89 gonna lower

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  1. laraza1997

    laraza1997 Newbie

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    Got this 89 about six weeks ago,... lowering kit came in. Gonna install as is, then depending on ride height,... flip ball joints and/or machine the 3 inch blocks down a bit because the back sits lower for than front. I’ll be getting it done over the next few days
     

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    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    How much drop is the kit supposed to give?
     
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    I’m going for 2-3 up front, and for some reason the rear is a bit lower than front, so probably 2 rear
     
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    I think kit is 2 front 3 rear
     
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    Barely going to notice the drop
     
  6. laraza1997

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    Yea not going for slammed as this is my daily.
     
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    Sits 1 inch lower in rear, going to cut blocks 1.5 inches
     

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    BatryOpratedBoy Enthusiast

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    Damn that's low. Very clean truck man.
     
  9. laraza1997

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    thanks man, i will post a photo once i cut/machine blocks.
     
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    Belltech kit?
     
  11. laraza1997

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    yes, it is belltech. i still need to cut/machine blocks so rear isn't lower. plus also take bump stops off.
     
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    Is that lowered pic with or without ball joint flip, front looks perfect......
     
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    Bell tech with ball joint flip
     
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    Update photo with out camper. Digging it without, but it’s super convenient for my dogs, plus nap time during my lunch at work.
     

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