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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RedTruck-VA
You have a quad and your worried about wieght? Now that's funny. The drop spindles are made of cast steel and are heavier than the OEM spindle. Maybe thirty pounds each. I didn't wiegh them and am only quessing. Good luck...

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What can I say? I know less weight means better accel and economy. My truck was only 5250 before I put the topper on it...now it's 5420!? Ouch. Once I finally get into a house (2 months, I'm told), maybe I can get to it.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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Hey guys, finally got my drop done!! let me know what yal think! 2/5 BellTech drop with street performance shcoks
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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hey guys i got a big problem! i just got my truck dropped and now when im riding down the road the ABS and brake lights both come one and i can not figure out why. the first time i was braking and the 2nd and 3rd time i was actually on the gas pedal! the second time i was actually off the line and when the lights kicked on it dropped my speedo gauge and my tach! very weird! anyone know whats going on?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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found problem!! haha dont have a cat back flowmaster exhaust with a 2/5 drop or it will burn through the heat wrap on abs wires and burn through the wires! ahah now have to get my exhaust done the right way!! awesome!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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very nice could you post more pics closer and from a side angle just for reference for new comers....and of coarse for showing off the most important part....
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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TX, show that bad boy off. Get some good ground reference photos up.


Good luck....
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Haha ya guys ill get some pictures off the concrete tonight. honestly i cant really drive the truck at the moment until i get my exhaust redone! kinda sucks! ill post more tonight guys


Hey Red, what made u want to the 2006-2008 ram 20" wheels on ur truck?

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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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that looks super, im actually jealous i need my static asap....my truck will look very good at 2/4 drop i just need to find that deal....
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Tx, you got the look down perfect.....
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Haha Thanks guys!!! it looks alot better then i thought it would!!! my dad thinks the same! got my exhaust redone so i can actually drive it! ill put a picture up of my new tips later tonight when i get time
 
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