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Old 03-18-2013, 08:20 PM   #1
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Need more rear drop?

Among a bunch of other things this winter, I cut a full coil out of the front springs and put Jeep springs in the back. I was expecting a 2/4 drop. I think its' got too much rake and I'll have to try some 6" rear drop springs I have laying around. I like more of the level look. What do you think?

Here's what I did in the front: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567843
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Old 03-18-2013, 10:42 PM   #2
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Re: Need more rear drop?

What jeep model springs did you use? And did you put the adjustable panhard bar in?
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Old 03-18-2013, 10:54 PM   #3
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Re: Need more rear drop?

Definitely the 6" rear springs especially since you happen to have some layin' around. Subscribing for the update pic.
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Old 03-18-2013, 10:59 PM   #4
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Re: Need more rear drop?

A tad too much rake....needs a little more drop out back!!
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Old 03-19-2013, 07:58 PM   #5
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Re: Need more rear drop?

Yup I think the 6" springs will go in. This is a budget build as I plan to flip it. So, I hope this doesn't snow ball with adjustable trac bars, shocks, shock relocators, spindals, lowering blocks, etc.... I'd have more into it that it's worth!

Oh the springs are from a '95 Rubicon. My buddy at work lifted his Jeep and these fell in my lap for the cost of lunch. No other rear mods.
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