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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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I dont know if anyone else out there has dropped their dually, but I'm really considering dropping mine. Not slamming it to the ground, but just lowering it, and maybe some bags. Does any one have any recommendations?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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I have been thinking about the same thing with mine and was looking into doing trailing arms like the older 70's chevys ran and airbags.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Well, I found an axle flip kit and was really considering it and juss throwing some bags on it
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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order some 3 inch shorter springs for the front and take the 3 inch lift block our of the rear end. wham bam your truck sits 3 inches lower.
 
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Old May 12, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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2 wheel drive doesn't have blocks does it? I'll go look in the morning
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Did ya find if you have blocks or not?? Im kinda curious now
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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That's a negative on blocks for a 2WD
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 01:20 AM
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What tires are you running, and will they clear with your lowered stance? Lower aspect ratio will lower the truck as well, but open up space in the wheelwell around the tire. Obvious, but I figured I'd point it out, not sure what look your going after.
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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It's nothing big and off-roadish. Everything will clear as long as I don't lower more than 2 inches
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Could do a shackle/hangar drop out back, spring under is gonna put the axle into the frame without a C notch..... I thought about lowering mine, but I'm pulling the driveline for a 02' chev dually instead.
 
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