Going to drop the 4wd got a few ?s

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01-03-2007 | 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71

I dont need the whole kit, I already have the shackles in the back and was thinking of going with the mcgaughys hangers(as much as I hate the guy) since maybe later on I may go with caltracs but not for sure. That would net me 5 1/2 on the 2" hanger setting or an inch more if needed to level it out. I dont tow much but I want the option if needed. Would the lowering leafs affect towing capability even with helper bags? The kit you are tlaking about is it the hangers, shackles and LCAs? I saw that package but I just want the LCAs. I havent found a place yet that seels just the LCAs. Im still looking right now. Stylinconcepts probably has them but they are expensive.

I would think that the lowering springs would effect your towing ability, but bags would give you at least another 4000-5000#. I checked the Hotchki's website and didnt find anything about towing. The front hangers will be easy to get.

If you are considering caltracs, I would buy the lowering hangers from caltrac because they sell them already made to run the caltracs(notched and reinforced with a 2" drop.), even if you dont have the caltracs yet. I think they are like $150.00, but it would save you time and money if you were ever to buy caltracs.

The hard part is getting the control arm. Call DJM directly and see if they sell the control arms indivdually to there distributors. If they do, chances are you can get them.

Good luck man!

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01-04-2007 | 07:08 PM

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if you buy the control arms seperately, post up how much they cost you since i plan on buying them too. i plan on doing the LCAs up front and then removing my rear lift blocks and putting on hotchkis leafs.

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