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whats the best kit for...

leveling ,

leveling out my truck
whats better to level the back with the front
or leveling the front with the back
yes noob too this
trying to find out
what would look better
 
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ratchet and 13mm socket
 
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or to go above that..

AAL in the rear..with what stone said
 
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add a leaf, blocks (not aluminum), shackles
 
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Originally Posted by OVERtheEDGE
add a leaf, blocks (not aluminum), shackles
a what???? noob
so yall are staying i can do this my self but how
 
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I have wandered about this too. What about people like me who dont want to turn my torsion bars all the way out because they ride like ****? Where could we get blocks to level the back with the front?
 
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OP has an STX...aka coil springs aka has no rear block. aka, no a ratchet and an a 12mm socket won't do him any good.
 
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I have wandered about this too. What about people like me who dont want to turn my torsion bars all the way out because they ride like ****? Where could we get blocks to level the back with the front?
or ppl like me who have no t-bars
 
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dont forget the whats better to level the back with the front
or leveling the front with the back question
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
OP has an STX...aka coil springs aka has no rear block. aka, no a ratchet and an a 12mm socket won't do him any good.
good cal thought it said fx4 damn dark color on dark version problem of being color blind..


a stx you bought a truck thats ment to be lowered...
 
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Flip rear spring hangers = like 1.5" drop.
 
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Flip rear spring hangers = like 1.5" drop.
2" exactly on my old splash but agree.. do it!
 
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a stx you bought a truck thats ment to be lowered...[/QUOTE]

yes that why thinking a leveling to start than maybe a 1/2 drop
dont want it too low
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
Flip rear spring hangers = like 1.5" drop.
wow i thoght i would have to but i kit guess not
and will this be a pain in the a$$ to do
 
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If I had an STX I would lower the rear to match the front.
 
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If I had an STX I would lower the rear to match the front.
thats what im thinking not to high not to low a happy mid
 
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Search how to flip your rear shackles. We answered your question. Sometimes called a 'shackle flip'. Shackle flip cost probably a tops of $50 and if you're good with a grinder, it's almost free...all you gotta buy is bolts and nuts. Or just do the DJM 2/3 kit. (See your other threads)
 
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