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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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Well, I've changed my mind. I want to go with the DJM 2.5 drop lower control arms for the front and for the rear I'm thinking 3" drop leaf springs and drop shackles. I'm thinking leaf springs will be an easier installation than a flip kit and if the shackles are too much drop I can easily put the stock one's back in.

Has anyone installed either one of these setups (front, rear or both) and is there anything special about the installation that should be known? Thanks
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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I have the djm 3.5/5

I got no regrets and i had the whole thing installed within 3-4 hours. People who say anything over 2 makes it hard to align is full of it. Mines aligned perfectly, but then again i do alignments everyday

You'll need adjustable cams for the control arms too though.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jwest45
Well, I've changed my mind. I want to go with the DJM 2.5 drop lower control arms for the front and for the rear I'm thinking 3" drop leaf springs and drop shackles. I'm thinking leaf springs will be an easier installation than a flip kit and if the shackles are too much drop I can easily put the stock one's back in.

Has anyone installed either one of these setups (front, rear or both) and is there anything special about the installation that should be known? Thanks
Your front is going to ride much different than the rear considering the stock coil springs are much softer than 3" drop leafs. You will not be happy with the ride quality.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Stealth, so what do you suggest, that I get 2" drop coils up front?

So what you are saying is that the 3" drop leafs are harder than the stock leaf springs? That doesn't make since. I would think that the 3" drop leaf springs would be softer.
 
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