thanks for the heads up...i should of done it a long time ago.

 

now whats the difference in my stock shaq's and the after market ones i have on now. couldnt i just use a taller shim in my flip kit?

 

Yes drop blocks will lower the truck by the hiegth of the block, but is not the recommended method. Using the stock shackle which is shorter than the shackles that came with the flip kit is a better way to get the same drop. With the drop block you are raising the center of the axle from the spring providing greater leverage that can twist the spring (axle hop) which puts a greater strain on the mounting hardware/spring perch. Using the OEM shackle actually improves stablity as it shorter and more rigid then the longer replacement shackles that came with the flip kit. But when the rear of our trucks is dropped 4-1/2" (mine is 4") the bumps have to be removed and axle travel is limited. I have stiff shocks and custom aftermarket bumps and as you can see from the picture somewhat limited travel. I intend to do a "c notch" eventually. But with my current setup I can run at speed on back roads without bottoming or rubbing. (well occassionally bottoming) I recommend "c notching" with more than a 4" drop. And then tire clearence also comes into play.



Sorry for the long winded reply, but I think getting this right is important.

 

guess i should of got rid of my stock shaqs....but as far as me talking about bump stops....i was talking about the fronts.

 

Yes here I am talking front bump stops.

 

greg yo0u sir, are awesome.

 

Thanks, you ought to se me drink beer and dance.....

 

I'll drink a beer with you...but as far as dance'n...im good with out it.

 

whats up fellas??? damn its been forever. haha seems like every time i come to post its the same thing. long time... blah blah blah. i see some new uh..."faces" nice to see we are still growing. Bigmac thats a pretty suck truck i likey!!!

 

I'm with you on having a beer, that dancing thing ain't pretty to watch.

Ajax, look'n good! What's your setup? Show us some suspension pictures. I would like to see how to get a little lower.