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Old 10-28-2003, 12:13 PM
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Question Best and cheapest way to 2" drop rear end?

Well I decided not to turn my T-Bars and instead do a 2" rear drop. What brand of drop parts do I need? How much should I shell out to get them installed?

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2" rear shackles is the cheapest and easiest. my buddy has a set of used ones he'd prolly sell you for dirt cheap. PM YellowChevy4.8

also they're easy to install, do it yurself.
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Originally Posted by crazyidiot4.8
2" rear shackles is the cheapest and easiest. my buddy has a set of used ones he'd prolly sell you for dirt cheap. PM YellowChevy4.8

also they're easy to install, do it yurself.
Are 4x4 and 2x4 leaf springs the same?
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2" shackles will work on a 4x4 or 2x4.
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you could do shackles but that would cost money. just take out the factory lift block and it will lower it about an inch. you might need u-bolts from a 2wd though.
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Originally Posted by 454SuperSport
you could do shackles but that would cost money. just take out the factory lift block and it will lower it about an inch. you might need u-bolts from a 2wd though.
Hrm...would the u-bolts or shackles be cheaper?
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U-bolts would only be like $15 bucks, but i would go with the shackles.
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I would also go with the shackles and I have a set at the shop if your interested. I have a couple of drop kits for 99-up chevys and tahoes. email me if you interested.
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What about dearching your rear leaf springs?
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Take out the rear block. Viola, done.


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