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Old 09-20-2013, 09:13 AM   #1
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I got a little money to spend!

So I got a little bit of cash and I was thinking of getting rear drop springs, a notch and an adjustable track bar for the rear. Also getting the sway bar mounts for the front so that I can install the sway bar I have. I currently have TJ springs in the rear and if you set a beer can in the rear it sags.

My question is are the CPP springs gonna be the same way or can I actually load my bike in the back without the truck bottoming out? I'm not sure if Im gonna need the notch with 5 inch springs but I wanna have it in case I go lower.

I currently have six lugs in the rear and five in the front so I could spend the money converting the rear but I have baby moons hiding the bolt patterns so that doesnt really concern me.

Any better suggestions on how to spend the money?
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Old 09-20-2013, 09:25 AM   #2
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

I think they make "heavy duty" drop springs for towing. Stiffer ride with more weight capacity
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Old 09-20-2013, 09:26 AM   #3
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

You can do rear bags with schrader valves for not much more than springs and then you're adjustable if you do carry a load.
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Old 09-20-2013, 10:20 AM   #4
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

We can help spend it...tons of ideas.
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Old 09-20-2013, 10:43 AM   #5
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

I have a set of small bags that a buddy gave me I just wasnt sure how they'd handle any loads. They're pretty small looking. I'll post pics later.
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Old 09-20-2013, 11:08 AM   #6
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

I have 4" drop rear coil springs from CPP on mine with no problem with weight...
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Old 09-20-2013, 11:14 AM   #7
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

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We can help spend it...tons of ideas.
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Old 09-20-2013, 12:07 PM   #8
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

You could also use a set of rear "helper" springs... My 65 came with them.
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Old 09-20-2013, 02:06 PM   #9
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

I forgot, I have a small universal c notch. Is the frame on our trucks at an angle that would prevent me from using it? Its really straight.
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Old 09-20-2013, 08:42 PM   #10
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

I have 2500# bags in the rear of mine, no notch yet and I love the ride.. The load capacity is good too.. Check my build thread for some pics.
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Old 09-20-2013, 10:34 PM   #11
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Re: I got a little money to spend!

If you go with 5 inch drop you will need new shocks and a relocator kit. Hows that for "helping" spend your money?
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Old 09-20-2013, 11:42 PM   #12
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Adds up so quick.
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