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05-20-2011, 05:18 PM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
I think 5" drop requires a super trac bar
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05-20-2011, 05:47 PM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
i have 5" drop springs and 1.5" blocks. i have the adjustable bar listed in the link. it works perfect. you do not need the super trac bar.
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05-20-2011, 05:49 PM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
I drove mine with the stock track bar and these springs for a half tank of gas so far with no problems.
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05-24-2011, 08:20 AM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
Here's how mine sits. The 305 BFG's are coming off. The track bar sits slightly higher on the passenger side but goes down the highway just fine.
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05-24-2011, 11:26 AM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
I've also got a 4"drop spring in the back with 1.5" blocks on the stock bar, the rearend is still centered on the truck too, drives great!!
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05-24-2011, 03:14 PM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
So now I'm in the mix, Thinking to myself " do I need to buy a trackbar " Let meget some feedback. I guess it wont hurt to get one, but do i need one?
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05-24-2011, 03:15 PM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
If the rear end is not centered after lowering it, you need an adjustable trak bar.
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05-24-2011, 04:36 PM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
So before I make my decision on this i need to put the bed, tailgate, etc. back on to check it and see....
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05-24-2011, 07:29 PM
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Just a car guy
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Location: New Washington, IN
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
I just got mine sitting on the ground with the 3"front 5" rear combo.
Front almost seems higher, probably going to cut a 1/4-1/2 coil. I left the stock track bar unhooked till I sat it on the ground and it lined up easily as well. I do have the adj 35" bar set up to install though. Posted via Mobile Device
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05-24-2011, 07:33 PM
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Just a car guy
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Location: New Washington, IN
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
I am running the same size tire all around as well. I think if I had a little taller tire on the rear, the stance would be dead on.
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05-24-2011, 07:48 PM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
Drive it around for a bit before you cut the springs. they will probably settle a little.
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05-24-2011, 08:30 PM
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
Yea I wouldn't go cutting on the springs just yet!
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05-25-2011, 07:10 AM
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Just a car guy
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: New Washington, IN
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
It's been sitting on the front springs for about 6 months.
I've never seen spring 'settle' much lower after a short time anyway. Posted via Mobile Device
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05-25-2011, 07:15 AM
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Just a car guy
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Location: New Washington, IN
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay
Not to mention, I have not yet installed the blazer tank which will put more weight at ghe rear,
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