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hi i was wondering if there is a easy way to lower the rear end on my 05 xlt? so it will look even
 
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Flip your rear leaf spring hangers, costs about 10 bucks in bolts and nuts and nets your around 2 inches of drop and evens it out.
 
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yeah thats what i was thinking but wasnt sure if it would work,cool im gonna give that a try if anyone ealse has some suggestions im open but i think this one is prolly the easiest.
 
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Or you could raise the from end. (ground clearance, more of a truck appearance)
 
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na im lookin to lower it little but i just want to start with the back to even it first
 
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Definitely go with flipping the rear hangers.
 
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cool im gonna try it
 
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