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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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hmm jay i had it in the upper hole and it didnt lower it anymore just had that rubbing issue i did grease the bushing but as far as the metal to metal rub goes i dont think grease would help that!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RedTruck-VA
I'll check with the inspection folks to see what will work. I have a dark strip across the front windshield that's legally is a little low. I've been hit on it in the past, but I don't want have to keep redoing tint. Sure does look good though.
Yeah, I got lucky the first year I had inspection due, when my tint was too dark (2 layers of 5% along with a layer of 20%), I was able to find a guy who didn't care how dark the tint was. This year I wasnt so lucky. It's ok to me though. Small price to pay for such a nice look.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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you may wanna try your stock shackles then but that may drop the rear alot more than expected but i would try that before buying something else....
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 07:14 AM
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Joe aka raw ram used his stock shackle I belive and his drop is awesome
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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Here are a couple pictures of mine. I have use them in both upper and lower holes without a problem.




Good luck..
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Here is a simple mod that greatly improves driveability. Especially for the guys that have chopped springs. I bought the bump stops online and paid about twice what could have gotten them from the local auto parts store. Lesson learned...
The buckets are welded on in only two places. I cut one side and pushed the bucket down until it broke off. I ground the welds down flush and threw some rattle can on it. The holes are already there so just bolt the bump stop on and you are ready to go.

 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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cool thanks for the pics and help red im think im just gonna have to go with a 1" block to get it to where i want it to be!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by azskater87
cool thanks for the pics and help red im think im just gonna have to go with a 1" block to get it to where i want it to be!
I think using your orignal shackle might be about the same as the 1" block. Whatever you decide on, post some pictures. I'm thinking about maybe 1 more inch in the front and using the upper hole in the rear on mine..
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 05:29 AM
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I did use my stock shackles. When u use the stock shackles, u end up with a 6"s drop in the rear.

Thanks Oklahemi, comment well appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Brothern, TOTM poll is about to close and we have two lowered trucks in the running this month. If you haven't voted yet. Here's a chance to slide over and take a look at the trucks and cast your vote.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...n-totm-17.html
 
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