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Old 04-08-2014, 11:10 AM   #26
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Well the fact that I couldn't tow with it like that. Plus too much money to do it right.
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Old 04-08-2014, 11:12 AM   #27
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I like this one better
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Old 04-08-2014, 11:28 AM   #28
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I have no idea what a "pawpaw truck" is, but it looked fine before the front lift. Looks good after too, though.
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Old 04-08-2014, 11:47 AM   #29
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Well the fact that I couldn't tow with it like that. Plus too much money to do it right.
you could have with a mild drop
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Old 04-08-2014, 12:30 PM   #30
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you could have with a mild drop
A mild drop would hav put me at 2wd height. Its all or nothin brah
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Old 04-08-2014, 05:22 PM   #31
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I wouldn't do anything drastic until I drove it a while. New coil springs will sag some within the first 1000 miles or so. They "take a set". Once that is done, you'll be looking at your final stance and can make changes from there to suit your tastes.
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Old 04-09-2014, 09:15 AM   #32
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Your truck is really similar to mine.

What happened to the paint? I dont see the black spots in the older pictures
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Old 04-09-2014, 10:20 AM   #33
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Yep, gonna need bags! The boat isnt too too bad but the rv is way low.

Anyone know a good kit?
I think a load leveling style hitch would help while towing the camper.
Keeps the truck level without altering the suspension.
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Old 04-09-2014, 11:35 AM   #34
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Got a brand new one. Came with the rv. I never pull the rv with this truck. Use a '12 silverado. This pic was just an example
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Old 04-09-2014, 09:33 PM   #35
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A mild drop would hav put me at 2wd height. Its all or nothin brah
truck is 2wd? 3/4 pr even 5/6 would have been able to tow fine with c notch i would think on it. it looks good as is though.
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truck is 2wd? 3/4 pr even 5/6 would have been able to tow fine with c notch i would think on it. it looks good as is though.
Didn't mean 2wd. Meant to say "half ton" height.

As I recall another problem with lowering the 8 lug was the high cost of parts.
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Old 04-09-2014, 10:02 PM   #37
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I did buy the c notch stuff though from POL. Sittin in garage brand new still never used
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Old 04-09-2014, 10:32 PM   #38
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Didn't mean 2wd. Meant to say "half ton" height.

As I recall another problem with lowering the 8 lug was the high cost of parts.
idk about that. i didnt figure it would be any different really just springs notch and spindles.
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Old 04-10-2014, 06:23 AM   #39
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Spindles are like $500 bucks
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Old 04-11-2014, 11:08 AM   #40
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thats not horrible.
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Old 04-11-2014, 12:07 PM   #41
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Ok, you buy them for me then.

Spindles shocks, coils, all the rear work tires you're looking at about 2k.

No thanks
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Old 04-11-2014, 03:33 PM   #42
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im not downing your truck man i said i like just said it wasnt horrible.
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Old 04-18-2014, 09:39 PM   #43
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Update. Truck was aligned today. Came out fine no issues with the new springs. Also had all four wheels rebalanced since the last time I did it was 35,000 miles ago when I bought the tires
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How much did the new springs set you back?
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Old 04-19-2014, 11:51 AM   #45
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How much did the new springs set you back?
IIRC about $150 from oreillys
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