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Old 08-06-2015, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ZOOT
Those wheels look great. Since you asked, I'd suggest as others have, a couple of inches down would look better to me. I guess I prefer a rake, but it has it's problems like speed bumps and the end of driveways. I have a Mustang front and I'm very happy with the stance of mine. I have no idea how to lower your set up, but I thought cutting coils was a no no. Here's mine.
Nailed it!!! Have to say more site won't allow two words only. Sweeeeet!!

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2" down in the rear,,, 3" down in the front
 
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Old 08-06-2015, 10:43 AM
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Thanks very much ! "site only two words" What ?
 
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Thanks very much ! "site only two words" What ?
My first post try I only posted "Nailed it" and the site came back and said post to small
 
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Old 08-06-2015, 03:00 PM
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Tanks guys! Some great feedback.
King Springs do a lower spring designed for Chevy's in Jags (KJFL-05) which might be a consideration in future.
Glad you guys kinda like it the way it is, too.
 
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Old 08-06-2015, 06:22 PM
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Zoot,

Your truck looks amazing and it is the exact look I am hoping to replicate with my 49. I asked a few questions in the email, hope you can share some information.
 
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Totally agree with most replies - really looks good as is, but just another couple inches would probably clean it up even more. On the right track!



Here is mine with extended hangers and flipped front hanger that is moved up on the frame about an inch. I wanted just a little more, so in the next picture, I bought the "adjustable" front rear hanger (mid fifties) which brought it down just a hair more and I'm happier. Hope this helps a little.

Flipped front hanger moved up an inch and 3" lowering springs, 2" extended rear hanger:




Added the adjustable hanger in the front to drop it just a little more:

 
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Old 08-06-2015, 11:00 PM
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Thanks Dan. Nice to get a before and after.
You look like you live in a very beautiful part of the world over there! A beautiful backdrop of nature in Autumn.
 
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