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Old 12-30-2008, 02:49 AM   #1
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Hey I am new to the forum! I am wanting to drop my 83 and was considering a 2/3. I don't want anything to extreme (its my daily driver now) but I am wanting an aggressive stance. I have 275/60/R15s. So any input on what yall think about that would be awesome. Pics even better! Here is what I am working with.....
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Old 12-30-2008, 02:55 AM   #2
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Hey welcome to the best board around from MT. Sharp looking truck I like it. I think the 2/3 would look great on there
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Old 12-30-2008, 02:58 AM   #3
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nice truck, heres my truck with a 2/3 a coil cut in the the front, rear removed some leafs spring and a 2"drop shackel with the same tire size as you
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Old 12-30-2008, 03:20 AM   #4
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yup then I think thats what im gonna do then. Thanks for the complements.! It's my pride n joy!
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Old 12-30-2008, 09:06 AM   #5
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to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Nice looking SWB!
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Old 12-30-2008, 10:24 AM   #6
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Welcome to the board! Great looking truck... a 2/3 would be perfect IMO. I might to drop springs and a rear shackle and hanger kit.
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Old 12-30-2008, 10:31 AM   #7
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A 2/3 would be perfect on your truck. It looks great! I dig it... Welcome from Santa Fe, NM.
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Old 12-30-2008, 01:52 PM   #8
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May I suggest a drop spindle up front rather than a cut coil. The use of a drop spindle (either 2,2.5, or 3") will not alter your suspension geometry or handling characteristics, and is just "the right way".
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May I suggest a drop spindle up front rather than a cut coil. The use of a drop spindle (either 2,2.5, or 3") will not alter your suspension geometry or handling characteristics, and is just "the right way".
x2. Or at least use a drop spring.
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Old 12-30-2008, 02:37 PM   #10
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welcome aboard.........nice truck.
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Old 12-30-2008, 07:52 PM   #11
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May I suggest a drop spindle up front rather than a cut coil. The use of a drop spindle (either 2,2.5, or 3") will not alter your suspension geometry or handling characteristics, and is just "the right way".
no worries i have heard to many horror stories about spring cutting. not bashing those who do, but i want to do it right. My original idea was a shackle and hanger, and just role the drop springs. It's most budget friendly with out having to cut corners. Thanks to everyone who stopped to say hi!
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Old 12-30-2008, 08:07 PM   #12
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Great lookin truck and welcome to the board.
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Old 12-30-2008, 08:11 PM   #13
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