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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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ok so i have already droped my 01 i just loosened the bolt 8 turns 3" if i buy the aftermarket key to drop the 3" would i still be able to loosen the bolt more with the new torsion keys in to get more of a drop somthing like 5in or so ?
 
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5 inches is too low unless you have removed the front axles. I wanna say 4 inches is about the lowest you can safely go without getting into binding problems.
 
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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yeah i know i would have to remove the front cvs i dont care about doin that i whant to lower the front more than 3 inches and wanted to know if i could do that with the aftermarket torsion key? i already have the drop shackeles for the rear for a 3in drop plus the 4in blocks i have on now i just need to know of a way to get the front lower.
 
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all right i have great news i have just got done talking with a buddy and he say yes u can drop the 4x4 blazers 3" with the after market torsion key and loosen up the torsion bolt 8 turns and you can get the front down another 3" without the cvs installed. yes you will have to remove the front bumpstops. but i have seen my buddys blazer and always thought it was a 2wd but know i now different and how to get the 4-6" drop on a 4x4 and yes ill post pics when my torsion keys comes in.
 
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