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Dec 19, 2013 | 09:46 AM

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hwyhogg

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From: Spring Hill

adjustable spring hangers

Hi all.anyone using the mid.fifty adjustable leaf spring hanger ? supposed to be able to lower 3-4 inches....want to drop much panel truck about 3"
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James

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Dec 19, 2013 | 10:24 AM

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old_dan

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I have something similar. It's good to lower the back an inch or two. Much more than that and you should be considering "C" notches in your frame.

Here's a pic early on in my project:

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Thanks. I may start with the hangers and take out a couple leaf springs for ride...

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Dec 21, 2013 | 10:51 AM

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Will changing the hangers with the stock springs mean adjusting pinion angle for the 2-3" drop?

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