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Good luck getting the hump flattened out I don't envy you at all.
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only if I dry cut/grind it.....if I get a wet cutter/grinder less dust but then I'll have to deal with sludge....
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been looking at this grinder this morning....it has a vacuum catch cup to keep the dust down....
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Ewwww Keeping 20s, just going to get a brand new set of Roushs in a year or two.
At first I thought that too, but I want near stock ride and I want 5" without a bone jarring ride. All the different searches I've found (Ford, Chevy Dodge,) point to a flip kit by Belltech being a very quality piece and rides the best.
Na, def going drop Spindles, I want everything left alone geometry-wise. I'm only running 20's once I get my DD anyways. Strictly nice weather driving.
At first I thought that too, but I want near stock ride and I want 5" without a bone jarring ride. All the different searches I've found (Ford, Chevy Dodge,) point to a flip kit by Belltech being a very quality piece and rides the best.
Na, def going drop Spindles, I want everything left alone geometry-wise. I'm only running 20's once I get my DD anyways. Strictly nice weather driving.
Mine is slotted. No issues at all. All that does is give you more room for alignment.
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Before you buy a flip, think of it this way. Factory leafs are very soft and have "long" travel on bumps. Then you move the axle above the leafs on the same soft soupy leafs, and you have 2" or less of travel before bottoming out, and you think its gonna ride good?
There's a reason the aftermarket drop leaf springs are usually 10-20% stiffer (depending on brand)
There's also a reason why flip kits are so cheap, remember you get what you pay for
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I'd go grinder with ceramic bit route. You can control the depth of grinding and avoid having to repour...
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with a little research I found a 4" double row diamond cup grinder wheel plus a grinder dust capturing cup for a vacuum on amazon for around $75
heck I already have a 4.5" angle grinder might as well save some money...imo
heck I already have a 4.5" angle grinder might as well save some money...imo
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almost sweatshirt weather...
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Same here.... The truck grumbled for the first time when I started it this morning. It was in the mid 30's at Heather's this morning.
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