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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 06:59 PM
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I am looking at taking out the rear blocks and putting in some drop spindles up front so it would be a 2/3" drop I am wondering if anyone has done this and if so if they have any pics. I don't want to go low at all, just want to remove that factory rear block and need to comp for it up front!! Let me know how you comp'd for it up front.

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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by STUB25
I am looking at taking out the rear blocks and putting in some drop spindles up front so it would be a 2/3" drop I am wondering if anyone has done this and if so if they have any pics. I don't want to go low at all, just want to remove that factory rear block and need to comp for it up front!! Let me know how you comp'd for it up front.

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Your running a 4x4?
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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yes it's 4x4, let me guess front drop spindles aren't made for 4x4 right?? If that's true then what would you suggest for the front?
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 01:53 PM
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Get some 2wd U-bolts for the back to get it level. To get the front down...hrm...maybe unload the T-bars
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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thanks for the info! When you get the 2/4 drop from hotchkis or who ever, how do they lower the front without drop spindles for a 4wd??
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by STUB25
thanks for the info! When you get the 2/4 drop from hotchkis or who ever, how do they lower the front without drop spindles for a 4wd??

Does Hotchkis make a drop kit for the 4x4?

You can get the assend of a 4x4 4" lower via removing the lift blocks and installing 2" drop shackels. I don't know how low you can get the front T-bars...maybe 2".
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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2" is fine as long as the *** end isn't sitting up in the air like it is now!! I would most like to have a 1-2" rake from front to rear, so if all I can due is unload the t-bars then I will have to try it! When cranking up the t-bars you can usually get 2-4" depending on the vehicle. htnaks for the info here guys much appreciated!!

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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 07:01 PM
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2" is fine as long as the *** end isn't sitting up in the air like it is now!! I would most like to have a 1-2" rake from front to rear, so if all I can due is unload the t-bars then I will have to try it! When cranking up the t-bars you can usually get 2-4" depending on the vehicle. htnaks for the info here guys much appreciated!!

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I picked up 2wd u-bolts for mine for $25. That will give me a level stance...I am gonna get them installed for $50 locally.

If you mess with the T-bars you will need an alignment...
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