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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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New rims, question on lowering

I just put on 22's x 9.5, now the rake on the truck is crazy. I wouldnt mind having a minor rake but I need to get rid of all that gap, what would recommend to accomplish what im looking for.......all help is appricated.

Heres a night pic that turned out pretty well , day pics comming soon....

 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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you could throw some 2" lowering shackles on the back pretty easily, that would even it out some. nice choice on wheels, not chrome like everyone else.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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Go with DJM shackles and use the 1 1/2 drop hole. This will leave a very slight rake to it and will look much better than level IMO.

 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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that looks awsome! nice job . I dont know a lot about lowering but if you wanted to lower the back to be even with the front I think you can take out the rear blocks. Its pretty easy to do and it will look much better. If you want to lower the front you will have to get some lowering setup with new springs.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KiCk *** FX4
that looks awsome! nice job . I dont know a lot about lowering but if you wanted to lower the back to be even with the front I think you can take out the rear blocks. Its pretty easy to do and it will look much better. If you want to lower the front you will have to get some lowering setup with new springs.

Its not a 4wd so just removing the blocks wouldnt work.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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Its not a 4wd so just removing the blocks wouldnt work.
good point
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by panaka
you could throw some 2" lowering shackles on the back pretty easily, that would even it out some. nice choice on wheels, not chrome like everyone else.
Im not too flashy but also like a diffrent look....it seems like just lower the back???? The ones i seen on ebay lower both front and back....lets get some choices plz....thanks for the comments
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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Ground Force 2" Drop Shackles did it for me





 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:42 AM
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Im not too flashy but also like a diffrent look....it seems like just lower the back???? The ones i seen on ebay lower both front and back....lets get some choices plz....thanks for the comments
I had the 2" Ground Force shackle but I wanted to lower it a little more so I added the Bell Tech 2/3 drop kit to the existing 2" shackle. Check out the pics in my gallery with before and after to give you a better idea.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 03:37 AM
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go with the ground force 2.5/4.5 kit. It leaves the truck level and looks great. :santa:
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by HBf150
I just put on 22's x 9.5, now the rake on the truck is crazy. I wouldnt mind having a minor rake but I need to get rid of all that gap, what would recommend to accomplish what im looking for.......all help is appricated.

Heres a night pic that turned out pretty well , day pics comming soon....
Awesome, truck/wheel combo nicely matched.

Looks like a 2/3 drop would be just about right. Are the RS-5 wheels? And do you tow with the truck?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 06:07 AM
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you stated that you wanted to get rid of all that gap, do you mean the rear or the whole truck?
if you mean the rear, go with the shcaks
but if you really want to get rid of "all that gap" and have a minor rake, hit the 2/4 DJM.
i was at 2/5 (nice and leveled) but then went to 2/4 cause of rear tire clearance issues.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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i have a 3/5 drop and my rear still sits about an inch higher than the front.

drop the rear 3 inches more than the front if u want it to sit level and 2 inches if u still want a bit of a rake
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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where would you guys recommend to get the best prices on these things???? and how hard is installation???
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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where would you guys recommend to get the best prices on these things???? and how hard is installation???
My Belltech kit was just under $1100.00 installed with alignment. I have heard the front is a little tricky. If anyone here needs a great place in San Diego for install I highly recommend Syndicate Automotive Concepts. They do everything from custom rods to sand rails. They were actually installing a system in the one off Ford GT vert concept about a month ago, it was worth a million $'s!
 
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