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Old 10-05-2012, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Centexguy
Cool. Is a shop able to get the alignment back within spec with a 3/5 kit?

yes it does.
Old 10-06-2012, 10:00 AM
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Don't worry about alignment with the front DJM a-arm.
My regular alignment shop was able to do it and there was still adjustment available.

But for the rear: Get a Mcgaughy bearing carriere relocator bracket if you have a 2 piece driveshaft. (Was necessary on my 07 Scab with 5" flip kit.
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I have a two piece unfortunately so I will get that piece. Thanks for the advice.
Old 10-14-2012, 08:38 PM
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I have a 97 2wd, only the backs dropped with 2" shackles so it sits level but i have hellwig front and rear sway bars, edelbrock shocks and polyurethane bushings for the shackles,leaf springs and the front control arms and my truck handles like a freakin race car now


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