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mr900f
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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They left the spring pack center pins out of my kit also, but they did
send them to me after I called.


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WIDE LOAD C-30
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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ChopperDave wrote:
I did the exact same kit, removed the overloads to raise the rear a little, kept the swaybar, and trimmed a little more off the front springs to get it to sit right. Check my post on the process...


I checked your build thread and there is no mention on how much you trimmed off of the front springs. How much did you trim off of the 3 in. drop springs and how much additional drop did you get? I'm running 3in. drop springs and my nitro drop shocks look like they only have about 2 inches of travel left, what's your setup look like?
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 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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I'm out at my shop on my phone..... do I need to take the bump stop off the upper or lower control arms?


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WIDE LOAD C-30
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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I took off all the bump stops for more travel, the truck rides good.
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C.K.Custom
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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dang....... wish i got this kind of response about my front swaybar.lol I found a thread about it on here. Energy suspension i believe, half way down page starts 1ton stuff.... good luck homie


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 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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thanks guys


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snapdaddy
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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snapdaddy
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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started on the notch today got one side ready to be drill but i dont have a drill bit that big maybe by the end of the week ill have this back on the road.all that left is notch helper bags, put another wheel cylinder on the driver side then the bed , gooseneck plate and back on the road

here is the front end with all new bushing ect

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WIDE LOAD C-30
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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I forgot to mention you also need to remove the metal stand for the bumpstop on the lower control arms or that will bottom out. If I remember it's only 3 small rivets on each that you can either drill out or grind off.
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snapdaddy
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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ok cool i wasnt sure about that part

what size hitch ball mount am i going to need like a 3" thats upside down?


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snapdaddy
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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well i got it done time for an alignment


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Sway05MAX
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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No pics of the rear ?


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snapdaddy
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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for some reason the pass side front sits higher then the driver side and i do think i need to take off a 1/2 coil or so off the front spring so it sits level


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Giovanni
 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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you need a heavy gf for that side it will sit level then. What size tires you running ?
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 Post subject: Re: 6/8.5 on 1980 dually!
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