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Old 04-13-2009, 03:00 PM   #1
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Lowering//

do you have to cut into the bed supports when adding a 3" spindles/4" shackle-hanger kit?
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Old 04-13-2009, 03:21 PM   #2
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Re: Lowering//

For drop shackle install

If you have 56" leafs, no. If you have 52" leafs, yes.
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Old 04-13-2009, 03:26 PM   #3
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ill go check
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Old 04-13-2009, 03:30 PM   #4
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ive got 52 =[

where do you gota cut ,and all that
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Old 04-13-2009, 03:48 PM   #5
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The instructions will tell you. Basically, just above the shackle itself.
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Old 04-13-2009, 05:44 PM   #6
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Re: Lowering//

Just cut a 4-5" or so width out of the crossmember. You can just set the bed back on it and mark wher it needs the clearance. But I think it was about 18" in from the outside edge. Not 100% sure on the distance, just the number that came into my head.
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