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Old 06-12-2006 | 09:20 AM
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I dont wanna lose my truck status and I don't wanna go to low so I was thinking about 2" shackles in the rear and Eibach coils in the front so that should give me about a 1"+2" drop Right? also the truck has 103K on the chassie I should probale change out the bushings in the suspension components. FYI I like turning fast as much as I like going straihgt FAST! Just let me know what you's think of this or what I can do, Thanks.
Old 06-12-2006 | 09:41 AM
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i dont think youll lose truck status with a 2/4 drop.
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I wanna do the same thing but i think the 2/4 will be perfect to take away the fender gap and to keep it practical.

I really wanna go 4/6 but then you gotta notch it and drag it on bumps and **** and im sure it wont be so fun to drive evn though it would look sick as hell!
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you've seen my 2/4 drop.. I like it and havent lost ANY truck capability... I hauled probably 1000lbs of crap to the track this weekend with zero problems.
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Originally Posted by silver-mod-o
you've seen my 2/4 drop.. I like it and havent lost ANY truck capability... I hauled probably 1000lbs of crap to the track this weekend with zero problems.
Thats rihjt he hauled my fourwheeler, tools, and a ice chest so big we could have killed to people and fit them in there...... His truck took it like a champ..... And also did very well at the track considering the conditions..... I was wery impressed for the little bit we had to work with Much props there Ben... Any how don't be scared of a 2/4 or even a 3/4..... It will be fine...

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I wouldnt mind a 3/4 but to me, if it doesnt sit level, it doesnt look like it was done right. I may consider a 3/4 though. Id have to see it on someone elses first.
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Originally Posted by NeverSatisfied02
I wouldnt mind a 3/4 but to me, if it doesnt sit level, it doesnt look like it was done right. I may consider a 3/4 though. Id have to see it on someone elses first.
youve seen mine
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Tx, i never realized you had a 3/4, i thought you had a 3/5. How far is it from being level? Do you have any side pics of your truck? I might go the route if i like how it looks!
Old 06-12-2006 | 10:15 PM
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Here is an ext cab with a 3/4"

http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines....-1-album-18523
http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines....-1-album-18523

Personally, I like it to be completely level. But everyone is different....
If it were me, I would get a 4/6, with swaybars. It will handle like a sports car.
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3/4 looks good and low but i like the level look a little better!



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