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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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What ya think about the rear stance? I'd thought it'd be cool to go the reverse muscle car style with the front popped up and the rear squatting. (No extra weight in the rear)
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I'd think the same as you did when you first saw it, if it wasnt really because of this.
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Its a real bummer with all the stuff i have on my plate, time to put her down....
Cool thing though, now i can see what close to stock looks like vrs lifted.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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LMAO!


That spring looks like ****........LOL
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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wait, why you gonna put her down? just get new springs it cant be that expensive (at least not compared to all the work that YOU have done)
 
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Old May 22, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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Get a set of springs that is arched to your height like from AAA Spring! Then you can get rid of the long shackles.
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Duranged gets revived..
Test drive went good and she's road ready, but i will wait. need shorter (stock) shackles so it doesnt look like im rolling on donuts and some shocks to take the bounce out.
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Old May 23, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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So you bought larger springs it look like!
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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I liked the ride height before the fix, most likely gave it a more cushy ride.
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by hydrashocker
So you bought larger springs it look like!
Nah, just used the ones for my lift. Really didnt want to spend $185. for each pack so i just used the ones i have set for the rear dana 60. If i had my tires and wheels i would of kept it up on cribbing and put the front together
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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Update**
Finally got a new set of shacks, $68 a pop. Tossed em in with new shocks so now she sits purty and rides like a dream. Next step, shims to correct the pinion. 3/4" higher than fronts but when dressed should return to normal with 2x the artic.

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Old May 26, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Next step, shims to correct the pinion.
Be careful if using wedge shims. They like to slip on people.
 
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