In today. Looks better. Rides about the same. Handles better. I recommmend it.
Nice upgrade for only $48.00 from AIM.
Reminds me more of the 93's ride and attitude.

 

Hey Twisted, could you post a pic, and tell us how long it took to install? $48, man thats cheap. Thanks

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99 Black Lightning
created 8/17/99, bought 9/25/99
#3681/4000
CD changer, Tow package, factory tonneau cover
100k mile warrantee, bed/under liner, paint protected

 

Twisted99,

Where can I contact AIM? did you lower front and back 2"? Did you have to realign the front end afterwards?

Are we there yet?

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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
wyldman@houston.rr.com
Black 99.5 Lightning Build # 1273, DOB 5-14-99, NLOC #315
Best run to date 12.857 @103.48
CD Changer; Tow Pkg.; Lojack; Sal's custom nitrous chip; G-Tech/Pro; SnugLid; BedRug; Invinca-Shield, full kit; NOS KIT 100 hp shot (currently); Clear and smoke Lexan fog light covers; 3M Ti Window Tint; Bel radar detector (shouldn't be an accessory); PowerStack cone filter (a.k.a. supercharger waker upper); American Auto Designs ram air hood; Cal-Tracs traction bars; Bassani headers;Goodrich T/A Drag Radials; Muth Signal Mirrors, Recieved today (2-22) Thanks Roger!

 

I`ll snap a few tomorrow. It took a couple hours with all the jacking I had to do. My small floor jack needs seals and I used the one in the truck. Put it up on jack stands and jacked each side of the axle up. I was worried there for a minute when it appeared the two upper shackle bolts were installed against the frame. However, when the bottom bolt is out the leaf moves up and the bolt can be pulled over the frame rail.
I had to press the bushing in and the guide pipe with my trusty vice a few squirts of WD-40 helped. I`ll tighten them up a few hundred miles and maybe a bit later on.

[This message has been edited by Twisted99 (edited 03-01-2000).]

 

Wyldman,
www.truckn.com

No, I just droppped the rear. Truck sits level. The drop shackels lowered 2" and now it appears level. The front perches on the leaf springs can be chiesled out,the rivets that is and drop perches can be installed for a 4" drop. They are about 50 bucks. Coils could br installed up front ..I think I would just go an inch or maybe 1 1/2"
up front. I might just leave it as is.
It looks a hell of a lot better.



[This message has been edited by Twisted99 (edited 03-01-2000).]

 

Hey Twisted:
Did your's come with 2 holes, 1.5 and 2 inch drop? Mine did. I think someone else got a set and it just had the 2 inch spot,but I'm not sure on that.
Looks alot better don't it
Kevin

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JIGAWATT SVT#2698
N.L.O.C. Member
4:10's
Bassani kit
TransGo shift kit
AIM 2 inch drop shackle

 

JIGAWATT...Yep..both....

 

I installed a set of rear shackles on mine from Sport Truck Direct, cost me $39. It has the urethane bushings and 2 settings. I installed mine at the first setting(1 1/2"). Looks level but the rear is 3/4" higher than front, may go ahead and lower it the extra 1/2". Thier number is 1-800-876-6226. they look great for the price, unbeatable!!

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David Sauls (Alvin,Tx.)
White 99 #2895
Birth 7-16-99
Superchips
self made air intake
13.51@ 101.95 1st and only run on current mods

 

How hard are these to install? Is this something that has no expirence in this area can or should even attempt to do?

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Floyd91
Why do I do the things that I do? Because, The chicks dig it!
99.5 White lightning
#2349 Born on 6/14/99

Clear Corners
Clear Tail lights
APC Ultra White headlights
IPF Ultra White Driving lights
PSP Filter Kit

 

Only one way to find out...grin.

 

Ok already , you convinced me this was a good mod untill I can do full drop. Ordered mine from aim today. This board costs me money everytime i look at it. A warning should be issued to all new members when signinig up " menbership may be hazardous to your wallet and your marriage" All the new 2000 owners dont know what they are getting into!!

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Brad Chilton
99.5 black lightning #3584 , born 8/13/99
cd player
tow package
toneau cover
bed rug
tinted rear window
downs air intake
superchip

94 jeep grand cherokee limited ( black)
88 ford f150- black

 

Changing the rear shackles is a piece of cake; however...If you want a real challenge, then try to tackle the front hangers. They are riveted in place, and they use HARD rivets. Even after the heads are off, you have to deal with the rest of the rivet, which is squeezed into the hole. Royal PITA. If I had it to do over, I wouldn't do the front hangers. BTW, I did this on a friends Ram, not my L, but the setup is identical.

 

Thanks guys. One more question.... uhm hehe I'm ashamed to ask.....but is there errr....directions included (runs and hides in shame)

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Floyd91
Why do I do the things that I do? Because, The chicks dig it!
99.5 White lightning
#2349 Born on 6/14/99

Clear Corners
Clear Tail lights
APC Ultra White headlights
IPF Ultra White Driving lights
PSP Filter Kit

 

Floyd, recd mine from AIM today, no instructions whatsoever. I am going to install this weekend so Ill let you know how hard it is.

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Brad Chilton
99.5 black lightning #3584 , born 8/13/99
cd player
tow package
toneau cover
bed rug
tinted rear window
downs air intake
superchip

94 jeep grand cherokee limited ( black)
88 ford f150- black

 

hey wyldman, how would the drop shackles affect your cal-tracs? Clearance probs?