Lowering truck

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  1. Bjers

    Just picked up a 71 1/2 ton long bed want to lower it all around what is the best way to do it want it to still have a decent ride and handle don’t want it on the ground thanks
     
    Bjers, Feb 11, 2024
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  2. FTZ HAIC Staff Member Oregon Chapter Founding Member

    You can buy a drop i-beam kit for the front if it's 2wd, and lowering shackles for the back. Both keep the stock suspension so the ride quality will be okay.
     
    FTZ HAIC, Feb 11, 2024
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  3. Bjers

    If I just do the new front springs and rear lowering shackles any one know about that route. I guess what I want to know any benefit to one or
    The other. Doing drop beams or just springs
     
    Bjers, Feb 11, 2024
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  4. RP67F100

    You can also get drop spindles, most common is a 2” drop. Retain your stock springs and shocks
    Can also get them with a disc brake kit.
     
    RP67F100, Feb 11, 2024
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  5. Bjers

    Any idea who makes a drop spindle
     
    Bjers, Feb 11, 2024
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  6. RP67F100

    They are available at Summitt racing, Jeggs, Speedway motors, LMC truck.
     
    RP67F100, Feb 11, 2024
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