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Old 10-01-2016, 07:38 PM   #1
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I need 1 more inch....

...lower on my 97 4D Tahoe.

About a year ago I did a 2/2 lowering kit using springs on the front and shackles on the rear. It dropped it 2" as advertised.

I would like to get one more inch lower in the rear. Besides bags on concrete in the back, whats the best way to get a 3" drop on the rear of my Ho?

I have not been able to find a 3" drop shackle. Thought about removing the overload leaf from the spring pack. Not sure what kinda fall out that may bring.

Any advise fellas?
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Old 10-01-2016, 08:06 PM   #2
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Re: I need 1 more inch....

They dont make 3" shackles......get some 2" hangers
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Old 10-02-2016, 08:53 AM   #3
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Re: I need 1 more inch....

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They dont make 3" shackles......get some 2" hangers
Something like this?

http://www.mcgaughystore.com/1995-20...gaughys-33148/
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Old 10-02-2016, 01:14 PM   #4
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Yes
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Old 10-02-2016, 02:23 PM   #5
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Re: I need 1 more inch....

That's what she said
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Old 10-03-2016, 03:29 PM   #6
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Re: I need 1 more inch....

Thats the answer right there! You might need to move to the higher shackle bolt for the 3" because the 2 shackle and the 2" drop on the hanger will net 4", but that is the way to do it!
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Old 10-03-2016, 04:08 PM   #7
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Re: I need 1 more inch....

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That's what she said
Are you referring to the "yes" comment or the "I need 1 more inch" title?
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Old 10-03-2016, 04:48 PM   #8
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Re: I need 1 more inch....

Stay on subject fellas!!
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Old 10-03-2016, 05:00 PM   #9
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Re: I need 1 more inch....

why, whatever do you mean
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Old 10-26-2016, 10:55 AM   #10
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Stay on subject fellas!!
With a statement like "I need 1 more inch" you should have gotten quite a lot more dirty answers to that!
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