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Old 03-30-2016, 12:37 AM
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Anyone done a 3" leveled rear drop? Need input on what's been done or where can I get this. Thanks.
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Remove 1" lift block and get some 2" drop shackles. http://www.belltech.com/products/shackle-kit-12869.html

You will run out of thread on the u bolts after removing the lift block. This kit includes some thick washers.

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Any idea what sort of modifications would need to be made to assassin bars that are already installed on the stock (no-drop) setup if I wanted to use these shackles to drop 2-3"?
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I removed my blocks on my truck when I first got it and there was plenty of threads left on the u bolts.
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Originally Posted by Feed
Remove 1" lift block and get some 2" drop shackles. Belltech Sport Trucks and Muscle Cars

You will run out of thread on the u bolts after removing the lift block. This kit includes some thick washers.
You have any pics?
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3" sounds like a lot just to level it
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These new trucks are almost 3.75" higher out back seen people do 3" drops just can't find pics
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I pulled the blocks out of mine but noticed the other day there is now only about 3 or 4 inches to the bump stop. yard of mulch or a good size trailer and i might be riding on the stops now....
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2" shackles and removed block here also and it sits pretty damn close to level. Looks SO much better than stock.

I was also concerned about the loss of travel like colekill so I think I'm going to get some air bags for when I have to haul one of the race bikes around or something like that.

If you do it, go ahead and throw a hellwig or other sway bar on that bitch, handles so much better the way mines setup now versus stock!
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I went ahead and put shock extenders on mine to regain some travel from the shock. It also relocates the shock to be at a better working angle. I measured the shock before I installed the extenders, then after, I gained back 1 1/2" of travel. I only dropped the back 2 inches though.. Worth it in my eyes..


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