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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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I just dropped my 4X4 3.5"-4" in front and 5" in the back. Used 4" blocks in the back and I ride a set of GABRIEL air shocks so when deflated gives me about 5" in the back. For the front, installed a pair of Nitro-Drop shocks, removed the torsion key bolt and block (for those of you who know how a torsion key works) and I built a plate, welded on the crossmember under the torsion key, and installed a bolt through that new plate...fully adjustable suspension in the front from 1"-6"...


Here's a link to the plate system used on my Blazer, basically same thing as the kit I used but mine is homemade... much easier that flipping your torsion key or replacing with aftermarket key...I basically did mine...for FREE. Just used scrap 3/8" metal plate, welded to crossmember, drilled and tapped, then used a 7/16" Grade 8 bolt to lift the stock torsion key to desired height...

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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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very nicely done...what size is that rim on the front of the truck? i know that back one is stock....
 
Old Jul 13, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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I am riding 2001 Camaro SS wheels 17X9...I do have all 4 wheels, I just got a blowout on one of the back tires...new tires coming VERY shortly. The front is a bit too low for me right now...I am sitting on the bumpstop (or whatever is left of the 1/2" I didn't cut off). I will be lifting it up about 1" or so just so I have no wheels gap, otherwise it rides real rough and I have mad camber and my new tires won't last!
 
Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:43 AM
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dude ok I NEED TO LOWER MINE! lol
 
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