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Old 12-17-2012, 06:33 PM   #1
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Lowering a 62 step-side

I want to lower my step-side. With the loosing the torsion bar what rear spring drop do I get to to make it level? I do not want to get a 4in drop and I can't get the same in the front. Any help would be great!
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Old 12-17-2012, 07:52 PM   #2
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Re: Lowering a 62 step-side

I used Jeep TJ rear coils in my old 60.
With torsion turned down in front.
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Old 12-17-2012, 09:01 PM   #3
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Re: Lowering a 62 step-side

The downside of these drops is the tortion bar bolts hitting stuff. Mine only sit about 4" off the ground. That is fine most of the time, but I do have to watch some places I go.

I dont know about springs for the rear, I bagged mine. The adjutablility is nice, especially for the high spots in the road
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Old 12-17-2012, 09:26 PM   #4
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Re: Lowering a 62 step-side

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The downside of these drops is the tortion bar bolts hitting stuff. Mine only sit about 4" off the ground. That is fine most of the time, but I do have to watch some places I go.

I dont know about springs for the rear, I bagged mine. The adjutablility is nice, especially for the high spots in the road
I like the way your stance is and that is what I'm going for.Is your torsion bar bolts bent? I can see that it would be a problem letting them out. I am looking on changing the stance the cheapest way. I just don't want to by 4 in drop springs and the front sets higher.
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Old 12-17-2012, 09:43 PM   #5
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Re: Lowering a 62 step-side

No they are not bent. They are tough bolts and can take a beating..

Here is a side pic of my truck after I bagged the rear. You can see the bolts hanging down in the middle.

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