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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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I for sure want a 2/3 or 2/4 drop but I cant decide which one for sure. I am gonna do drop spindles on the front and if I do a 3" drop in the back i will just use blocks and if I do a 4" drop in the back I will probably use shackles and hangers.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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If it were me, I'd go with 2/3, and this is why... If you do a 2/4 drop, the truck might sit more level unloaded, but if you ever need to haul anything heavy the back of the truck is going to sag, whereas if you do a 2/3 drop, you'll have a little more give on how much you can safely carry. But if you decide to go with a 2/4, put in air shocks, or air bags, or something that will allow you to compensate for heavy loads.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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that's why i'm gong 2/3 i often haul my dirtbike, or friends quads and such to go riding, or firewood for woods parties. i think a level truck unloaded looks RIDICULOUSLY STUPID with anything in the bed of truck making it sit 2/5 haha
 
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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True! I will do 2/3 because I have a Blaster to haul around once I get it running again which wont be for awhile though because I am so into my truck now
 
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