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Old 03-28-2006, 06:20 PM
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You can cut the bumpstops some to help with bottoming out. For those that just want 3" of lowering and still have factory ride you can get the McGaugheys spindles and turn the bars down 5 turns and that will net a 3" drop if you have 17" or larger wheels. I plan on doing the keys and spindles to get down much lower. Also if you want just 4" in the back shackles and 2wd ubolts will net the best ride and not have to deal with hangers.
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Looks Awesome!!!!
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Originally Posted by 99BlAcKz71
how difficult was the install?

I'm very tempted to get those, but I have brakes to do also...but I might do it anyways....damn it.
Install should be simple and easy, but road salt played a big factor in my install, I spent a good 2 hours trying to hammer the keys off the t-bars, and you can't a good hit on them because there up inside the crossmember, so all you have is a 1/2" hanging down to hit.

once the keys are free, it takes all of 5 mintues.
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Originally Posted by BlackLM7
Truck looks very good. It would be perfect if you:
-Tint the rear and side windows
-Removed side moldings
-Removed Z71 sticker
-Upgraded to bigger brakes
I'm planning on doing all but the brakes, I have to be able to fit the 16" rims on for the winter.

I was also planning on blacking out the front end, but it looks pretty good the way it is, and i'm worried about stones chipping the paint. I painted my emblem black 2 weeks ago and its already all chips to hell, but then again I didn't use the right paint for the job.
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I'm planning on doing all but the brakes, I have to be able to fit the 16" rims on for the winter.
I am ordering THIS kit tomarrow, along with those keys.
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