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Old 11-24-2010, 12:40 PM   #1
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Re: "Rice Rocket'

I have 1.5" from Nut to bottom of U bolt threads

So I think I can squeeze a 1" block under there..

now where to get the holes drilled in a 1" piece of thick wall square tubing..
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Old 11-24-2010, 12:56 PM   #2
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Re: "Rice Rocket'

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I have 1.5" from Nut to bottom of U bolt threads

So I think I can squeeze a 1" block under there..

now where to get the holes drilled in a 1" piece of thick wall square tubing..
Your tubing really needs to be 2" wide.
So find 2 pieces of 1"x2" tube or solid stock 7" long.

Just curious why you want to lower the rear more,... when the front is too high already?
Plus,... when you cut those front springs, you will need to get the front re-aligned.
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