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Old 05-29-2012 | 09:57 PM
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alright... Now I know a ton of you will say just do it, it is easy, but I lack proper tools & time.

A friend helped me Monday and we got my flip kit on. Now I've lost the help w/tools he brought... & my drop isn't finished yet.

Does anyone know of a reputable shop south of Pittsburgh (N. Versailles area) that would install my front drop coils & new shocks for a reasonable price?


The only place Google gave me was Teamnutz. They do audio to suspension to odds n ends rice mods.

I'd prefer to take it to a place that does car mods so they have an idea of what they are doing.
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you only need a few tools, we just did mine!
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Originally Posted by texasglock23
you only need a few tools, we just did mine!
yea... "we"

I tossed my back doing the flip kit myself Saturday... couldn't get the axle to rotate to flatten out the drive shaft, so my buddy came over and helped Monday to finish it.

now I just have the front to do & my back is still fucked. Plus the lack of tools, garage, etc etc



I'll pay $ + beer or just beer.


hows it looking? what did you end up going with TexasG?
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2-3" pro coils set to 2 and flip with lift hangar.





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Look'n good dude!

5 or 4 in the back?

I have my flip set for 5" drop & even without touching the front yet is looks near level.

I know it isn't, but it looks like it.

I'm a bit worried the 3" might be more than I want. Or rake it more than I wish.
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I am set at 4, unleashed (our vendor on cgm) said the hangars were set at 2", used stock shackles and set my drop shackles to the side in case I want to sell or raise back to just 0/2
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Teamnutz and theres a place buy centry 3 mall called gearhead that might do it also.. what kinda tools and help so u need?? Im not far from u
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guessing open wrenches. I have some sockets, no deeps though & maybe a 3lb or so sledge to knock the rods loose... oh, & the knowledge to not **** anything up.

I called TN... they wanted $80/hr max 3 hrs. The girl was reading from a price sheet.

I'm near white oak/McKeesport... you have time? I have home brewed beer!
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Im going away this weekend so i wolnt be around but next week we could probly tackle it..i bet ur gona need a aligment afterward though. Shouldnt be a problem to do.


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