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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:41 AM
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Do I go for 2 more inches?

I posted this in the street scene section but got no replys so here goes....
I just got my 20's and instaled the beltech 2" drop spindles and cut a coil to get 4" in the front, and i have shackles and hangers to get 4" in the back... I was looking at it the other day and its sitting to high in the back... like 2" so how do i do it? Flip kit, and put the factory shackles back on? Replace with 2" drop Leaf Springs? I think im tring to get 6-8 inches of drop in the back... and an i going to need to cut the frame to so that i wont lose to much of my ride quality? Thanks for the help... Also let me know if you think i even need the 2 more inches...

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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Yeah, an inch or so more drop out back would be nice but I bet you are at the limit now without notching the frame.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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Not to get off subject, but what type of rims do yo have? They look pretty sweet!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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I would do a flip and notch the back, you would get factory ride back. Generally drop springs are too soft.

If you are hangers/shackles in the rear you could always take out your overload spring like i did, thats good for about 1" and its free. Might hold you over for now.

Of course if you are gonna cut the frame you might consider doing bags
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jeffallred
Not to get off subject, but what type of rims do yo have? They look pretty sweet!
There 20 inch Panther Vector Wheels, Wraped in 275/45R20 Kumho Ecsa Stx...

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I would do a flip and notch the back, you would get factory ride back. Generally drop springs are too soft.

If you are hangers/shackles in the rear you could always take out your overload spring like i did, thats good for about 1" and its free. Might hold you over for now.

Of course if you are gonna cut the frame you might consider doing bags
I have Shackles and hangers 4 inch drop... so if i did the flip and put the factory shackles back on, it would put me at 8 inches right? and i would want to noch the frame as well right?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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i say drop it another 2 maybe 3 i had a 4/6 drop on my old truck, not sure how it was done it was lowered when i got it

 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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yea if you go more then 5" in the rear you need a notch

I would do 2" hanger and 5" flip and see if they offer a 1" lift shackle.
 
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