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07-22-2008, 12:21 PM
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I want to go Lower
I have a '98 ext cab that I drive everyday. I put drop spindles and a shackel/hanger kit on the rear. I would like to drop the rear about 2-3 more inches and the front about 1-2 more. I am running a 245/40-20 in front and a 275/45-20 in the rear. Both on 8.5" wide rims. The fronts don't have enough backspace for me, but I can live with it at this time since I can't afford new wheels. I will most likely change the front tires to a 245/45-20 so that I can get a little more sidewall.
What do you think are my best (and least expensive) options. I do not have the original hangers anymore. What do all yall think?
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07-22-2008, 04:04 PM
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Re: I want to go Lower
Here is a Picture from the side.
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Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square Last edited by aggie91; 07-22-2008 at 04:04 PM. |
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07-22-2008, 10:02 PM
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Re: I want to go Lower
pull the shackle/hanger kit and go with a flip kit. that should get the rear where you want it.If not add the shackle kit back in. Then add a drop coil or trim the coils you have now for the front. half a coil = 1" IIRC. Be careful in this day and age of bagged and bodydropped trucks it is very easy to get the full blown low bug.
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07-22-2008, 10:08 PM
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Re: I want to go Lower
bagg it..
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07-22-2008, 11:30 PM
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Re: I want to go Lower
 I  slam it on its kahoonas and bag it!! by the way slick looking truck, those rims look good on it 
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07-23-2008, 12:21 AM
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Re: I want to go Lower
Put a flip kit on the rear, then install a small air bag to adjust it for loads. Here's my 97 SWB CC with that set up.
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07-23-2008, 02:28 PM
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Re: I want to go Lower
Thanks for the input guys. Since this is my DD, I do not want to bag it, you know, extra cost and extra stuff to go wrong.
For the flip kit, I would have to get new front factory hangers. Other then a junk yard, where can I get those?
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Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square |
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07-23-2008, 03:42 PM
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Re: I want to go Lower
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