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Finally put on the drop shackles

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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Wow...I knew they were only like 1.5" or so, but it was actually noticeable, from looking at the side to getting in it and driving around. It just about measured out to 2" (37" and change to 35" and change). Now at least it doesn't look like its waiting to be humped with its *** in the air. I like it, but it will take some getting used to.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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more pics ??
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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nice but no pics? im doing mine this weekend
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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Hate to do this but....
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Christ, gimme a second, I forgot to take my camera out with me, my brain goes out the window when I'm finally home on leave.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Here ya go, even included shots of the SRT Bilsteins I put in a few weeks ago before patrol:







 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by HemiLonestar
Dude, bad news for ya. That rack looks like it's about shot, look at how much fluid on the boots.

edit: but ne way it looks really good man
 
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nice what type of grease did u use to grease them? any squeaks?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Shiloh 24
Dude, bad news for ya. That rack looks like it's about shot, look at how much fluid on the boots.

edit: but ne way it looks really good man
I'm replacing a bunch of stuff since she's past the 100,000 mark, it's on a list. It may be leaking, but I don't think it's shot (steering is as tight as the day I got it at 28,000). We'll see, the brake upgrade parts were procured first, so they will be going in first.

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nice what type of grease did u use to grease them? any squeaks?
The only thing I had on hand was lithium grease, dielectric grease and anti-seize. So I went with anti-seize. No squeaking (YET), but we shall see.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HemiLonestar
I'm replacing a bunch of stuff since she's past the 100,000 mark, it's on a list. It may be leaking, but I don't think it's shot (steering is as tight as the day I got it at 28,000). We'll see, the brake upgrade parts were procured first, so they will be going in first.
Mine steered just as good as it did the day I got it and mine was done. Squeeze the boots and the fluid will spray outta there like a super soaker.
 
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