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New shocks for a 2" drop?


Polk

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I am considering on my 2009 flipping the shackles and going with 2" drop front springs. Do I need to change the front and/or rear shocks for a mild drop like this? And do I need different camber adjusters for the front? Is there anything else I need to know for a drop like this? Thanks for the help!
 


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not sure about the newer ones but i did a 3-4 inch drop on one of my 1996 rangers and it needed shocks,

im sure you will notice a stiffer ride but im sure you can go with stock shocks and it will be fine. you will not have a stock kind of ride no matter what shocks you go with though.
 

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Drop shocks are suppose to be valved differently to help compensate for the lowered suspension. OEM length shocks are suppose to be good +/- 2". I would just run them until you are ready to replace them.

James
 

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