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Quad Shocks vs. Slapper Bars in 8.8" Conversion

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Realmongo

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When converting an earlier 5.0 from a 7.5" rear to an 8.8" rear, what do you do when the car has a slapper bar system and the 8.8" rear has quad shocks? Do you just transfer the slapper bars over to the 8.8"?
 

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I've never heard of using the slapper with an 8.8....usually you just leave the slapper part with the 7.5 and bolt the quad shocks up with the 8.8. The quads are a better system.
 

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I agree that the quads are a better system, but I am trying to maintain the original stock appearance and was wondering if the 8.8 will work with the 7.5's slapper bars.
 
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