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07 McGaughys 2/3 Lowering Kit 4 Sale!!!

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 5:41 PM
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I am going to buy another Tahoe, just so I can buy parts from Biglg to fix it up. LOL
Thats if he can see us from way up there (looking down)in his tahoe at us.

For real though, I do understand the concern of lowering your perfect riding Tahoe. No matter what you do it does change the ride quality a little bit.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 5:55 PM
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Not what I wanted to hear Big...Not what I wanted to hear....lol
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 7:40 PM
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just a littel bit,[8D] just a little bit.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 8:51 PM
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Maybe for the 380 that you said you can get them shipped for all day long!
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Maybe I'm missing something but it seems like if you lower the rear with a spring that rests 3" shorter, it will have to have a higher spring rate to keep from bottoming out which means a stiffer ride.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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The kit comes with shock extenders which should basically cause the shock to have its stock travel/motion. At least this is what I was told! Cant tell you for sure as I didnt install the kit, .
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Default RE: 07 McGaughys 2/3 Lowering Kit 4 Sale!!!

The shock travel has nothing to do with a stiffer spring rate. Seems like with 3" less travel, the springs have to be stiffer, ie, higher rate.

Did your kit have the drop spindles and if so, is that how they get the entire 2" drop or are the front springs shorter also?
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Hey biglg!! how much is the kit now- 285?? just kidding
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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The 2" front drop is with spindles only..
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 1:17 AM
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come on now i have to make some money !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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