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Old Dec 6, 2004
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Lowering the rear?

I have a '95 that I would like to level out the rear. Is there any other way than a flip kit?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2004
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Yep. How much higher is the rear? 1"? 2"?

I'd say the easiest and cheapest way would be to flip the shackle hangers towards the rear of the leaf spring.

That should yield about a two inch drop, which would be close.

You could also get Steeda's 2" monoleaf, although I don't recommend it if you plan on doing any kind of hauling.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2004
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I may try that, thanks!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004
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take the blocks out the back, if you have them, that will lower u down, u could pull a leaf out of the pack as well, thats also good, but the ride quality will decrease a little....or just carry around a washing machine or something all the time.....
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004
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if you want 2" in the back: Flip the shackles

if you want a 4" drop get the flip kit.

simple as that
 
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Old Dec 12, 2004
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Originally Posted by TippnOver
take the blocks out the back, if you have them, that will lower u down, u could pull a leaf out of the pack as well, thats also good, but the ride quality will decrease a little....or just carry around a washing machine or something all the time.....
i doubt he would have blocks in the rear if he wants to level it out, unless youu ment the rear is lower than the front. then yes taking blocks out would raise you a little bit.

like said, a shackle flip would more than likley be most bennificial to you because it is so minimal, a flip kit might give you more than you need
 
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Old Dec 12, 2004
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Originally Posted by TippnOver
take the blocks out the back, if you have them, that will lower u down, u could pull a leaf out of the pack as well, thats also good, but the ride quality will decrease a little....or just carry around a washing machine or something all the time.....
his 95 didnt come with blocks in the rear


how to on flipping the hangers (you flip the hangers and then the shackles sit on top and not below)

http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=111797
 
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