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Old 02-28-2012, 10:28 PM   #1
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I wanna drop the front

from what i read
2" drop seems less work then 3"
anybody do a drop on the front and leave the rear alone?
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Old 02-29-2012, 03:03 AM   #2
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Re: I wana drop the front

with this truck I think it would look ok with just a 2" front drop. The rear looks like it is sagging anyway. it would get rid of your " cali lean" lol
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Old 02-29-2012, 03:51 AM   #3
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Re: I wana drop the front

To me, blazer always look lower in tha front..2 (via 1 cut coil) should be enough, unless you going to pop for 3 in spindles
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Old 02-29-2012, 05:41 AM   #4
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Re: I wana drop the front

Dont cheap your way out by cutting coils... Do it the right way man!
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Old 02-29-2012, 08:24 AM   #5
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Re: I wana drop the front

not gona cut coils(corners)
i like them lower in front,like droppin a V8 on worn V6 coils "look",
tires stuffed up in front,but hated hittin bottom
what i've read 3 involves cutting some "bits".... or rubbing lol
as for the back....new stock leafs sometime
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Old 02-29-2012, 11:11 AM   #6
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Re: I wana drop the front

If done properly with minimal heat cutting coils is a very good way to get the front down on a budget. I suggest cut a half coil if your apprehensive and go from there. You can do a lowering shackle in the rear, but you will have to mod your gas filler tube.
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