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Old 12-22-2010, 01:33 AM   #1
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Early Xmas present finally on!!!

Finally got my early Xmas gift on!! 3 inch springs, 3 inch spindles, flip kit and 2 inch drop shackles. And somehow i did it myself! LOL Doesnt ride the best but who cares. Paint is coming soon i hope. Its an 83 GMC with a 305 and a 700r tranny. 20x8.5 and 20x10 inch boss 338s. I hope the pic works!
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Old 12-22-2010, 01:34 AM   #2
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Re: Early Xmas present finally on!!!

Man, that looks awesome. Love the beater trucks.
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Old 12-22-2010, 01:36 AM   #3
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looks sweet man
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Old 12-22-2010, 01:39 AM   #4
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THX guys! Thats my fender wells in the bed, wasnt goin to be low enough if they got to stay!lol
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Old 12-22-2010, 01:40 AM   #5
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what color you going with?
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Old 12-22-2010, 01:44 AM   #6
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Havent decided on the color but i do know it will be a flat color. Black, dark blue, something like that. Dont want it to be too nice cause i want to drive it and not worry about it.
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Old 12-22-2010, 02:02 AM   #7
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i here you there bro
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Old 12-22-2010, 02:12 AM   #8
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Finally got my early Xmas gift on!! 3 inch springs, 3 inch spindles, flip kit and 2 inch drop shackles. And somehow i did it myself! LOL Doesnt ride the best but who cares. Paint is coming soon i hope. Its an 83 GMC with a 305 and a 700r tranny. 20x8.5 and 20x10 inch boss 338s. I hope the pic works!
You should care. Why doesn't it ride very good?
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Old 12-22-2010, 04:36 AM   #9
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Re: Early Xmas present finally on!!!

looks good ! those low profile tire's ride a little rougher than a stanard tire. thats what I got for mine, I'll sacrafice a little ride comfort for the look. I think my air bags will make up the ride quality.
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Old 12-22-2010, 11:17 AM   #10
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Finally got my early Xmas gift on!! 3 inch springs, 3 inch spindles, flip kit and 2 inch drop shackles. And somehow i did it myself!!
My guess is the 3" springs. I suggest getting rid of those, replace your shocks if you havent and enjoy the ride.

The truck looks great now, and will look much better with paint. Take pride in your ride...
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Old 12-22-2010, 07:00 PM   #11
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Dont get me wrong guys it doesnt ride that bad, it just doesnt ride like it used to. I like the stiffer ride of a lowered vehicle anyways. Its got Belltech shocks on all 4 corners, and the 3 inch springs are stayin!! LOL If i could go a little lower i would!!
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Old 12-22-2010, 07:01 AM   #12
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great looking truck!!!
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