so i did my front brakes today. needed brakes...
took a look at the rear to see again how hard the flip kit will be. and since i had shackles in the garage, i thought i might.
half way into it i stopped. tuned down the torsion keys a little bit. to see how it would look with the 20s. little bit took the front down a bit. i thought id drop the rear with the shackles... looking at the rear. im wondering how i would get the leaf springs out??? looks like the side with gas tank>>>no way to get that bolt off shackle without cutting. ??? is that what you guys do?? cut them out? if so, what size bolt and nut do i need to buy in advance.
brake job went well. but i dont like the way the front 2 tires stick out!!! guess spending a quick 130 on wheels and tires , yes got me better tires since the tires on the 16s that came with truck were cracked up from the truck sitting so long.
but i do not like the way the wheels stick out up front .
guess i need to find out what the backspace i need is.....live an learn. it dont look awful i just want to order spindles to take the front down some and now am afraid ill have issues.
not much action on this site?? or am i just posting all this in the wrong place??
Lowering Your 4wd Truck With Torsion Keys in 12 Easy Steps
Remove keys.
Flip them upside down.
Drill a small dimple for the adjustment bolt to catch in.
Remove front shocks.
Remove front bump stops.
Stop here to crack a cold one.
Reinstall keys.
Start with keys cranked all the way up.
Proceeds to relax the bolts in 1/2 turn increments until desired drop is achieved. (Bounce suspension between turns).
Install appropriate length shock for your desired drop.
Get an alignment
Stand back and drink a cold beer in blissful approval.
The rear can be dropped the same as any c1500. Flip kit, drop shackles, hangers, etc.
~Info courtesy of Dylan Peacock~
