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12-11-2011, 10:04 PM
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lowering my 1980 gmc
can someone help me im trying to lower my 1980 gmc sierra i got three inch blocks but the leafs are on top of the axle any ideas
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12-11-2011, 10:10 PM
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Re: lowering my 1980 gmc
2wd or 4x4?
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12-11-2011, 10:19 PM
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Re: lowering my 1980 gmc
2wd
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12-11-2011, 11:00 PM
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Re: lowering my 1980 gmc
Remove the 3" blocks = 3" drop.
Flip the rear on top of the leaf springs = 5"-6" additional drop.
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12-11-2011, 11:03 PM
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Re: lowering my 1980 gmc
i heard if u flip the rear on top of the leafs itll mess ur rearend up an how hard would it b to flip it and is the 5in to 6in drop with or without the 3in blocks
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12-11-2011, 11:09 PM
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Re: lowering my 1980 gmc
This is what he means by putting a flip kit in the rear. It does not mess up your rear end.
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12-11-2011, 11:40 PM
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Re: lowering my 1980 gmc
thanks imma lower it tomorrow
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