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which leaf to remove
I am looking to lower the back end of mine to get rid of the rake. Which leaf would i remove?
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Re: which leaf to remove
The short last leaf is the helper, that is the one to remove.
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Re: which leaf to remove
I think I may remove mine to give the rear a little more drop.
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Re: which leaf to remove
By removing the rear bottom leaf will it give u about another inch drop in the rear? and what do I have 2 do 2 accomplish this?
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Re: which leaf to remove
Soak u bolts in PB blaster or the like. Raise and support via rear bumper or frame. Dont pick it up all the way, just take most all the weight off the rear end. take off bolts, carefully raise it up enough to pull out bottom leaf. Remove leaf. Carefully lower back down. Tighten up bolts. Lower back down. drive around and possible check torque on bolts.
I havent done it before, but i bet it goes something like that. Thats the way i would do it any way Quote:
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Re: which leaf to remove
Also, just curious. How much payload are you going to lose by doing this and how much drop can you achieve? Im guessing around 1/2 inch to an inch maybe?
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I see that you're in Tulsa, I have some drop shackles I'll sell cheap if you're insterested. |
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i already have the bell tech kit on so wouldn't i already have shackles?
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I guess so, I didn't realize that you were already lowered. |
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