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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 04:14 PM
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rear drop

hey guys, i want two drop the rear on my 95 swb xl. can i remove 2 leaf springs to make it level?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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Ive heard you can set your leaf pack underneath the axle instead of on top. You probably need new ubots tho
 
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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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hey guys, i want two drop the rear on my 95 swb xl. can i remove 2 leaf springs to make it level?
Yes. Might have to try a few different set ups to get just what you want.
 
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Ive heard you can set your leaf pack underneath the axle instead of on top. You probably need new ubots tho
Can do this also, but results in a 5-6" drop.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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try one to two inch drop shackles like you were lowering it but only on the rear that's how I would try
 
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