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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Jax, Fl
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Static Drop Question
Hey guys I have been working on my LWB stepside and I want to lower it. I planned on getting 3 inch lowered coils in the front and 2 inch lowering blocks in the back. Is there anything else that I would need to buy?
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hollister, Ca
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Re: Static Drop Question
That's all you need to lower it, but beware that the 3 inch springs will give a pretty harsh ride. post some pics once your done.
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Location: Independence,KS
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Re: Static Drop Question
Just a note - that combination will give you a pretty drastic rake, which is cool, if that's what you are after.
Most go 1" more in the rear to level out the truck. And those 3" drop front coils will be very stiff- as noted above. |
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Re: Static Drop Question
Thanks for your comments guys, I was looking at the setup a little more and I think I have decided on 3 inch lowered coils all around and then the lowered gas shocks that go with the rear. Do you guys know of any issues with this setup?
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Re: Static Drop Question
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Re: Static Drop Question
I would go spindles up front and 4" coils in the back. Stock Monroe shocks up front and drop shocks out back. You will get the best ride that way. Bags in the rear would be a better ride tho.
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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Re: Static Drop Question
Thanks Guys, ive decided to go with 3 inch lowered coils up front with four inch lowered coils in the rear, it is all I can afford at this point but eventually im going to get drop spindles for the front.
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Re: Static Drop Question
What king of real world changes do these drops make to actual carrying capacity on these trucks?
I love the idea and look of a lowered truck but will use it for towing my teardrop trailer and sometimes lugging loads. Posted via Mobile Device
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Re: Static Drop Question
If you still want to be able to haul anything substantial I'd suggest bags in the rear.
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