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Old 10-06-2009, 09:23 PM
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thanks guys! i will measure them tomorrow after work and get back to you guys if i need anything else
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Old 10-07-2009, 05:15 PM
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i just got done measuring and i have a 4.5" backspacing... also, the driver side sits a half an inch lower than the passenger side in the rear. (25.5" Driver - 26" Passenger) So i need some springs... any recommendations?
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Old 10-07-2009, 05:47 PM
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i rolled my fenders with a 3lb mini sledge. just lightly tapped the lip all around til it was bent up. dont wail on it or u could mess up the whole quarter panel
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Old 10-07-2009, 06:21 PM
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265/50R15 will tuck nicely on the stock wheels with the quad shocks. With 5.5" backspacing, the quad shocks must come off.
8" wheel with 5.50" backspacing and no quad shock


7" prime wheels with quad shock (backspacing unknown right now)
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Old 10-07-2009, 10:44 PM
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when you take the quad shock off, do you need to do anything else? like lower control arms, or just leave it?
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Old 10-07-2009, 10:53 PM
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Lower control arms are pretty much a must. You will most likely get alot of wheel hop with stock LCA and no quads.
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Old 10-07-2009, 10:55 PM
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ok... so does anyone have any recommendations on springs?
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