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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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what about my abs, will i be able to keep it or have to fab something up or just not have it at all?
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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not positive on this one, but i would say that if you retain the stock calipers that your should be able to salvage it. But then again if you're looking to have ABS for shorter stops why the hell would you be running a 40" tire that is going to kill your stopping power. Not trying to be a dick but you lose some functionality with mods like these. You have to decide what is more important to ya.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hmatiak
not positive on this one, but i would say that if you retain the stock calipers that your should be able to salvage it. But then again if you're looking to have ABS for shorter stops why the hell would you be running a 40" tire that is going to kill your stopping power. Not trying to be a dick but you lose some functionality with mods like these. You have to decide what is more important to ya.
LOL, exactly. Are you really worried about ABS with a 40" tall tire? What brake system are you planning on running?

Hell guys with 35's even ditch the stock abs because(I've ditched it with a 29" tire)
1) Stock ABS is a joke and you'd have to be a terrible driver to rely on it
2) I seriously doubt you'll be able to skid on anything bigger than a 37" tire.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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i just didnt want my abs light to stay on all the time, can i just have it tuned to the rear?
and just exclude the front all together?
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Just turn it off
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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does any one know what the dimensions for the hangers and shackles and wehre to mount them or do i just need to be creative?
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 20032wdsilverado
does any one know what the dimensions for the hangers and shackles and wehre to mount them or do i just need to be creative?
there's a guy that did the solid swap, it's a black truck . . . and his pictures are in the lifted truck count thread.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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is it the one with boggers?
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 20032wdsilverado
is it the one with boggers?
no, Baja Claws'

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https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d+truck&page=4
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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should i put the shackles in the front or the rear of the SFA?
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