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Old 03-16-2014, 03:19 PM   #1
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Rear lowering springs?

Do you need a adjustable panhard bar with 3" drop springs? I made some 2" lowering blocks and got longer U bolts so now I want to do 3" drop springs to = 5" of drop.

Also would my shocks still work or do I need different ones?

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Old 03-16-2014, 09:52 PM   #2
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Re: Rear lowering springs?

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Old 03-17-2014, 08:36 AM   #3
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Re: Rear lowering springs?

You will need an adjustable track bar of some flavor. That 5 inch drop is gonna shift the rearend to the side a noticeable amount.
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Re: Rear lowering springs?

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You will need an adjustable track bar of some flavor. That 5 inch drop is gonna shift the rearend to the side a noticeable amount.
Thanks for the info Tx. With your personal opinion, would you do 3" drop springs and 2" lowering blocks? Or just a 5" coil drop? What would ride better?

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Old 03-18-2014, 06:45 AM   #5
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Re: Rear lowering springs?

I'd go with the 5" spring.

Reason why, a 5" spring costs the same as a 3" spring. And, in the future it gives you the option to add a 1 or 2 inch block if you decide you want to go down further.
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Old 03-18-2014, 08:00 AM   #6
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Re: Rear lowering springs?

Bag it!

If you ever want to tow something other than a small lawn mower trailer, bag it!

the 3+" lowering springs are rather light duty and wont support much weight on the hitch or in the bed.
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Old 03-18-2014, 10:36 AM   #7
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I'd go with the 5" spring.

Reason why, a 5" spring costs the same as a 3" spring. And, in the future it gives you the option to add a 1 or 2 inch block if you decide you want to go down further.
Cool. Thanks for the info. I'll be ordering a 5" drop kit.
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