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Old 12-10-2011, 09:39 PM   #1
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brought the front end down

I posted last week about picking up my new 72 chevy swb. The previous owner dropped the front end with western drop spindles and left the factory springs on. He dropped the rear with mcgaughy springs. I was going to order a set of ECE springs for the front and rear, but I'm leaving for afghanistan here very shortly and I just found out my wife and I are expecting a little one. So for now I decided to cut one coil in the front springs. I will be ordering springs later when I get home. It was just bugging me to look at how the truck sat before.

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Old 12-10-2011, 09:41 PM   #2
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looks good!!
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Old 12-10-2011, 09:43 PM   #3
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nice!!! looks good,

O and thank you for your service to our country...
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Old 12-10-2011, 09:49 PM   #4
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Looks much better!

Stay safe over there, and thanks for your service.
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Old 12-10-2011, 10:02 PM   #5
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thanks, I'm much happier about the stance it has now.
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Old 12-10-2011, 10:04 PM   #6
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Old 12-10-2011, 10:06 PM   #7
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Did it change the ride? How close are you to the bump stops? God bless you and your family. Thank you .
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Old 12-10-2011, 10:17 PM   #8
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Thus far the ride does not seem affected at all. I didn't measure the clearance on the bump stops but there is plenty of room.
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Old 12-11-2011, 07:51 AM   #9
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Re: brought the front end down

to get the most life out of your tires get an alignment or tires will wear unevenly
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Old 12-11-2011, 10:11 AM   #10
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For those who thanked him for his service, this will be his fouth tour to Afghanistan and he also has five tours in Iraq. Son your truck looks nice.
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Old 12-11-2011, 10:15 AM   #11
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Looking good,keep on truckin'
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Old 12-11-2011, 10:20 AM   #12
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Looks great! Congrats on the new addition to the family. Thank you for your service! Be safe
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Old 12-11-2011, 02:44 PM   #13
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That truck looks wicked, love the drop.
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Old 12-11-2011, 02:54 PM   #14
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Thanks for the compliments
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Old 12-11-2011, 04:01 PM   #15
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Looks just right!
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Old 12-11-2011, 04:50 PM   #16
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Looks great!

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