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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 04:17 AM
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lowering the rear end - i need help!
i put on a 2'' leveling shackle in the rear, but i want an extra 1 or 2 inches to give it some sag... how could i go about doing this... looking for all options. possibly the cheapest route! thank you
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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cmon guys... yall are looking at the post. please help
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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take out the overload spring? do you tow or haul heavy loads?

buy a bigger lowering shackle?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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3" is ideal. It's a shame you can't get there with shackles. You can get this with custom leaf springs. Eibach makes them as does someone else (can't remember the name)
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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i dont tow anything but i haul dirt bikes..

would hanger's make a difference?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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2inch shackle drop
I have some 2 inch drop shackles but if I install the will it bounce more. To bumps on road?
And can I use factory stock shock with this drop.?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Im using the same struts at the moment and i don't see any change from the stock shackles, no bouce or anything from my end... im fixing to get new struts but i don't know which kind to settle with.
 
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Originally Posted by john444
i dont tow anything but i haul dirt bikes..

would hanger's make a difference?
thats not enough weight to worry about then, you could take out the spring, it would be a free way to get a little lower.
 
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im just trying to get an extra inch out lol .. and i dont wanna take the over load springs out to be honest..
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by twinskrewd
3" is ideal. It's a shame you can't get there with shackles. You can get this with custom leaf springs. Eibach makes them as does someone else (can't remember the name)
could i just install hangers and get this inch or so? or will that bring it back up
 
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I have some 2 inch drop shackles but if I install the will it bounce more. To bumps on road?
And can I use factory stock shock with this drop.?
factory shocks generally speaking can handle +2 or -2" change
 
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