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02-07-2006, 01:25 PM
ducky

well its about that time to use the good ole christmas money to start ordering my 2/4 drop. so this is the check list. feel free to correct me if im wrong, or if i dont need a certain thing. or if i do need something. any input would help.

front
-mcgaughys 2" spindles
-front shocks(optional?)
would i need new bushings for the front too?

rear (which would be a better buy?)
-hotchkis shackle and hanger kit 4"
-hotchkis 4" drop leaf for the rear
-shocks for the rear, (probably doetsch)

is there anything else? im gonna probably be running 20's with nitto 404's. so yeah, any input would help. thanks
02-07-2006, 01:33 PM
2k5Squirrel

sounds good, are you going to do it yourself? if you have the tools I can come help you. That would save quite a few bones. I would go with the 4" drop leafs for the back(more $$ though)

no bushings for the front...what are you talking about? only need shocks for the rear, unless the front are due for replacement too.
02-07-2006, 01:42 PM
ducky

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sounds good, are you going to do it yourself? if you have the tools I can come help you. That would save quite a few bones. I would go with the 4" drop leafs for the back(more $$ though)

no bushings for the front...what are you talking about? only need shocks for the rear, unless the front are due for replacement too.
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thanks ill keep that in mind. oh and the bushings, i really dont know what i was talking about, i was just in a hurry i guess.
02-07-2006, 01:52 PM
ducky

i guess i meant for my control arms and sway bars, since i will be under their anyway

i was trying to find 4 inch drop leafs for the rear, i think i found some. but they are like 315 for both, and i dont even know if they are 4".

i went on mcgaughys website to look at thier spindles. and they have the 2" spindles on their http://www.mcgaughys.com/truck_new.html so thats where im probably gonna order them

also what are the differences in handiling/traction between the 4" shackle and hanger kit and just the 4" drop leaf for the rear? i mean if there arent many drawbacks for the shackle hanger kit i think i would rather just spend less money and not worry about more work when i have to grind out the rivets from the factory hangers.

also, i heard somewhere that you have to use shims on the driveshaft so that if you do intend to burnout/race it, you need it so you dont have wheel hop.