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Old 11-01-2008, 03:03 PM
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Just finished putting the drop spindles and hangers on my truck last night thanks to Zach and some other buddies. Got it aligned this morning and I really like the way it handles compared to just 2" shackles. I know it's not clean, but when I get home in a little bit I'm going to clean it up good for tonight. Here's the parts I used:

Belltech 2508 2" Drop Spindles - 260 shipped (new)
DJM (I think) 2" Hangers - 50 shipped (used)
Generic 2" Drop Shackles - 40 shipped (new)

I plan to eventually get some wheels/tires but for now I'm going to rock the stockers

Also, the helper bags will be installed tomorrow for the rear. We're using Firestone 2500's with 3/8" ports and independent air lines to help balancing. I tow a good amount and want to keep full towing capacity with the drop. I'll post some pix of the install tomorrow.
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Old 11-01-2008, 04:02 PM
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That looks good! I like the stockers!
the truck looks real low, i guess is the length.
I would like to see the helper bag install, one of my next mods.
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Thanks man, the helper bags look pretty sweet up under the truck when they're done. The truck does look pretty low for a 2/4 because of the stock tire height. My buddy who has a 2/5 custom drop he built himself runs silverado SS wheels on 31.5" tires. The back of my truck is the same height as his since my tires are shorter at 29.5"
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Looks good
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I got air lift bags on the rear and shocks damit i think there nitro shocks and I have the rear leveled out on 24's and looks awsome!
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Man, it does look low, I like how the stockers tuck in the rear! Any plans for different wheels and tires, or are you gonna keep rockin the stockers?
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thats pretty damn low lookin good
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Looks good
gracias senor

Originally Posted by budhayes3
Man, it does look low, I like how the stockers tuck in the rear! Any plans for different wheels and tires, or are you gonna keep rockin the stockers?
I'm gonna rock the stockers for a little bit until I figure out what wheels/tires exactly I want to run. I think I'm also going to adjust the shackles in the back to help with hitting frame lol. I don't plan to do a c-notch although my buddy can do it easily. I really like the Stingray III's and you can get them for pretty cheap directly from centerline.
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looks sharp!
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