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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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Hello! This is my first time in this section! Got a question for you. Need help lowering 1985 pickup by 1". What is the best route?
If I cut front springs, how much should be cut, and how much will this affect the cambers? I would like to avoid the dropped I-beam route.

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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Lowering a 1985 p/u

Cutting the springs probably would be the best way, and the cheapest too.

How much to cut? You will have to experiment.

Will it affect camber? Yes, but if you stick with 1 inch, the frontend shop should be able to adjust for that.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 06:51 PM
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Lowering a 1985 p/u

grrr...

if you want something low then buy a car instead...trucks are meant to be higher up
 
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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Ummm...not when a vintage 50's hotrod is sitting on top of that frame...would look kinda silly! 4x4 hotrod??? Dont think so!
Thanks for the advice.

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