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Old 06-28-2009, 07:48 PM
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dang blue a 2 foot drop?

either drop will be fine for reliability. might not hurt to put a little newer coils under the truck. i already said i can look over the suspension and make sure it has a clean bill of health
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
dang blue a 2 foot drop?

either drop will be fine for reliability. might not hurt to put a little newer coils under the truck. i already said i can look over the suspension and make sure it has a clean bill of health
Then i like the 1/3. The pumpkin/drive shaft will stay in alignment. Right?
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 08:01 PM
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Going to run the weed eater awhile. Later!
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 08:12 PM
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yeah she will probably need 6* shims which i happen to have an extra set of

i might grab up a digital pinion angle gauge ive been wanting and we can make sure its all okay.

pam do you happen to know if you've ever changed the Ujoints? as long as the angle isnt out we dont have to worry about them but at the same time thats alot of miles shes got and i would like to see the truck keep on running strong
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
yeah she will probably need 6* shims which i happen to have an extra set of

i might grab up a digital pinion angle gauge ive been wanting and we can make sure its all okay.

pam do you happen to know if you've ever changed the Ujoints? as long as the angle isnt out we dont have to worry about them but at the same time thats alot of miles shes got and i would like to see the truck keep on running strong
I do not think that the u joints have ever been replaced. I'll go through my service receipts (that I can find) and see what I can come up with. I haven't had to do much at all to the truck, so there may be some stuff under there that will need to be replaced. Either one of the drops is fine with me. Whatever you and Jim decide.

Should I go ahead and order the shocks? If so, tell me for certain which ones to get please. Thanks!
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
dang blue a 2 foot drop?

either drop will be fine for reliability. might not hurt to put a little newer coils under the truck. i already said i can look over the suspension and make sure it has a clean bill of health
I'll do whatever you recommend. When you check it out - just let me know and we can get it all taken care of.
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 10:07 PM
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well we need to decide 100% which drop you want to do before you place an order. i think both jim and I are recommending and would like to see the truck dropped 1/3. i know you say its up to us but ultimately its your truck and you need to make the final decision.
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 10:47 PM
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That is going to look sweet... 1/3 means 1" front drop and 3" rear, right?
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 11:04 PM
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That is going to look sweet... 1/3 means 1" front drop and 3" rear, right?
Correct. Under consideration is just a 2" drop in the rear, or a 1" in the front and 3" in the rear.

Also, new Bilsteins and a honeycomb grille painted red. Paint the grille surround as well as the grey valance. Everything on the front will be red except the chrome bumper strip.
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
well we need to decide 100% which drop you want to do before you place an order. i think both jim and I are recommending and would like to see the truck dropped 1/3. i know you say its up to us but ultimately its your truck and you need to make the final decision.
I would prefer the 1/3.
 
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Old 06-28-2009, 11:11 PM
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That would be awesome. Pam would be cruising in even more style
 
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Old 06-29-2009, 12:26 AM
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alright 1/3 it is

and john the "kidnapping" car show you are likely thinking about is "overhauling"

goodnight ya'll
 
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Old 06-29-2009, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tarajerame
booder, that sign makes me miss Texas even more thanks
No prob.



I was missing Tx as soon as I crossed the state line......those roads friggin suck in Ok.. I'm sure I'll say the same thing while I'm driving to Cali in a week.
 
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Old 06-29-2009, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
alright 1/3 it is








hey pat, I'm trying to get my hands on another set of Lightning coils
 
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Old 06-29-2009, 05:42 AM
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why is everyone so upset lately? i don't mean on this thread I mean on the other ones???


is the economy killing eveyones attitudes and common sense as well??
 


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