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09-06-2010, 11:00 AM
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lowering?
when lowering a coil sprung 1/2 ton 4 inches in the rear are drop shocks needed?
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09-06-2010, 11:02 AM
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Re: lowering?
yes dropped shocks as well as relocaters and adjustable panhard are reccomended for best results and ride quality
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09-06-2010, 11:04 AM
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Re: lowering?
thanks
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09-08-2010, 09:28 PM
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Re: lowering?
My question is can you actually drive it safely around (you know maybe 50 miles a week) till you get the dropped shocks as well as relocaters and adjustable panhard? Is there a correct way to measure for getting the correct shocks if your making a budget system (tj springs)?
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09-08-2010, 09:44 PM
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Re: lowering?
With a 4" drop even a modest amount of driving could tear the stock shocks from their mounts, or tear a mount off the diff or frame - I've seen it happen.
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09-08-2010, 09:45 PM
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Re: lowering?
ok just wondering figured worth asking ?'s before trying it
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09-09-2010, 02:13 AM
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Re: lowering?
I'm running a 5.5" Front Drop/6" Rear Drop on my 72 GMC Short Fleet.
Alread had 2 .5" Drop Spindles in front. Went with CPP's Shock/Sprin Kit. Have had no problems in the last year with, any type of damage to the Shock Towers. DISCLAINER: Not saying that there HASN'T been those types of problems, just giving you my situation as it stands. My kit cost me about $299.00 (If I remember correctly).
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09-09-2010, 07:20 PM
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Re: lowering?
mixed reviews anybody else?
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09-09-2010, 09:41 PM
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Re: lowering?
After seeing the geometry before and after, I would not recommend it. One pothole and u could be in trouble.
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09-09-2010, 10:00 PM
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Re: lowering?
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09-09-2010, 10:17 PM
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Re: lowering?
I think someone on here has figured out what shocks to order off of summit for a drop. I can't remember who it was...maybe Tx FireFighter? He might chime in if he visits this thread, or you could pm him. You could try a search too, although I know its hard sometimes to find what you want.
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09-10-2010, 12:08 AM
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Re: lowering?
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I've taken his advice on a lot of things in my 5 years here. 
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