rear drop options

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  1. jetas

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    Ok. Raise tue truck n put it on jackstands.

    Unbolt the shock from the lower mount.

    Loosen the U-bolts. And raise the axle off the leaf springs

    Grab a some vice grips n make sure ur holding the pin tight and loosen the nut from the bottom.

    Get the short thick bottom leaf and place it ontop of the leaf pack n do everything u just did but backwards
     
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    lmao thanks
     
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    thanks
     
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    No problem. If u have a friend to help u even better. Ul get it done faster
     
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    What size rim and tire setup u got on your truck? it looks real good
     
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    I got 3" blocks, cranked the front & the ride sucks.lol

    Thinking about pulling the middle leaf tho, still want it lower.

    I love the stance tho sooo not sure what imma do yet haha.
     
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    do the ball joint flip up front in order to regain some rigidity in the bars. this would be equivalent to a "mini" spindle drop.

    if you pull the middle leaf from the rear, i would suggest either a) air shocks since it may get soft and smack the frame once in a while or b) notch the frame.

    truck looks real nice though! :waytogo:
     

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