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NEWBIEC10 03-16-2014 03:19 PM

Rear lowering springs?
 
Do you need a adjustable panhard bar with 3" drop springs? I made some 2" lowering blocks and got longer U bolts so now I want to do 3" drop springs to = 5" of drop.

Also would my shocks still work or do I need different ones?

Thanks

NEWBIEC10 03-16-2014 09:52 PM

Re: Rear lowering springs?
 
Anyone?

Tx Firefighter 03-17-2014 08:36 AM

Re: Rear lowering springs?
 
You will need an adjustable track bar of some flavor. That 5 inch drop is gonna shift the rearend to the side a noticeable amount.

NEWBIEC10 03-17-2014 10:38 AM

Re: Rear lowering springs?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter (Post 6579662)
You will need an adjustable track bar of some flavor. That 5 inch drop is gonna shift the rearend to the side a noticeable amount.

Thanks for the info Tx. With your personal opinion, would you do 3" drop springs and 2" lowering blocks? Or just a 5" coil drop? What would ride better?

Thanks TJ

Tx Firefighter 03-18-2014 06:45 AM

Re: Rear lowering springs?
 
I'd go with the 5" spring.

Reason why, a 5" spring costs the same as a 3" spring. And, in the future it gives you the option to add a 1 or 2 inch block if you decide you want to go down further.

Clyde65 03-18-2014 08:00 AM

Re: Rear lowering springs?
 
Bag it!

If you ever want to tow something other than a small lawn mower trailer, bag it!

the 3+" lowering springs are rather light duty and wont support much weight on the hitch or in the bed.

NEWBIEC10 03-18-2014 10:36 AM

Re: Rear lowering springs?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter (Post 6581457)
I'd go with the 5" spring.

Reason why, a 5" spring costs the same as a 3" spring. And, in the future it gives you the option to add a 1 or 2 inch block if you decide you want to go down further.

Cool. Thanks for the info. I'll be ordering a 5" drop kit.


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