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Old 09-27-2012, 09:52 PM   #1
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question about 6" drop in back

hey guys i have a 3" lowering spring and a 2" block in the back now but its not low enough so i am going to but a 4" spring in there do i need to relocate the shocks if i do that??????




the front is 2 1/2 drop spined and a 1" drop spring as well
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Old 09-27-2012, 10:05 PM   #2
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Re: question about 6" drop in back

the ride would b noticablly better with the shocks relocated to the more vertical position
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ok but its not a must right ??
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Old 09-27-2012, 10:10 PM   #4
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Re: question about 6" drop in back

Just buy a 6" drop spring.
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Old 09-27-2012, 10:13 PM   #5
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Re: question about 6" drop in back

well i was only doing that because I all ready have the 2" block in there
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Old 09-27-2012, 10:46 PM   #6
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ok but its not a must right ??
there is no requirement with any drop that you end up with a good comfortable ride
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Old 09-27-2012, 11:00 PM   #7
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well i was only doing that because I all ready have the 2" block in there
2" blocks are fine with 20" wheels.
If you have 15" wheels,... a 1.5" or less block would be better to eliminate scrubline issues.
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Old 09-28-2012, 12:13 AM   #8
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2" blocks are fine with 20" wheels.
If you have 15" wheels,... a 1.5" or less block would be better to eliminate scrubline issues.
This is true. I keep looking at my panel with four inch springs, two inch blocks, and shocks relocated. With the 15 inch wheels its not good. Too bad they dont make the burb/panel lowering springs in a 6 inch drop =(
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This is true. I keep looking at my panel with four inch springs, two inch blocks, and shocks relocated. With the 15 inch wheels its not good. Too bad they dont make the burb/panel lowering springs in a 6 inch drop =(
Have you tried ECE for 6" dropped springs?
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Old 09-28-2012, 12:25 PM   #10
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Re: question about 6" drop in back

CG-I have not found anyone who makes a specific drop spring for a burb. You just have to use a truck spring and with the extra weight I think a 4 or 5 inch would be max.
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