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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 06:13 PM
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rear end drop

i understand theres 100 threads on here about lowering, shackle flips, axle flips and so on.but ive annoyed everyone currently around me talking about this truck so i come to the awesome forums . im looking to lower my rear end 4" to match the front ifs setup. i tried evaluating the best option but couldnt decide on one. im leaning towards doing a half flip on the front hanger and a drop shackle at the rear has anyone done this? how was the ride? did you have to notch frame? what would be the "proper" way to lower the rear 4"
 
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 08:29 AM
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im leaning more to doing an axle flip, then to the c-notch and most likely shorten the driveshaft. seems like a ton more work but i think its the right way. if i end up doing it ill try and make some more posts with lots of pictures. so maybe its easier for someone else
 
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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I would think the axle flip would give you the most change with the least effort or cost.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 01:43 PM
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An axle flip is worth about five inches of drop and doesn't require a shortened driveshaft.

Airbagit.com carries a kit for about $100. Gotta come up with your own boxing plates though.
 
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