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if your doing front struts, you will need a spring compressor. You can rent those at any autostore, autozone, nappa, Kmart, sears.
Just ordered my 2-3/4 drop
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NORCAL SS
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Yes for the struts you need a spring compressor
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this is one of the mods I want to do. However, the question I have is what is the difference between the struts vs springs?
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plush springs just go replace the stock one. i really dont like using drop springs with stock struts. The drop struts are made to be lowered on and you keep the stock spring in there. They just drop the perch lower and they are valved better than stock so ride is much better than just doing springs.
Just got through cleaning her up!!! Installed the drop this AM. As I was finishing up the front and moving the tools to the back, FedEx showed up w/ the springs. Took me about 3 hrs to do this. I was by myself using hand tools and floor jacks. All 4 corners sit at 34 and 1/4"
Gonna go tomorrow AM for an alignment!!
Brooks, quick question. I guess you can either drop the back 3" or 4" with the BT drop kit right? Did you end up using 3" or 4" in the back? Your ride looks awesome bud. I personally need a small rake though....
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yes the kit is 3 or 4 inches. at 34 1/4 thats no spacer in rear
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=108
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^^. That's right. I was originally at 2/4. I'm now at 2/3 using the 1" spacers.
So, just the be clear. The pictures you took it's at 2/4 using NO spacer, but now you're at 2/3 with a slim rake using the spacer correct??? new Pics??
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crazycrew
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Yes, the pix in the previous posts were 2/4 drop
Here's a 2/3 pic. That is w/ the 1' spacer installed
Here's a 2/3 pic. That is w/ the 1' spacer installed
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I'm running the oem bridgestones. 285/45/22
No rubbing except for the liners. And it's not really noticeable. The driver rear inner tire rubs a little on the liner also. I think a panhard bar would solve this.
No rubbing except for the liners. And it's not really noticeable. The driver rear inner tire rubs a little on the liner also. I think a panhard bar would solve this.
Any compaints from the wife about the ride quality? Any problems with the driveshaft bottoming out on the transmission output shaft?
The reason I ask is I dont want to have to buy a trailing arm kit after like I did on my 04 cause the pinion angle was so off it would slam the driveshaft into the tranny just on moderate bumps before the DJM relocators.
I NEED to lower my wifes 07. The wheel gap is horrible. But I cant change the ride or the turning radius much.
OFF TOPIC - Were you in NOLA a few days back in your Dmax with a quad in the back? If not you have a twin.
The reason I ask is I dont want to have to buy a trailing arm kit after like I did on my 04 cause the pinion angle was so off it would slam the driveshaft into the tranny just on moderate bumps before the DJM relocators.
I NEED to lower my wifes 07. The wheel gap is horrible. But I cant change the ride or the turning radius much.
OFF TOPIC - Were you in NOLA a few days back in your Dmax with a quad in the back? If not you have a twin.
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The ride is not terrible, but it's definatly not stock!! Unsure about the driveshaft, I'll have to look into that one a little further.
Turning adius did not change as far as I can tell
And yes, I did pass thru NOLA on friday with my wheeler in the back. Good eye!!!
Turning adius did not change as far as I can tell
And yes, I did pass thru NOLA on friday with my wheeler in the back. Good eye!!!
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Yeah selling bt shocks. Started with the oem with extenders. Wanted to try the bt's. But the wife rathers the stockers
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Hey crazycrew..I was reading the post and the whole time i was thinking to myself your truck looks familiar. Until you said something about passing through New Orleans. Then I notice you are from Vacherie. I have a 07' yukon on 26'' diablo elite's "burgundy". I passed you in gramercy yesterday evening on my way to work. If you ever run across of some more 22'' factories give me a holler!!!!!! Your truck is badass. I always stare at it when I see it...LOL!!!! I want to go 2/4 drop, but im scared of rubbing issues. I have a 2'' rear drop springs now. I'm even debated going with the 24'' escalade wheels!!!
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I'll keep you in mind man. Actually thinking bout selling mine from the wife's Tahoe.
Do you live in Gramercy? I know I would remember that kon if I saw it
Are u sure it was me you crossed? There is another truck that looks very similar to mine, but his is a gasser!!!
Do you live in Gramercy? I know I would remember that kon if I saw it
Are u sure it was me you crossed? There is another truck that looks very similar to mine, but his is a gasser!!!
Its hard to miss that big red sum *****. LOL
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Yeah I hear ya. That could be a bad thing too though!!!
