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Old 05-20-2011, 05:18 PM   #26
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

I think 5" drop requires a super trac bar
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Old 05-20-2011, 05:47 PM   #27
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

i have 5" drop springs and 1.5" blocks. i have the adjustable bar listed in the link. it works perfect. you do not need the super trac bar.
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Old 05-20-2011, 05:49 PM   #28
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

I drove mine with the stock track bar and these springs for a half tank of gas so far with no problems.
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Old 05-24-2011, 08:20 AM   #29
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Here's how mine sits. The 305 BFG's are coming off. The track bar sits slightly higher on the passenger side but goes down the highway just fine.
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Old 05-24-2011, 11:26 AM   #30
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

I've also got a 4"drop spring in the back with 1.5" blocks on the stock bar, the rearend is still centered on the truck too, drives great!!
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Old 05-24-2011, 03:14 PM   #31
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Question Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

So now I'm in the mix, Thinking to myself " do I need to buy a trackbar " Let meget some feedback. I guess it wont hurt to get one, but do i need one?
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

If the rear end is not centered after lowering it, you need an adjustable trak bar.
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Old 05-24-2011, 04:36 PM   #33
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

So before I make my decision on this i need to put the bed, tailgate, etc. back on to check it and see....
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Old 05-24-2011, 07:29 PM   #34
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

I just got mine sitting on the ground with the 3"front 5" rear combo.
Front almost seems higher, probably going to cut a 1/4-1/2 coil.
I left the stock track bar unhooked till I sat it on the ground and it lined up easily as well. I do have the adj 35" bar set up to install though.
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Old 05-24-2011, 07:33 PM   #35
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

I am running the same size tire all around as well. I think if I had a little taller tire on the rear, the stance would be dead on.
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Old 05-24-2011, 07:48 PM   #36
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

Drive it around for a bit before you cut the springs. they will probably settle a little.
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Old 05-24-2011, 08:30 PM   #37
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

Yea I wouldn't go cutting on the springs just yet!
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Old 05-25-2011, 07:10 AM   #38
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

It's been sitting on the front springs for about 6 months.
I've never seen spring 'settle' much lower after a short time anyway.
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Old 05-25-2011, 07:15 AM   #39
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Re: 5" Rear drop springs from Ebay

Not to mention, I have not yet installed the blazer tank which will put more weight at ghe rear,

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