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Old 03-29-2012, 12:40 AM   #26
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Re: Truck Drop Questioin. what spring and shocks to use. for the front.

SCOTI whos truck is that? so basically its about a 5/7 drop correct?
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Old 03-29-2012, 01:00 AM   #27
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Re: Truck Drop Questioin. what spring and shocks to use. for the front.

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3" spindles w/1-coil removed from the original springs up front. Flip kit w/drop shackles out back. 215-70-15 fronts (26.85") & 255-70-15 rears (29.05"). There's less than .500" between the factory height bumpstop & the x-member....
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Old 03-29-2012, 08:38 AM   #28
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SCOTI whos truck is that? so basically its about a 5/7 drop correct?
My 'old' 74.... Jonboy's 'new' 74 .
It's closer to 6/8 drop.
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Old 03-29-2012, 11:35 AM   #29
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Re: Truck Drop Questioin. what spring and shocks to use. for the front.

Hey SCOTI that thing sits Nice!

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Old 04-08-2012, 12:09 PM   #30
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i just lowered my 71c10 this saturday did 3 inch belltechs with 2 inch springs front 5 inch springs rear and i did alot of grinding on the lower a arm to clear 15 inch wheels ,,,but now it should ride ,, a have tons of adjustment [/IMG]
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Old 04-08-2012, 12:10 PM   #31
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