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Old 06-14-2006 | 11:06 PM
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Thats what im thinkin. Im puttin way to much thought into this. Hell, if a little while down the road i decide i want it lower, ill mess with it then.
Old 06-15-2006 | 01:10 AM
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I've got a 2004 ECSB. Dropped it 2/4 with McGaughys components (spindles,shackles, hangers), and found that
1)the rear axle was hitting the shortened bump stops too often
2) had a slight vibration on take off from a stop
3) rear shocks were not as effective, so ride suffered

So, I got the McGaughys rear air bag helper kit and shock extenders. By running only 10 pounds in the bags, I added enough space and (air)spring that I no longer tag the frame. The shock extenders have the ride back to stock, and the vibration is gone!
Yes, I WISH I had a 4/6, but I don't want to cut a frame while under warranty and I do use the truck to tow and haul.
Email me (scmerkur@yahoo.com) and I'll send a pic. Can't attach the pics; too big.
Old 06-15-2006 | 01:49 AM
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i wanted the same thing for my truck. i think i found what i wanted with the eibach 1/1.75 drop kit. i got it pretty cheap and i like the ride and handling of it. take a look and judge for your self.

Old 06-15-2006 | 01:56 AM
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It looks good man. Only thing is i wanna go just a tad lower than that so the 2/4 should be perfect for me.
Old 06-15-2006 | 03:26 AM
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My truck with a 1/4....everyone that sees it thinks its a 2/4
Old 06-15-2006 | 02:08 PM
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Sweet! Thanks for the pics man! 2/4 will be perfect for me then!
Old 06-15-2006 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TouchOfEvil04

My truck with a 1/4....everyone that sees it thinks its a 2/4
goes to show that 1" makes a huge difference....i always thought my truck settled more than 3" up front. i always called my truck a 4/5 drop. everyone that sees my truck thinks it looks lower than 3/4 but i broke out the tape last weekend and its exactly 3" lower than factory up front. i didnt measure the back.
Old 06-15-2006 | 06:09 PM
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Looks like it doesnt take much drop to make these trucks look bad ***!
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