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Originally Posted by 1986swb
Before you do any suspension modifications, I suggest you figure out, if you haven't already done so, exactly what your objectives are for the truck (improve handling, looks, hauler, want to be unique, etc.). This way you'll spend less time, money and headaches on parts and changes. Hindsight is always 20/20.
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Thanks again for all the useful info.
My problem, as with many basket case projects, is this truck has been modified by several different owners before me and I'm not 100% what I'm starting with.
I do intend to haul mild loads and pull a trailer every now and then. I was told, and by the naked eye it looks like, the front was dropped with 2" lowering springs ( lots of spacers in the upper control arm to get into align). Has a front sway bar. PO also eluded to the rear being dropped also but I can't see how. Running 15"x10" wheels so I'm flush with the outside of the body or slightly past, so I can't go too low with existing wheel package or they'll rub the fender lips. Front has 2 1/4" from tire to fender and rear has 4 1/2" from tire to fender. More rake than I like from a cosmetic stand point.
So my weak mind tells me drop the rear 2" along with air shocks to give me some adjustment if and when needed. Some day maybe a rear sway bar. Front end is tired though and I'll need to replace all the wear items in the suspension before I can consider beefing up the rear.