So, what is a "Poor Man's Drop"?
06-22-2007, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kbracing96
Un-cranking the t-bars doesn't make them any softer, there still the same spring rate, but any time you to adjust them, you HAVE to have it realigned.
My truck I took 5 turns out of the t-bars, removed the lift blocks and put 275/60/16 on it and it dropped it 1 1/2 in the front and 2 3/4 in the rear.
My truck I took 5 turns out of the t-bars, removed the lift blocks and put 275/60/16 on it and it dropped it 1 1/2 in the front and 2 3/4 in the rear.
06-22-2007, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by budhayes3
My drop is pretty much a "budget drop"....lowering keys, removed lift blocks, and 2" rear shackles. Haven't done shocks yet but I'm getting by with what I have for now. Besides the keys and shackles, the only other expenses are the 2wd U-bolts, and a wheel alignment if you don't have access to an alignment rack.
06-22-2007, 10:56 PM
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I dont have any money set aside for this so this seems like the way I will go. Can I leave the 4wd u-bolts hangin low for now? If I was to get shocks, can I get direct replacement shocks? Or should I get drop shocks even though I am not that low?
j/k
06-23-2007, 08:35 AM
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Gotta have new bolts. I also had to cut the bump stops all the way around. I was practically resting on the fronts when I was done, and I could tell I was occasionally hitting the back ones (steep gravel driveway 
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Well worth the time and small change. Love the new look, but I just have one problem...
I want to drop it another two inches! Looks like spindles / hangers are in my relatively near future.
BTW, sig pic is before the drop - gonna update soon.
).Well worth the time and small change. Love the new look, but I just have one problem...
I want to drop it another two inches! Looks like spindles / hangers are in my relatively near future.
BTW, sig pic is before the drop - gonna update soon.
06-23-2007, 09:49 AM
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Yeah... I checked the dealerships in my area and one said "I cant get those" The other wanted $25 dollars....PER bolt!!! Without nuts mind you. I guess I will have to fish around some more. A place called Brake Service said that they could make a set for $55-$60 bucks.
Thanks for the tips! I would love to see an updated pic truck! My truck looks alot like yours but mine is white, not blue. Lets see it!
The other wanted $25 dollars....PER bolt!!! Without nuts mind you. I guess I will have to fish around some more. A place called Brake Service said that they could make a set for $55-$60 bucks.
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Gotta have new bolts. I also had to cut the bump stops all the way around. I was practically resting on the fronts when I was done, and I could tell I was occasionally hitting the back ones (steep gravel driveway ).
Well worth the time and small change. Love the new look, but I just have one problem...
I want to drop it another two inches! Looks like spindles / hangers are in my relatively near future.
BTW, sig pic is before the drop - gonna update soon.
).Well worth the time and small change. Love the new look, but I just have one problem...
I want to drop it another two inches! Looks like spindles / hangers are in my relatively near future.
BTW, sig pic is before the drop - gonna update soon.
06-23-2007, 09:56 AM
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A poor man's drop is heating springs, cutting springs or a general hacking of the suspension. Budget drop is using less expensive, but proper, components to achieve a drop.
06-23-2007, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by COLDZ71
Yeah... I checked the dealerships in my area and one said "I cant get those" The other wanted $25 dollars....PER bolt!!! Without nuts mind you. I guess I will have to fish around some more. A place called Brake Service said that they could make a set for $55-$60 bucks.
The other wanted $25 dollars....PER bolt!!! Without nuts mind you. I guess I will have to fish around some more. A place called Brake Service said that they could make a set for $55-$60 bucks.
I ended up buying a set from the classifieds here, but I remember looking them up on gmpd and the were like $9 each. And you reuse the rest of the hardware.
06-25-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jknox
That's why we call 'em "stealerships".
I ended up buying a set from the classifieds here, but I remember looking them up on gmpd and the were like $9 each. And you reuse the rest of the hardware.
I ended up buying a set from the classifieds here, but I remember looking them up on gmpd and the were like $9 each. And you reuse the rest of the hardware.