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Offline 85 lowrider

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5/7 drop issues
« on: January 06, 2009, 08:54:18 PM »
Are there any issues I should look out for with a 5/7 drop? Any common problems with this much drop or is it pretty much just a bolt on thing, with the exception of notching the frame? I have a little knowledge in lowering trucks. My last truck was a ,I know, Ford Ranger that I lowered 6". That wasn't to bad, just had to notch the frame. I was just wondering if there was anything I should look out for. I don't want to get into this and find out there is something I can't handle. I would appreciate any other advice you guys can offer. Thanks

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Re: 5/7 drop issues
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2009, 10:39:28 PM »
Mine bolted right up, no problems. I think you will be fine.
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Re: 5/7 drop issues
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2009, 04:21:22 PM »
IF you have a long wheelbase you may have to shim the rear pinion.  Other than that, bolt in.

Offline 85 lowrider

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Re: 5/7 drop issues
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2009, 06:56:49 PM »
It is a long wheel base. Is shimming the pinion the same for lifted trucks? I also have a jeep cherokee that I lifted 4" with 33's, and I had to shim the pinion on that to get rid of drive line vibration. If its the same process, then that shouldn't be a problem.

Offline joesgarage71

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Re: 5/7 drop issues
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2009, 10:38:02 PM »
 Yup the same.
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