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Old June 9th, 2009, 12:00 AM   #11 (Link to post)
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Definitely post up some pics of your project when you guys get after it
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we will keep u posted when we get supplies together to do it.
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When you do the shackle flip you can also go to the 56" springs. On mine with the DIY flip, 56's and a 6" shackle I ended up with about a 6" lift.



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Nice! I love primered trucks. Looks agressive like that... almost like the back alley thug.
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Cool pic of the illusive Chevy 5 lug rear axle
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Cool pic of the illusive Chevy 5 lug rear axle
You like that? I always figured on replacing he stud at some point. Its in the toolbox.
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