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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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So I'm planning to drop the rear of my train in the near future.

My question is what drop kit did you guys use?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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I used the progressive rear adj studs. takes about 5 min to raise or lower once installed
 
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I used a 25 dollar ebay kit and ir worked good. Same as the more expensive bolt kits.
 
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I used the progressive lowering kit...click on the third one from left when you open the link
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...ies/index.html
 
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pardon my ignorance...but why do we lower the rear ends? is it for cosmetic reasons, short people can't flat foot or what?
 
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pardon my ignorance...but why do we lower the rear ends? is it for cosmetic reasons, short people can't flat foot or what?
mine will be cosmetic
 
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Best = Air Ride system.
Better = Progressive 422 shock kit
OK = Ultima adjustable shock kit
Ummmm = Lowered stiff and riding rough El-Cheapo bolt kit.

Me? El Cheapo bolt kit complete with Kidney pain and lovin' every minute of it!!
 
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Originally Posted by Chazmanian
Best = Air Ride system.
Better = Progressive 422 shock kit
OK = Ultima adjustable shock kit
Ummmm = Lowered stiff and riding rough El-Cheapo bolt kit.

Me? El Cheapo bolt kit complete with Kidney pain and lovin' every minute of it!!
would have to agree...my ride is pretty stiff with the cheap lowering kit I did...am seriously considering going with the air...if you can afford them from the gate go with air shocks
 
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422's for good ride and not as much$$$ as AIR RIDE
 
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Originally Posted by Chazmanian
Best = Air Ride system.
Better = Progressive 422 shock kit
OK = Ultima adjustable shock kit
Ummmm = Lowered stiff and riding rough El-Cheapo bolt kit.

Me? El Cheapo bolt kit complete with Kidney pain and lovin' every minute of it!!
I'd have to agree with this.
 
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