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Old 01-18-2011, 03:24 PM   #15
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Re: How low in the rear for suburbans?

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Originally Posted by IAFF2407 View Post
jorgensensc - Shawn, I installed plates on the top and bottom, and used Firestone 2500 bags. I haven't tried them yet as the Burb is in the shop getting body and paint. I'm not sure what bag psi I will be using. I'm hoping for 80 to 100 lbs. If I don't reach that pressure I will cut the plate and install a cup on the bottom. I completly removed the bump stop and bracket. I will be installing a custom bump and steering stop........eventually. I will post a pic when I'm back on my other computer.
Thanks for the info. I have the cups and plates and that is what I planned to install. However when I looked at it the bags still have to sit even with the plane of the lower control arm, I think. If I drop the bag down into the pocket then the bag sides would rub on the pocket and possibly cause issues. If I put the cup in, then the bags won't rub the sides of the a arm, but I I have the height issue again. I was looking at going with the 5" slam specialties, but the height I would need ( even at the desired 3" lower height) is outside the optimal ride height range of the bag.
On a side note, after looking at it your right I will need to trim the steering and bump stop bracket. That's no biggie. I am just not wanting to have to shell out money for drop spindles too.
Shawn
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