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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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As of right now im thinking:
Front:
Spindles
Coil relocators (already installed)

Rear:
Flip kit
No block
Stock shackles

What is this i hear about rear hangers? Do i leave mine stock with belltech flip kit for 7"?
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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you need to cut off the bumpstops in the rear if you wanna go any lower.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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you need to cut off the bumpstops in the rear if you wanna go any lower.
Bumpstops are gone had to cut them for how its sitting right now.

Can someone give me link to the proper flip kit for my truck... Everythig im finding comes with hangers and notches and ****.. I just want a basic flip kit... Could i use my stock shocks with extenders or should i get others?
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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nobody is going to put a direct link due to non sponsorship.
try timssupensiononlinedotcom thats who i bought my mcg stuff from.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Can i install a mcg flip kit without disconnecting brakes? I dont wanna have to bleed brakes...
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Heres my final decision making order now.
Front:
Coil relocators (2" already installed)
Mcg spindles (2" ordered)

Rear:
Mcg flip kit (7" ordered)
No block
Stock shackle

Ill save my 2" drop shackle for when i decide to go 6/9
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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no you dont have to disconnect the brake lines. it has enough slack to wiggle around.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Thanks for the help fellas! One last question. Will i be ok running the stock shocks with extenders for a little while?
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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you can but they will be bottomed out with basically no travel though. rough ride for sure.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by javzh
you can but they will be bottomed out with basically no travel though. rough ride for sure.
Thanks man!
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