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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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1" lowering control arm?

My truck is already lowered, but id like to get it down 1 more inch. I looked at DJM lowering control arms, but the "highest" they have is 2.5". I do not have enough room to do this with the tires and wheels that I run. At 2.5", my tires would be resting on my fender flares or be close to it.

I already have racecraft lowering springs. I do not know how much of a drop they provide. So, changing springs is a possibility, but, until I know how much of a drop the racecraft ones provide, it will be difficult to determine if this will be cost effective.

The rear, I intend to drop 2" with some shackles...no big deal about that.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Get the new belltech front shock u can go from stock height to 3" drop they are about 90 bucks a shock that's what I have on my truck
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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what tires do you have? i have 305/40/22's with minimal rubbing
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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THanks for the responses. I went to the belltech site and saw this comment:

"You can still use a lowering spring with these shocks, you just need to select the factory level height when you are installing to ensure proper shock travel for ride quality."

Does this mean I have to select the stock ride height with these shocks if I am using lowering springs already? Wouldn't that negate the purpose of me using them?

I am running 305/40/23.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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no you dont they are just saying that if you dont want to lower it anymore
 
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