stops



and here's where you'll be sitting cutting off the 1st groove, rides like factory again. dont make my mistake haha, do it this way the first time!!

thanks
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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belltech adjustable struts here.
rides like factory
i cut 2 grooves on my bumstops
no vibrations but i think the pinion angle is off
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Fiveminutes
belltech adjustable struts here.
rides like factory
i cut 2 grooves on my bumstops
no vibrations but i think the pinion angle is off
do you have any pictures of your truck?

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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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looks like the truck should be
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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oh its set at 1" in the front btw
didnt want that much rake
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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i ended up going GF drop spindles because then the drop wont be a wear part. What if they discontinue the drop struts? Then id have to do it this way and buy new shocks.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JCunningham
i ended up going GF drop spindles because then the drop wont be a wear part. What if they discontinue the drop struts? Then id have to do it this way and buy new shocks.
you think the same way i do... haha.

doubtful though... belltech is like the edelbrock of suspension... they'll always be around.
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