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    well i bought and installed my 2/4 drop kit and i want to go lower. I know i need springs up front now ( i jsut have lowering spindles), but installed shackles and hangers for the rear.. what do i need to do for the rear, besides a flip kit, becuase if i fliped the rear axle i think i would be in negitive numbers. so what are my options? thanks for the help
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(c1500 &#064; Jan 20 2006, 11&#58;20 AM) [snapback]41607[/snapback]</div>
    well i bought and installed my 2/4 drop kit and i want to go lower. I know i need springs up front now ( i jsut have lowering spindles), but installed shackles and hangers for the rear.. what do i need to do for the rear, besides a flip kit, becuase if i fliped the rear axle i think i would be in negitive numbers. so what are my options? thanks for the help
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    You can notch the rear and add a spring or just put the stock hangers and shackles back on and flip it.
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat &#064; Jan 20 2006, 11&#58;57 AM) [snapback]41612[/snapback]</div>
    You can notch the rear and add a spring or just put the stock hangers and shackles back on and flip it.
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    well taking them of was a little bit of work in the first place..how hard would it be to add a spring to the leaf springs?
    Project: 91' short wide:
    GMC front end update with billet grille and all clears, 17x8 & 17x11 Torq Thrust II's
    5/7 drop, almost totally shaved and 93 Deville tails
    Future Plans: 2001 LQ4 6.0L & a T-56

    DD: 98' 5 speed GT : Dumped Exhaust, CAI

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    Add a 2" drop leaf spring and you have your 6" drop. All you need then is the cnotch
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709

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    where would i be able to find those leaf springs, and i will still ahve to notch te rear end? am i flipping the reqar end after i install the 2 inch drop springs? or what does everyone think..does it need to be lowered more, here is a side shot. i know it needs taller tires, but im not sure excatly on what i should do.
    Project: 91' short wide:
    GMC front end update with billet grille and all clears, 17x8 & 17x11 Torq Thrust II's
    5/7 drop, almost totally shaved and 93 Deville tails
    Future Plans: 2001 LQ4 6.0L & a T-56

    DD: 98' 5 speed GT : Dumped Exhaust, CAI

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(c1500 &#064; Jan 20 2006, 04&#58;11 PM) [snapback]41637[/snapback]</div>
    where would i be able to find those leaf springs, and i will still ahve to notch te rear end? am i flipping the reqar end after i install the 2 inch drop springs? or what does everyone think..does it need to be lowered more, here is a side shot. i know it needs taller tires, but im not sure excatly on what i should do.
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    thats a 2/4 drop right their? what size rims do you have? are those 18&#39;s? im dropping mine 2/4 also and im getting 20&#39;s
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    Belltechcorp.com 88-98 Chevy / GMC Full Size Pickup (AI) 4" 5950 (each)

    You can buy those through almost any company. Summit has great prices on BT parts.

    4" lowering spring. If you only want 2" you&#39;ll have to put your original rear hanger back on so you will have a total of 6" drop in the rear. You will need the c&#39;notch when lowering 6". You might need some pinion shims for your axle to get it aligned properly.
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(duckysbht &#064; Jan 20 2006, 05&#58;08 PM) [snapback]41644[/snapback]</div>
    thats a 2/4 drop right their? what size rims do you have? are those 18&#39;s? im dropping mine 2/4 also and im getting 20&#39;s
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    They are actually only 17&#39;s but i need taller tires...REDHEATBEAT, so if i get the 4&#39;&#39; lowering leaf springs i still need to notch my frame, and flip the rear axle? or can i just leave the axle under the leaf spring and wouldnt it be 6 inches with a 4" drop leaf springs and 2" drop hangers?
    Project: 91' short wide:
    GMC front end update with billet grille and all clears, 17x8 & 17x11 Torq Thrust II's
    5/7 drop, almost totally shaved and 93 Deville tails
    Future Plans: 2001 LQ4 6.0L & a T-56

    DD: 98' 5 speed GT : Dumped Exhaust, CAI

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