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Old 09-02-2007, 01:52 PM   #1
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Lowering Leaf spring rear ?

What the best way, if any, of lowering a leaf rear? I'm looking at maybe going to a 2/4 drop.
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Old 09-02-2007, 03:01 PM   #2
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Re: Lowering Leaf spring rear ?

the most common way is with flipkit which relocates axel above the spring for about 6"drop i think/ for less drop you can go with spring that has reversed eyes or relocate hangers ans shackels
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Old 09-02-2007, 04:27 PM   #3
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Re: Lowering Leaf spring rear ?

I have been planning on getting Early Classics lowering leafs and maybe the shackles they offer too. Anyone here using this setup?
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Old 09-02-2007, 07:13 PM   #4
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Re: Lowering Leaf spring rear ?

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I have been planning on getting Early Classics lowering leafs and maybe the shackles they offer too. Anyone here using this setup?
Do you know if that changes the ride at all? Would like to keep the ride about the same and also if I wanted to carry anything in the future....
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Old 09-02-2007, 08:37 PM   #5
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Re: Lowering Leaf spring rear ?

Not sure about the ride. I have the 2.5 drop spindles on the front and have been happy with them. I'm sure they will answer any questions you might have.... http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx
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