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Old 03-22-2013, 10:48 AM   #1
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Any way to get the rear of my truck down 1-2" more??

I just did 2.5" drop spindles & 2" lowering springs up front and shes sitting nice and low now.

The rear was already lowered a little when I got it by removing a leaf from the springs. That was definitely not enough, so I just installed 2" drop lowering shackles. Still not low enough, looks good and i like having a little rake to the stance. But another 1"-2" would be perfect. Any suggestions? I would rather not replace the springs and do a flip kit.

Are there lowering blocks?
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Old 03-22-2013, 11:01 AM   #2
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Re: Any way to get the rear of my truck down 1-2" more??

Drop hangers for the front of the rear leaf springs will drop it another 2".
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Old 03-22-2013, 11:13 AM   #3
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Re: Any way to get the rear of my truck down 1-2" more??

Excellent! That should be perfect. If it ends up being too low I can adjust my shackes to the 1 inch bolt to bring it up a little. For some reason I didnt think about hangers..Thanks.
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Re: Any way to get the rear of my truck down 1-2" more??

drop hangers are by far the easiest way for you.

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Old 03-22-2013, 01:46 PM   #5
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Re: Any way to get the rear of my truck down 1-2" more??

So your 4.5 up front and about three in back I assume?
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