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How low can I go?
Ok wondering how low I can go on my 87! prob going to do a compleat kit with a flip kit drop spenddls lowering springs and new shocks all the way around but how low can I go without having to notch my frame
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Re: How low can I go?
Usually a flip wont require a notch. Remove the bumpstop and bracket.
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Re: How low can I go?
About 5in in the rear as long as the springs are not altered. For a level look, do a 3.5/5in kit or for a little rake you can do a 4.5/5in kit.
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Re: How low can I go?
I have a question since I am going to drop my truck I'm looking at a 4/6 drop will I still be able to have clearance with that or should I go more along with 3-3.5/5?
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Re: How low can I go?
Ground clearance or axle to frame clearance?
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Re: How low can I go?
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Re: How low can I go?
What tires are you running?
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Re: How low can I go?
right now i'm running 235/75/15, but when I go drop it i'm going to run some 245/45/15
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Re: How low can I go?
I think you meant245/60/15. Personally, i would do the 3.5/5
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Okay thanks for the help. Its just hard to decide haha.
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Re: How low can I go?
What I'm going to end up doing is just buy a 3-3.5/5 drop and if I like it I'll keep it, but if I want lower I'll go spend the extra to get the 4/6 drop.
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Re: How low can I go?
the tires I'm running measure 27 in from ground to top of tire... the kits I'm looking at doesn't have a 5 in drop can I get away with a 4/6?
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Re: How low can I go?
look into belltech there prices are a little high but everyone recommends them, and to do a 4/6 you'll have to c-notch the frame.
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Re: How low can I go?
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Re: How low can I go?
Ooo no I wouldn't go 3 inch springs the 4/6 kit I was looking at through bell tech the spindles were 2.5 which leaves the springs 1.5-2.5 cause it says it'll give you a 4-5 drop in the front
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Re: How low can I go?
2.5' drop spindles, cut 1.5 coils, flip kit, drop shackles and remove the 2nd and 3rd smallest leafs. then you can be in the weeds
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