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need to drop another inch in the front.

98_mud_bug

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i currently have the djm kit, i was wondering if anybody knew of a way to drop the front another inch. ive already got a way to drop the back another inch, im thinkin of spindle spacers, or somethin like that. but it cant be more than a inch.
 

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You'll have to get something custom fabricated to get any more drop and still be able to get it anywhere close to aligned.
 

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Damn ur djm'd n want more.? That drop is pretty serious as is...on stock wheels...cool slam it brah..
 

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im on stock size tires, and i just want it to be slammed out for scrapin the coast, i still have some adjustment to the camber on the front
 

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If you want slammed, and don't care about alignment, or handling You can add a spindle spacer. Just be sure to use strong enough materials and hardware on it.
 

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im still contemplating it, im not sure how im gonna drop the back another inch. and it would only be on there for a week maybe. but the drive shaft is already only about a inch or so from the bed.
 

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cut the front coils....

i did the helper spring installed upside down to aid with wheel hop (it worked for me) and that took my rear down a little more when it added the up ward pressure...


just a thought... it would be quick and cheap...
 

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i thought about cutting the coils, im buyin the 950 ppi coils within the next couple months anyways. and i get free alignments lol i will try flipping the spring in the rear but it probably wont work because my drive shaft will be against the bed.
 

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4x4 leaf springs, or the Sittin Sic might drop the rear enough.
 

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Well then swapping out to either of the leaf packs mentioned will get you between 3/4", or a little more, drop. Just not sure how much the Sitting sic leaves drop the rear.

But like you said, you won't have much driveshaft clearance.
 

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i had 1.25" spindle spacers in front, plus the DJM, plus "stock height" sitting sic coils. they were the from the FIRST batch of stock height coils made so they ended up settling lower than stock (stock XR height).

in the rear i had the 4" block and my stock leafs de-arched 2" with the DJM notch. I had NO BOTTOMING OUT ISSUES whatsoever. if you were to want to do the same thing you'd have to just de-arch your rear leaf springs 1" because your's are already de-arched 1" from factory. i've had some people tell me that by doing that you weaken the spring, which is probably true to an extent but if it's done right you won't have issues. i actually brought them to a place where they work on semi trucks and had them do them by heating them up and flattening them out the 2" i wanted, worked out awesome and only cost me $100.

i used my truck to haul shit all the time. i have had a whole pallet worth or laminate flooring in the bed (heavy as fukk) and moved myself and 2 roommates with a ton of shit a couple times and the truck took it like a champ.

don't listen to those haters about alignment. camber is sexy. i drove with it for 2 years at -3 and only had it aligned right after i dropped it. it wouldn't go into factory specs so i told the guy to just make both sides even and correct my toe; never got another alignment until i went back to stock because they're to damn expensive. i also only rotated my tires ONCE (yes lazy) and had no unusual tire wear (Nitto NT555's).

i wish i had some pics of my truck right before i tore it apart. it was SLAMMED and i loved it till the day i de-modded it. going back though i'd just bag it. i spent a lotta money on my suspension over the years and should have just bagged it from the beginning.

I have a Scion xB now (1st gen FTMFW) and have my bags on order. it'll be nice to be able to raise it over ridiculous speed bumps/gutters and my steep driveway . static was titties though, i dragged the X-brace everywhere and was proud of it.

EDIT: i never had any driveshaft issues. ever.
 
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You can also flip the leafs to get a .5" drop in the back
 

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meh not even worth it. might as well get them de-arched if you're going to take them out.
 

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I see someone is trying to get lower than me for scrapin? Lol....might have to pull some tricks out.my sleeve myself
 

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i had 1.25" spindle spacers in front, plus the DJM, plus "stock height" sitting sic coils. they were the from the FIRST batch of stock height coils made so they ended up settling lower than stock (stock XR height).

in the rear i had the 4" block and my stock leafs de-arched 2" with the DJM notch. I had NO BOTTOMING OUT ISSUES whatsoever. if you were to want to do the same thing you'd have to just de-arch your rear leaf springs 1" because your's are already de-arched 1" from factory. i've had some people tell me that by doing that you weaken the spring, which is probably true to an extent but if it's done right you won't have issues. i actually brought them to a place where they work on semi trucks and had them do them by heating them up and flattening them out the 2" i wanted, worked out awesome and only cost me $100.

i used my truck to haul shit all the time. i have had a whole pallet worth or laminate flooring in the bed (heavy as fukk) and moved myself and 2 roommates with a ton of shit a couple times and the truck took it like a champ.

don't listen to those haters about alignment. camber is sexy. i drove with it for 2 years at -3 and only had it aligned right after i dropped it. it wouldn't go into factory specs so i told the guy to just make both sides even and correct my toe; never got another alignment until i went back to stock because they're to damn expensive. i also only rotated my tires ONCE (yes lazy) and had no unusual tire wear (Nitto NT555's).

i wish i had some pics of my truck right before i tore it apart. it was SLAMMED and i loved it till the day i de-modded it. going back though i'd just bag it. i spent a lotta money on my suspension over the years and should have just bagged it from the beginning.

I have a Scion xB now (1st gen FTMFW) and have my bags on order. it'll be nice to be able to raise it over ridiculous speed bumps/gutters and my steep driveway . static was titties though, i dragged the X-brace everywhere and was proud of it.

EDIT: i never had any driveshaft issues. ever.

why did you demod it for?
 

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whats the normal drop people do i wanna drop it to kinda take away the space but not so much where im worried about speed bumps and stuff?
 

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then you prolly want the XII performance drop....if you want it to look hella sexy but have to watch your driving then you would go DJM
 

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how much would i have to watch my driving witth the DJM?
 

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You'd have to drive on eggshells man. Plus, notch the frame on a jdm 3/3 or greater. When I finally get a place without a steep ass driveway, I'm going with the XII.
 
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