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agengo
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4/16/2003
11:52:33
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i just want to lower my back end to level out my truck (i have a 98 ram by the way). i was going to just remove a leaf on each side because i dont have any money. someone please tell me if this is a bad idea for some reason. also if there is a REALLY REALLY cheap way to lower it about 2" then tell me please!
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DakotaR
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4/16/2003
11:56:57
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2" blocks. Thier only like $30 If you don't atleast $30 then leave it like it is until you do. Removing a leaf is a bad idea.
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jay
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4/16/2003
14:16:03
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the only cheaper way than that to lower is to heat up the springs and i definately do NOT reccomend doing that.
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chris
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4/16/2003
15:12:38
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if you have a ram the leafs should be on the top of the rear axle, right? if thats the case get a flip kit. that will give you about 2-3 inches.
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UFDakota
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4/16/2003
16:39:59
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actually, i think a flip kit would lower it about 4 inches. Basically, the diameter of the axle.
but, since the leafs are over the axle, u cant use blocks either. that's what i would've suggested. But, in your case, i guess the easiest/cheapest way WOULD be to take a leaf out. it'd take it down about an inch and a half or so. lose alittle load capacity tho, but it's cheap! Peace
-Dan
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agengo
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4/16/2003
17:18:36
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yeah the leafs are on top. could i just flip the leafs underneath the axle? i guess its what you were talking about with the flip kit, but where would i get one and what all comes in it because if i can just flip them under without the kit then i will go ahead and do that
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DakotaR
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4/16/2003
17:56:14
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Oh yeah I forgot about the leafs being on top. A flip kit will include the beackets and u-bolts needed to do the job. If you only a need 2" drop they will probably give you different hangers that will make it a 2" instead of a 4" or more drop.
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agengo
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4/16/2003
17:59:51
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where can i get one of these flip kits and how much will it cost
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UFDakota
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4/17/2003
01:32:12
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i think they might have hangers that might work too!! probably cheaper than flip kit too! i think they're kinda expensive. Peace
-Dan
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agengo
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4/17/2003
13:14:10
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where can i get flip kits or hangers
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UFDakota
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4/17/2003
18:36:10
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agengo, ok, i looked around, flip kits drop it about 6"! and cost around $300.
they have hangers and shackles that drop it 4(pretty sure that's with both, they should have just shackles OR hangers that'll do 2".
Look in TRUCKIN Magazine for all the companies and kits, but here are a few u can check out: www.stylinconcepts.com www.sporttruckdirect.com (and cheap companies alot of people dont like: www.zmotive.com and www.truckin.com)
AIM (truckin.com) has hangers for $65
*HERE U GO: www.stylinconcepts.com has 2" shackles for $45*(belltech, good brand too)
or u can get a 2"front/4"back drop for like $260
alright, thats enuff. should help. Peace
-Dan
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agengo
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4/18/2003
00:29:27
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hey thanks for all your help!!
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