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snc4life 02-26-2010 06:42 PM

? about lowering
 
thinking about lowering my truck thanks to all the nice trucks on the site.. nothing crazy just 2/4 my question is if i go 4 out back do i need to shorten my driveshaft?

wolfcri 02-26-2010 06:57 PM

Re: ? about lowering
 
This thread is relevant to my interests.

oldschool18 02-26-2010 08:17 PM

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you shouldnt have to shorten it.......well I lowered mine the first time 3" and the drive shart looked better after then before

snc4life 02-26-2010 11:44 PM

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thanks for the reply any one else know for sure im ordering parts 2morrow and would like to get it figured out b4 i do

3r!c84 02-26-2010 11:47 PM

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you dont have too.i lowerd mine 5 inchs in the back and the drive shaft is fine..if you have a 2 pease drive shaft you will have to move the carrier bearing some.

Driveway Dreams 02-26-2010 11:56 PM

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I have a 2 piece, didn't change it at all when I dropped mine. I am a little over 7 down.

oldschool18 02-27-2010 01:44 AM

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mine was a 2 piece and it was straighter after the drop then before

snc4life 02-27-2010 02:06 AM

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perfect thanks guys i'll order a set of springs,shackles and hangers 2morrow

hotrod_991 02-27-2010 08:29 AM

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not tryn to hijack or anything but im curious about if I have to notch if I want to go 6 in the back. was thinking 4 inch drop leafs and 2 inch shackles. Thanks

3r!c84 02-27-2010 12:14 PM

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never seen drop leafs? got a link?


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