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02-26-2010, 06:42 PM
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? about lowering
thinking about lowering my truck thanks to all the nice trucks on the site.. nothing crazy just 2/4 my question is if i go 4 out back do i need to shorten my driveshaft?
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02-26-2010, 06:57 PM
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Re: ? about lowering
This thread is relevant to my interests.
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02-26-2010, 08:17 PM
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Re: ? about lowering
you shouldnt have to shorten it.......well I lowered mine the first time 3" and the drive shart looked better after then before
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02-26-2010, 11:44 PM
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Re: ? about lowering
thanks for the reply any one else know for sure im ordering parts 2morrow and would like to get it figured out b4 i do
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02-26-2010, 11:47 PM
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Re: ? about lowering
you dont have too.i lowerd mine 5 inchs in the back and the drive shaft is fine..if you have a 2 pease drive shaft you will have to move the carrier bearing some.
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02-26-2010, 11:56 PM
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Re: ? about lowering
I have a 2 piece, didn't change it at all when I dropped mine. I am a little over 7 down.
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02-27-2010, 01:44 AM
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Re: ? about lowering
mine was a 2 piece and it was straighter after the drop then before
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02-27-2010, 02:06 AM
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Re: ? about lowering
perfect thanks guys i'll order a set of springs,shackles and hangers 2morrow
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02-27-2010, 08:29 AM
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Re: ? about lowering
not tryn to hijack or anything but im curious about if I have to notch if I want to go 6 in the back. was thinking 4 inch drop leafs and 2 inch shackles. Thanks
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