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Old 06-08-2010, 06:41 AM
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truckin- You may want to put several tack welds on your perches after putting in the McG kit for safety and since you go to the track. Due to the lazy factory tack welds on the perches several folks have ripped the perches due to the tq pressure stress applied to them forcing them upwards.
Those cases were actually just leaving from idle on the street.
 
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Good to know Maori...

Hey, for all the guys that went with the 2/4 or 2/4.5 kits, how noticable is it in the cab from stock to dropped?
 
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yeah thats a killer price when im ready i may just go that route...and yes truckin its a noticable diff from the cab....
 
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Originally Posted by Maori
truckin- You may want to put several tack welds on your perches after putting in the McG kit for safety and since you go to the track. Due to the lazy factory tack welds on the perches several folks have ripped the perches due to the tq pressure stress applied to them forcing them upwards.
Those cases were actually just leaving from idle on the street.
I tack welded my axle pads, I also tack welded the hidden hitch just be safe. Under normal operation I am sure all would be good. But I didn't want something to move unexpectedly under load. I posted earlier some pictures of the aftermarket bump stops I use. They are only an 1" tall and strong. Good luck, lower is better, you are going to love it.
 
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Originally Posted by truckin151
Good to know Maori...

Hey, for all the guys that went with the 2/4 or 2/4.5 kits, how noticable is it in the cab from stock to dropped?
It really isn't that noticeable. If u go to a lower drop, like mine, it makes a little bit if change. Me personally, I could care less. I'll take any perspective difference in order to get the performance, handling wise, of a car. Stock ride height trucks handle like sh*t. Lol.
 
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Old 06-10-2010, 09:12 AM
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i can tell a diff truckin but i like it, it just feels sporty. im still higher than the cars but sit under most trucks. your truck will be bad *** dropped
 
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Old 06-10-2010, 11:26 AM
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i second that!
 
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Its just my perception but mine actually looks like a 4/6 when someone elses drives it lol. When i see it parked or take vids/pictures it looks like a 2/4.

 
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maori man i love the look of your truck that flat black looks killer! what part of az u u near not familiar of robles?
 
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Originally Posted by Maori
Its just my perception but mine actually looks like a 4/6 when someone elses drives it lol. When i see it parked or take vids/pictures it looks like a 2/4.


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