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Old 11-19-2002, 11:47 PM   #1
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level stance

how much do you need to lower a trucks rear to level it out with the front? thank you
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Old 11-20-2002, 12:16 AM   #2
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2" exactly. The front ride height is 32" and the rear is 34" stock. These measurements are taken from GM publishings, and GM took them from the bodyline.
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Old 11-20-2002, 12:21 AM   #3
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so your saying wiht a 4/6 drop i need really a 4/8 drop to level her out hmmm
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Old 11-20-2002, 12:57 AM   #4
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2" difference in height from front to rear. a 4/6 drop has that 2" difference, therefore it "should" give you a level stance.
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Old 11-20-2002, 01:07 AM   #5
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no the 4/6 drop ECE does not give you a level stance, it gives that factory rake
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