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Old 02-22-2010, 06:29 AM
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all this talk about air... where can i get some nice helper bags, for a decent price? and what exactly should i get?
 
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I think what happened was the tailpipe was resting on the leaf spring. Do you guys think that would cause vibration in the cab? I took out the ride-rite helper bags and now the truck sits right and there is no vibration. The bags were just too tall to fit between the axle and the frame.
 
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This is the Air bag setup I used. One call to them and it was at my door in 48 hours. I had a problem with a fitting and was taken care of within hours.



http://www.airliftcompany.com/index.html


I have a set of drop shackels if some wants to pay shipping. PM me.
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...y/DSC01960.jpg
 
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i have been looking for a 2/4 drop for my truck. i just found ground forces part number: G379859. they say it fits 08' dodge ram 1500 quad cab 2WD. i was just wondering if anybidy else has lowerd thier 08 ram? if so, what kind of drop did yall use? thank you!
 
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post above you...nevernuff has a 08 and used the ground force kit ....im sure he can say how good it is....
 
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OK, so I got the vibration back today. I guess the other 3 hours I spent Sunday trying to fix it was for nothing. After more research today, I realized that I installed the axle saddles backwards. I believe I have the offset holes toward the rear of the truck and they should be towards the front. Guess I'll be ripping apart the rear end again. Fun! I was hoping I could install the spindles on my next day off. With this much practice, I think I can have the rear end ripped apart in about an hour.
 
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Ok .. Ihave been looking to level/lower the rear of my daughters 2002 slt 1500. I went to purchase shackles ..... but was toled that i also needed hangers .... what's that all about? I have no idea. I only need 1.5 to 2" of lowering.
 
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all you need is these...http://moesperformance.com/index.php...Path=1_26_1172 id use the mcgaughys they are a great product...i don't know who told you you need hangers but...i have drop shackles and no over leaf so i sit perfectly level....hopefully soon ill be a 2/4 drop....in all honesty the shackles will only give 1.5" thats why i went thru the removal of the o/l leaf to get a full 2"....and mcgaughy's will get you closer to 2" than most other shackles....
 
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does anybody have anything to say about the mcgaughys 2 4 drop with the springs, not the spindles? I want to get this drop and its in my price range, but not if it doesnt do the job. I can spring for the drop with the spindles in a few months, but the 360 tag at stylin trucks the one with the springs is a pretty nice price.
 
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not a bad thing at all all thru this thread...get it drop it post pics join lower class club....
 


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