Dropping rear question
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well, that piece between the leaf and frame is called a shackle, and its held to the frame with a hanger
now, when the truck is weighed down or goes over a bump, that shackle moves back and forth allowing the rear to flex. If you didnt have that shackle, a simple bump would rip the leaf out of the hanger and BOOM, truck damage
now, when the truck is weighed down or goes over a bump, that shackle moves back and forth allowing the rear to flex. If you didnt have that shackle, a simple bump would rip the leaf out of the hanger and BOOM, truck damage
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I didn't understand how to flip the rear hangars until I read the how-to in the rangerpowersports.com forum. I am going to do this when I can get some time to go to the auto hobby shop on base to use their air tools. I don't have a compressor and I sure as hell don't wanna try that without air.
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What kit is that the roush kit? I dont know why people spend all that money on that kit instead of just flipping their factory hangers and only spending like 10 bucks in hardware. Also shouldnt need a shims for the driveshaft as its such a minor drop that it prob wont notice a difference.
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What type of hardware do you need (re: the $10 in hardware comment)?
Also, would this look lame on an EDGE? I cranked my t-bars about 2 inches and it is pretty much level, but I think it may have sagged over time, but I think having the rear a little lower might look kind of cool.
Any thoughts?
Also, would this look lame on an EDGE? I cranked my t-bars about 2 inches and it is pretty much level, but I think it may have sagged over time, but I think having the rear a little lower might look kind of cool.
Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by bdee_02edge
What type of hardware do you need (re: the $10 in hardware comment)?
Also, would this look lame on an EDGE? I cranked my t-bars about 2 inches and it is pretty much level, but I think it may have sagged over time, but I think having the rear a little lower might look kind of cool.
Any thoughts?
Also, would this look lame on an EDGE? I cranked my t-bars about 2 inches and it is pretty much level, but I think it may have sagged over time, but I think having the rear a little lower might look kind of cool.
Any thoughts?
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lol, those tires are smaller than stock, thats the only reason why it looks funny...
if you want to fork over the money for dream beams then i would gladly get them! lol, other wise leave me and my truck be, i know what i am doing and what i can afford, i get all my bag parts in the end of july
if you want to fork over the money for dream beams then i would gladly get them! lol, other wise leave me and my truck be, i know what i am doing and what i can afford, i get all my bag parts in the end of july
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I dont want to lower the front at all. I was just thinking of having the back a tad lower. I have 31x10.5 BFG's on...I guess kinda going for the "pre-runner" look. Thats why I want to get opinions if it is lame to do that or not. I'm not all to hip as to whats hot or not in the truck seen, but I think it might look good...
If anyone who has seen my truck is reading this, let me know what you think.
If anyone who has seen my truck is reading this, let me know what you think.
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Originally Posted by bdee_02edge
I dont want to lower the front at all. I was just thinking of having the back a tad lower. I have 31x10.5 BFG's on...I guess kinda going for the "pre-runner" look. Thats why I want to get opinions if it is lame to do that or not. I'm not all to hip as to whats hot or not in the truck seen, but I think it might look good...
If anyone who has seen my truck is reading this, let me know what you think.
If anyone who has seen my truck is reading this, let me know what you think.
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Dude you dont even have to flip your hangers, with your truck being an edge its 2 more inches taller in the rear than 4x2's with 2 inch lift blocks. Just take out the blocks and buy smaller u bolts or the same ones as the xlt 4x2's and it will lower the rear 2 inches.
So if I'm reading you right, all i have to do is remove the blocks between the axle & springs & put smaller u-bolts back on. All i want to do is level the back & throw some 18's on. Sorry if i sound naive, not a tech guy(unless it's stereo's)