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4u2nv · 04-02-2020, 06:26 AM

I bought this truck with a rear lower kit in it and I have it as low as the kit allows , just wondering if this front lowering mount is as low as there is or is there a lower one ????? , just want the rear of this thing about an inch lower

**PGSigns** · 04-02-2020, 07:37 PM

Has it got an axle flip kit in it? If so put a block in it. If not put a flip in it and then adjust the shackle to get it the height you want.
Jimmy

4u2nv · 04-02-2020, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

Has it got an axle flip kit in it? If so put a block in it. If not put a flip in it and then adjust the shackle to get it the height you want.
Jimmy

No flip kit or that would make it easy, was trying to avoid putting one in.

**PGSigns** · 04-03-2020, 06:45 PM

It would be your best way of getting what you want.
Jimmy

Ziegelsteinfaust · 04-04-2020, 01:11 AM

I think he is beyond doing a flip kit.

A flip kit usually nets about 6" of drop.

His bracket lowering is usually good for 4 inches depending on manufacturers. So combine the 2, and he is on the ground.

I see only 2 options here.

1. De-arching your springs for the drop you want, and using your adjustable shackle to dial it in. First I would run the bolts down a couple of notches. That way you build in some adjustments.

2. Put the factory hangers back on, and the so a flip kit.

04-02-2020, 06:26 AM	#1
4u2nv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario Peterborough Posts: 804	82 rear lower I bought this truck with a rear lower kit in it and I have it as low as the kit allows , just wondering if this front lowering mount is as low as there is or is there a lower one ????? , just want the rear of this thing about an inch lower Attached Images

04-02-2020, 07:37 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 82 rear lower Has it got an axle flip kit in it? If so put a block in it. If not put a flip in it and then adjust the shackle to get it the height you want. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-03-2020, 06:45 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 82 rear lower It would be your best way of getting what you want. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-04-2020, 01:11 AM	#5
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,628	Re: 82 rear lower I think he is beyond doing a flip kit. A flip kit usually nets about 6" of drop. His bracket lowering is usually good for 4 inches depending on manufacturers. So combine the 2, and he is on the ground. I see only 2 options here. 1. De-arching your springs for the drop you want, and using your adjustable shackle to dial it in. First I would run the bolts down a couple of notches. That way you build in some adjustments. 2. Put the factory hangers back on, and the so a flip kit.

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