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Old 08-21-2019, 04:22 PM   #26
Root_Drum_Co
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Re: Lowering my gmc, flip kit too low, shackles not enough, cant decide how!!!

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Originally Posted by 57Suburb View Post
It's been my experience that no matter what, for the kind of drop you are wanting, it will take a combo of springs and spindles to get you "safely" down to that 3"-4" drop in the front. A lot of guys cut springs with good results, but never more than a full coil (about an 1 1/2"-2" drop depending on how much sag your original spring has). Cut too much and you end up with a loose spring in the pocket.
Whatta you think about cutting my BrothersTrucks brand lowering springs instead of my factory ones? Even more chance of the spring being too short and coming loose?
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