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Old 07-20-2007, 01:22 PM   #1
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5 inch rear drop question

without lowering blocks i have less than an inch from the bump stop. did yall cut off the bump stop?
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:54 PM   #2
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Re: 5 inch rear drop question

I have 5 inch drop springs on mine,I left the bump stops and do not bottom out but I do not carry a load in mine!!!!
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:03 PM   #3
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Re: 5 inch rear drop question

I have a 6" drop and I cut mine down.

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Old 07-20-2007, 03:44 PM   #4
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Re: 5 inch rear drop question

I have a 4/6 drop and had to cut mine down as well.

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Old 07-20-2007, 04:35 PM   #5
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Re: 5 inch rear drop question

I have a 4" in mine and everytime i put a load on it it drops but doesn't hit the bump stops. I am thinking about bagging the rear. I am installing a rear fuel cell and i don't know if the rear spring will sag if I put a load on it with the fuel cell. bagging the rear should prevent it.
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Old 07-20-2007, 04:51 PM   #6
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Re: 5 inch rear drop question

yes.. .putting the gas tank in the rear plays a part... esp. with a full 25 gals.

with a 6in drop in the rear the bump stops need to be cut..otherwise its a jolt to go over railroad x-ings
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Old 07-20-2007, 08:05 PM   #7
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I have a 4/6 drop and had to cut mine down as well.

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