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Lowered the rear 2" last night.

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Now that you have had the springs for a little while, how do you like the ride/handling? I still want to do this, but I just stepped up to a set of factory 22's, and with the 45 series tires, it rides just a touch firmer, but not much. I don't want the lowering springs to make it even firmer still. Thanks.
 

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Now that you have had the springs for a little while, how do you like the ride/handling? I still want to do this, but I just stepped up to a set of factory 22's, and with the 45 series tires, it rides just a touch firmer, but not much. I don't want the lowering springs to make it even firmer still. Thanks.
I did rims and tires when I lowered it. I noticed the different tire feeling but nothing as far as spring. It handles better in turns and pulls my boat great.
 

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Sorry late photo. Finally washed it. There is still rake in the back post lowering springs.
 

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Okay... this has quickly become my favorite thread. I just bought a Big Horn 4x4 crew with the sport appearance package, and was amazed at how high it sits. I'm happy that it's not considered "heresy" to lower one. (I really halfway expected that.) I also don't really need a ton of ground clearance. Just need the 4x4, so I don't get stuck around the farm.
You folks have done amazing jobs with your trucks. Kudos all around. And yeah... I have another lowered car, too. RFTH21.jpg
 

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Okay... this has quickly become my favorite thread. I just bought a Big Horn 4x4 crew with the sport appearance package, and was amazed at how high it sits. I'm happy that it's not considered "heresy" to lower one. (I really halfway expected that.) I also don't really need a ton of ground clearance. Just need the 4x4, so I don't get stuck around the farm.
You folks have done amazing jobs with your trucks. Kudos all around. And yeah... I have another lowered car, too. View attachment 27836

You have to love it.. I had a 87 Fiero GT back in the day.. Had a lot of fun in it. Then went to 91 MR2 turbo and really enjoyed that as well.
Bill
 

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Awesome looking truck bro. Did you change the shocks also or are they the stock ones still?

This is mine and I’m need of a level kit and seeing yours makes me want to place the order on those springs.
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I did it looks much more level now , click my name see the pics in the thread for my new truck
 

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Order placed with Accessory Partners... Thanks for the hook up and $63.85 savings! (y)
I ended up getting pulled away from my ordering and got an email the next day with an additional 5% off code. Sure enough, it retained my 10% and gave an additional 5% so my total was $140 and some change with free shipping. The website was MaxTrac Suspension Store but the payment said it went to Accessory Partners. Figured I'd pass that on to those who might be interested.
 
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I think I’ve also been convinced to do this mod. I rarely tow anything. My biggest concern was ride quality, but it sounds like that is not an issue post-Install. My goal in this is to bring my tailgate down for loading furniture and such, as well as that I think it looks much better having a leveled truck, without looking “lowered.”

I’m not equipped to do the install myself, and I see one member had a friend’s shop charge $50. Is that what I should expect to pay any shop? Or what’s a reasonable install price?

Also, any notable impacts from losing the rake of the truck?
 

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I just ordered the springs, looking forward to installing them!
 

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I think I’ve also been convinced to do this mod. I rarely tow anything. My biggest concern was ride quality, but it sounds like that is not an issue post-Install. My goal in this is to bring my tailgate down for loading furniture and such, as well as that I think it looks much better having a leveled truck, without looking “lowered.”

I’m not equipped to do the install myself, and I see one member had a friend’s shop charge $50. Is that what I should expect to pay any shop? Or what’s a reasonable install price?

Also, any notable impacts from losing the rake of the truck?

2 hours max at a decent shop. One hour per side and that is with fudge time.
 

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I’m not a mechanic but mechanically inclined and it took me about 45-50 min.
 

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