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Old 05-04-2007 | 09:05 PM
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who here has a 3/5 drop on a 2wd

im thinkin of gettin the belltech 3" drop coils and 3" drop leafs, anybody ever used either one or maybe both?

i already have a 2" shackle and want to go with a 3/5 drop

do you guys think my wheels/tires will work, 20x9s w/ 275/45R20s, not sure on backspacing but its definetely not optimal

im gonna do just springs for now, then a c-notch, QA1s, and finally hotchkis sways

here are some links to the springs
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/part.a.../categoryid/30
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Old 05-04-2007 | 09:09 PM
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its going to be a ruff ride!
i would go djm 4/6!! you will thank yourself in the end.

I had a 2" drop rear only
2/4 belltech coils/ hotchkis leafs
4/6 DJM the best so far! Rides stock and looks sweet!!!
Old 05-04-2007 | 09:13 PM
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i was really wanting a compromise between the 2/4 and 4/6 because the roads are pretty rough around where i live and i dont think i could get in my driveway with 4/6

i dont want it as soft as stock but dont want it to ride like it doesnt have any shocks either

ill be keeping a 275/45 tire so that should help some rather than going to a 40 series or lower

how did the 2/4 ride
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pretty ruff, the leafs are stiffer and the shorter spring in front is stiffer as well!
Old 05-04-2007 | 09:16 PM
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yea i pretty well knew the new springs would be stiffer and rougher-riding

did you have 275/45s with that drop and if so was it roughly unbearable or just performance rough
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yep sure did!
It was just a bumpy ride, it was ok but got old quick!
now the handling was great!

I would go with Mcgaughs 2" drop spindles with a one inch drop coil for the front and hangers in the back with a 3" shackle!
they do make a 3" drop shackle, you kust have to search for it!
it will cost more but....
That will give you the best ride!
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Originally Posted by DLH2006
its going to be a ruff ride!
i would go djm 4/6!! you will thank yourself in the end.

I had a 2" drop rear only
2/4 belltech coils/ hotchkis leafs
4/6 DJM the best so far! Rides stock and looks sweet!!!
how did the hotchkis leafs do.

thanks
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alright, ill look at some other options

i saw the belltech 3" shackles at stylin
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really, my suspension is bit "loose" right now, id like to tighten it up but dont want an overly harsh ride

kinda lookin for a compromise
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they were ok, they are great for traction!!
You could feel all the bumps in the road, then again i do live in LA where all roads suck, so you may love them!
we just have the worst roads in the country!


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