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Old 02-08-2010, 07:59 PM   #1
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3inch drop springs

anyone using only 3 inch drop springs on the front? if so pics please
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:26 PM   #2
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:32 PM   #3
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Re: 3inch drop springs

how many alignment shims you had to use?
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Old 02-09-2010, 12:09 PM   #4
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Re: 3inch drop springs



Doesn't ride very nice, but I think if I cut the bump stops out and replace with smaller onces it will be better. I still think spindles and 2" springs is a better choice for ride quality.
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Old 02-09-2010, 12:22 PM   #5
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Re: 3inch drop springs

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you`re def. right !! 3" springs are way too lose and tend to tilt when you lift the car by jack or whatever...
I had this problem with 3" springs and 2.5" spindles, - so I decided to go with 2" springs and 3" spindles next time....
I would NEVER buy 3" springs again
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Old 02-10-2010, 01:08 PM   #6
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Re: 3inch drop springs

i had 3 inch drop springs in one of my old trucks and had a ton of shims in it. I had problems with the shims falling out. I would go for more of a drop spindle.
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