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Old 07-02-2012, 06:30 AM
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Figures I would find this out now. My Qa1 front shocks should be here today. . . CRAP!
Old 07-02-2012, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by denali_on_26's
Any pics of the ride hieght?
What did you order the shocks to fit?

ill try and get some pics this evening if i dont work over! its not as low in the front as before. got your pm ill send you some info this evening

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Did you add any kind of reinforcement to the shock mounts? I've seen doing this swap discussed more than a few times but the question has always been brought up about the strength of the shock mounts holding the entire vehicle weight.
no, the T-Bar mounts up top instead of below the lower control arm. simple install just drill out the threads of the nut that the stock mounts bolted to and install new bolts! the nut will help support the longer bolts, i used lock nuts to achor the bolt going through the T_bar
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Looks good, care to give a rough price on the swap?
Old 07-02-2012, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeyGC5
Looks good, care to give a rough price on the swap?
700.00 for the coil overs, installed myself
Old 07-02-2012, 08:34 AM
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Yes, more pics :-)
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what spring rate up front did you go with?
Old 07-02-2012, 01:27 PM
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How much is the truck lowered and what the length on coil overs are the backs relocated?
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Originally Posted by midevil1
what spring rate up front did you go with?

800 lb. spring rate, if i need 850's or 900's its not out the question, i'll see how these work out first

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How much is the truck lowered and what the length on coil overs are the backs relocated?
id say its on a 3" drop now, i used to run cut springs on stock shocks, the springs gave it a 4" or slightly more drop. i'll have pics for comparison sometime this evening.

the back is 4 linked yes theyre relocated.
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Nice work on the coil overs skeet i might get with u for a few questions when we start putting my truck back together ive just bought a pro charger and a whole lot of other goods for my ext-cab..
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