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08-03-2010, 12:41 PM
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5" rear springs
I have a 69 lwb thought about installing 5" drop springs in the rear to start with and then drop the front if needed.My question is will i need to have shock relocation brackets and a different pan hard bar ?
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08-03-2010, 12:46 PM
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Re: 5" rear springs
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08-03-2010, 12:48 PM
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Re: 5" rear springs
Thanks for the quick reply.Will i still be able to use my stock shocks ?
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08-03-2010, 10:06 PM
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Re: 5" rear springs
No, You can but it'll ride worse..
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08-03-2010, 10:11 PM
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Re: 5" rear springs
contact nate at porterbuilt i just put in his new track and shock relocation kit its awesome and easy
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08-03-2010, 11:24 PM
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Re: 5" rear springs
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Use 1.5" lowering blocks w/3 or 4" springs & you can get away w/stock length shocks w/some relocators. Anything more than 4" might require shorter drop shocks & relocators. Check w/CPP, ECE, or Porterbuilt to see if their products will work toward your goals.
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