Suburban Drop day(s)

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NardDog

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Hey guys I am documenting the install of my Beltech 2-3/4 inch drop kit. Im also putting all new front end parts, minus the Billsteins since they are just a few years old. ill be posting the official specs on the drop stickie when im done but for now day 1 progress. btw if you work on gravel like I do, get the badlands jack from Harbor freight.
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Found these part number while peeling the grease, rust and paint from the front end frame. Interesting at least.
 

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Now the rear. I decided to replace all of the suspension parts minus the pan hard bar, cause I forgot to order it, but I’ll get the two other bars replaced and install the drop springs along with airlift. I’m also going to complete the free travel mod with the plasma cutter.
 

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Make sure you get the upgraded Spohns with the del-sphere joint especially if you are doing panhard and LCAs. When I called Spohn they recommended the del-sphere cause it allows some "flex" in the suspension so it doesn't bind up. If you do the boxed uppers and lowers and the Panhard, there's a chance that at certain suspension deflection angles the rear can bind up. With the del-spheres that is avoided.
 
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Finished with the install of the rear suspension parts, including lowering springs from belt, tech and relocation tab for shocks. I used DMJ end links. However, unlike other posts I’ve seen I did not have any issues with installing these end links. Seems too good to be true, especially since I haven’t driven the truck yet.
 

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