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| | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11 | Hello everyone, my first post here. Anyways, I just got a 56 truck and need to learn about the suspension, and my options. IM pretty well set in the front, going to get the 3in drop axle, what else is needed in the front when I do this. Would like to pretty much rebuild the front keeping the solid front axle.
Also, the rear, how are you guys lowering these, flip the springs? Would like to rebuild the rear suspension as well.
Thanks in advance for any and all information.
-Robb
56' 3100
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 | I have the 55 2nd series which is like your 56.,I went with M2 front suspension.For the rear I took about 4 leaves out of the springs.Flipping the rear is a better idea.I bought a new setup for the rear of mine,but havent installed it yet.I got it from TCI,new 5 leaf springs,mounts,shocks,etc.Also spring perches to flip the rearend.I am planning on installing it this winter. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11 | does anyone make a rear spring flip kit?
-Robb
56' 3100
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