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Old 08-06-2017, 01:14 PM   #1
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Question Shocks for 3" Drop Spring

Looked for some help with this but didn't see any - If I use 3" drop springs in front, do I need to change the shocks as well?
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Old 08-06-2017, 02:49 PM   #2
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Re: Shocks for 3" Drop Spring

go with spindles over springs an belltech shocks from summit racing where I got mine
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Old 08-06-2017, 04:33 PM   #3
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Re: Shocks for 3" Drop Spring

If I go with spindles, why would I need to change the shocks?
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Old 08-06-2017, 04:38 PM   #4
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Re: Shocks for 3" Drop Spring

Spindles just lowers the body so no
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Re: Shocks for 3" Drop Spring

When you use just springs they change alot of things in the suspension that can be a pain
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Re: Shocks for 3" Drop Spring

Thanks. If i went with 2.5 spindles, would my 8" rally's and 275/60 tires rub?
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Re: Shocks for 3" Drop Spring

go with western chassis spindles an you wont have any problems all other spindles will cause the wheel to rub on the lower control arm
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Re: Shocks for 3" Drop Spring

Thanks, I appreciate it.
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