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Old 07-27-2020, 10:16 PM   #7
MikeB
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Re: Lowering rear 1.5"?

Problem with just doing raised hangers or longer shackles (and not both) is the pinion angle will change and you will need angled spring shims to raise or lower the differential nose. if I had a do-over, I'd go with lowered springs.
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