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funkatation 05-22-2016 05:37 PM

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One day my will be almost as nice as yours. Probably have 30k or more in it by then!!!

RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 05:39 PM

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RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by funkatation (Post 7601419)
One day my will be almost as nice as yours. Probably have 30k or more in it by then!!!

Thank you. Yes you will.... Lol!!

RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 05:42 PM

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Another.. She took 300 pics so I have plenty. Going through them.

RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 06:02 PM

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More.

RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 06:03 PM

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RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 06:10 PM

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And again..

SKT 05-22-2016 06:18 PM

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...she took 300 pics so I have plenty. Going through them.

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Woot Woot - that's awesome!

Pics look good - thanks for sharing!

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RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 06:21 PM

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Woot Woot - that's awesome!

Pics look good - thanks for sharing!

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Lol no problem.

muthstryker 05-22-2016 06:33 PM

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Man it rides great nice and tight hugs the road. I can tell and feel it is lower. You know how it is you can feel the difference when you first drive it a few times but after that it becomes normal. Now tomorrow I will put the new front monos on and see how they do. Just having that extra travel makes me feel a little better. And I like the KYB Gas A Just shocks not had any issue with them. Better than soft azz twin tube shocks.

Good to hear! I'm a huge fan of static drops right now, with a lot of drop like yours. A full airbag set up or coilover kit isn't in the cards right now. Not when I can get really low for a third of the cost. Pictures look great.

RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 06:52 PM

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Good to hear! I'm a huge fan of static drops right now, with a lot of drop like yours. A full airbag set up or coilover kit isn't in the cards right now. Not when I can get really low for a third of the cost. Pictures look great.

Heard that man. I like how it looks the azz needs to come down a little. But I like it and I am low as you can go static in front and a lot cheaper than bags. And thanks about pics.

muthstryker 05-22-2016 07:03 PM

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How much clearance do you have on your control arms to the ground?

RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 07:11 PM

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How much clearance do you have on your control arms to the ground?

I will measure and take a pic for you. But I drove it today no issues and over speed bumps in my subdivision with no issue.

RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 07:36 PM

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How much clearance do you have on your control arms to the ground?

The lowest point on LCA sits 2.75" from ground. I have not had issues with hitting ground.

RodsGreen10 05-22-2016 07:48 PM

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A little cruise video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cpivfI...ature=youtu.be

UKNOWME 05-22-2016 10:08 PM

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Man I wish I could go that low. We have too many dips in the roads around here. I was planning on bags this summer but gonna have to wait awhile.

RodsGreen10 05-23-2016 04:50 AM

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Man I wish I could go that low. We have too many dips in the roads around here. I was planning on bags this summer but gonna have to wait awhile.

Man we got dip pot holes uneven lanes those little spots that are right before bridges or overpasses that jar the hell out of you. But these monotube shocks make a world of difference with all that now. I don't remember what setup I had I have had so many but with a twin tube shock I was smacking my long tubes when I had them I don't have them cause they would be dragging the ground just sitting. These monotube make a world of difference IMO being this low static a monotube is a must have.

RodsGreen10 05-23-2016 05:38 AM

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More pics. My wife's wasn't BSing me she took about 300 pics lol.

RodsGreen10 05-23-2016 08:44 AM

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So this morning before work the WSWR was on my mind about rubbing the back side. I could possibly just let it rub off what it needs but that would be half azz lazy. So with the precise measurement with my fingers lol I should be able to move it forward towards the grille and use the original bolt hole and the drill and use a clip. And it will move it out of the way of the wheel touching it in a hard right hand turn. We will see this evening.

RodsGreen10 05-23-2016 08:51 AM

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Also want to add on my response to UKNOWME. That the PB upper and Lower control arms are the key ingredient getting that low in the front. The 1" narrow and 1" forward is what I am using. If not for the PB control arms it wouldn't be possible.

RodsGreen10 05-23-2016 09:29 AM

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Plus having 22" wheels with the correct backspacing helps also lol.

UKNOWME 05-23-2016 10:14 AM

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Also want to add on my response to UKNOWME. That the PB upper and Lower control arms are the key ingredient getting that low in the front. The 1" narrow and 1" forward is what I am using. If not for the PB control arms it wouldn't be possible.

I wonder if I could get away with the 4" springs with mono shocks and no control arms for now. I'm currently running a 2 1/2 spindle and 2" spring. As you can tell I'm riding Cali right now and it bugs me.

RodsGreen10 05-23-2016 10:22 AM

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I wonder if I could get away with the 4" springs with mono shocks and no control arms for now. I'm currently running a 2 1/2 spindle and 2" spring. As you can tell I'm riding Cali right now and it bugs me.

Honestly that would put you at 6.5" and I don't see it happening without the control arms. Matter of fact I know it won't cause I tried it on another setup and no dice. I did get by with a 3" drop spring and 2.5" drop spindle. But my wheel backspacing is perfect. Thanks Robert lol. You may have to work the fender lip a little also if you went 3" coils and 2.5" spindles. You need the PB control arms and it open up anything you want at that point.

I know from what I have done is anything past 5.5" front drop with the correct wheel spacing you will need the PB control arms. With those you can get 6.5" 7.5" 8.5" and in between.

RodsGreen10 05-23-2016 10:30 AM

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No BS here. I have had stock, DJM, CPP, and PB control arms on my truck. And I should have bough the PB from the jump.

RodsGreen10 05-23-2016 10:41 AM

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See I have the opposite problem of what you have going on. My azz is sitting high now so I need a c notch so I can lower the rear another inch. Put me back how I want it.


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