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12-24-2010, 05:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: West Bend, WI.
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lowering
I own a 81 short step side, and would like to lower it 2 or 3 inches , lower spindles and shackles , Is there a source online to buy from, or does the online stores like Brothers sell good stuff? is 2 to 4 inch a good choice to use for a every day driver.
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12-24-2010, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: lethbridge
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Re: lowering
i lowerd mine 2 1/2 in the front and 3 in the back. i used spindals in the front and shackels + removed helper leaf in the rear. its a pretty nice ride hight but i still plan to go another 3 inches lower front and back. idk how it rides because its not road legal yet next summer.
 
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12-24-2010, 05:35 PM
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Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: lowering
The most common method is spindles and springs up front, and shackle and hanger in the rear. A 2/4 drop is rather mild, so you won't have any issues for daily use.
Take a look in our Vendor Marketplace for great deals on suspension parts.
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12-24-2010, 06:08 PM
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Re: lowering
Just want to say, That ^^^^^ is some SWEEET lookin paint right there !!! 
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12-24-2010, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Newport News, Va
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Re: lowering
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12-25-2010, 12:14 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: West Bend, WI.
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Re: lowering
Thank you; I will start looking thru the ads for parts and I will get some pictures up . I think the truck is worth fixing up it came from down south with only 80 k miles on it.
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