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Yep. The springs support the vehicle weight and the shocks control the springs to keep them from continuing to bounce.
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a 2wd would have considerable rake on the rear
As in, the rear would be quite a bit higher. depending on the truck, the factory setup might have even had considerable lean to one side, depends on how it was made and if it had a TSB done to it to level it.
I cant speak to the front
As in, the rear would be quite a bit higher. depending on the truck, the factory setup might have even had considerable lean to one side, depends on how it was made and if it had a TSB done to it to level it.
I cant speak to the front
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So to lower a 2wd truck like this one takes what? New springs, shorter shocks, different control arms, different steering components? Probably different shackles or hangers in the rear as well?
just trying to get an idea of what parts I need to source to return it to factory condition.
just trying to get an idea of what parts I need to source to return it to factory condition.
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Usually, dropped I-Beams in the front. Does not have 'control arms'.
Could be dropped spindles in the front, you will have to decide.
Rear could be longer shackles, different springs, flipped axle. Again, you will have to decide.
Better off selling it, and get a stock height one than try and put it back.
If the frame has been notched, you will need a frame with all the stock suspension components, basically another truck.
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