73-87 chevy stepside lowered pics
 

I have recently gotten a 84 chevy stepside 2wd and want to lower it i was thinking about flopping the axle over the spring in the rear and cutting the front springs, I would like some pics and if you could tell me how, and how much of a drop you did thatd be greatly appreciated thanks,:chevy:

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i flipped the rear and cut 1 1/2 coils off. at stock hight the gap from the front wheel well to tire was about 4" and the rear about 7". after the flip and cutting 1 1/2 coils the front is not about a 1/2" gap and the rear tucks about 1/2". the hardest part was freeing up the rusted bolts. as far as ride quality goes, its not bad. the raer has 5 leafs and the overload so its fairly stiff and the front as a little softer then the rear.
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/CIMG6657.jpg

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Cut coils in the front; relocated spring hangers and removed springs in the rear.

Probably 4" drop in front; approx 5 or 6" in rear.

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http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...1/000_4345.jpg

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thanks cory, do u ever have anny troubles with the axle hitting the rubber stoppers? i was told if i did this and didnt c the frame it would bottom out

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i want to do the same to my 74 fleetside. did u change the shocks too?

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Are you not wanting to notch the frame nate? Youll want to get drop shocks if you flip your axle, givin you have the extra coin.

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With 20`s...

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Wih 17`s Billet Speciealties...

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Lowered 6/8.

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Ringger, i was wondering if i have to notch the frame kuz i was told i had to or else it would bottom out but i really dont have the money for it
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just cut your rear bump stops off

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You can do it yourself bro for 150 bucks. It'll take you one day, 150 bucks, a good drill, cut off wheel, one buddy and a couple of cases of beer.
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my bump stops were all ready removed. i still have a good distance between my axle and frame, i bottem out my shocks before i get anywhere close to the frame

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Good no need for a C notch then...just purchase some drop shocks and you are A OK.

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Flipped in the back with a djm kit, 2.5" spindles and 2" springs up front. If i had to do it again, i would only have used 1" drop springs up front because I don't like slowing down for speed bumps and with my current balloon tires I bang my inner fenders on occaision...I also don't like the rake...i'd prefer it level
Chisel off those gnarly bumpstops in the back, put one of those little mushroom tips on, and you've got 3 inch + clearance..you won't bottom unless you are way overloaded. I had to use the shortest shocks summit racing has up front, and my kit had drop brackets for the rear so it uses the stock shocks.

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Nice truck and stance :metal:
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What are ya talkin about? level... it sits PERFECT as it is!! IMO the space between the fender lip and top of the rim has to be the same on the front as it is on the rear, otherwise it looks like the front is higher (even though it isn't) - gving the truck a desert truck look (Cali-lean, stinkbuggin, gasser, bulldogged, etc) Not my kind of look, but to each their own...

Mine is a flip kit in the rear, with a drop hander kit, and 2.5" drop spindles and 2.5" drop coils. The wheels are 20x8.5 all around.

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Here's mine 87 stepside>>>Rear is flipped with shackles and relocated front spring hangers (moved up 3") with c notch..I did mine a little different in the front, i have 2' dropped spindles with afco 11'' 1000# springs and adjustable spring cup to insure that it sits level (side to side)18x8 front and 20x10 rears

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Steemin Ehman what is that on the top of your truck Spoiler or 3rd brake light just wondering?

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Attachment 1310521
My 79, spindles, springs, flip kit, C-notch, & shackles.
15x8's & 15x10's 245/60, & 295/50's

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Here's a couple of mine. 3" spindles, 1 coil cut off stock springs, rear flip. Stock steel wheels were 15x7 with 225/75/15. New wheels are 20x8.5 with 5" BS and 245/40/20, & 20x9.5 with 5.22" BS with 275/45/20. No C notch.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...psddc62181.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps9effa4d4.jpg

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I love this thread..

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ditto i wanna see more

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This is my new 79. Top pic is from today. Moon discs were given back to the previous owner.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...psfe5549fa.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ps91755acf.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...psec2f599e.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ps0b222e25.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...psa0f3fc63.jpg

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Here is one we did:
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps551390ba.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps2eea01a4.jpg

Front has 2.5" drop spindles, crossmember raised 1.5" in the frame. PPBFab Lower Forward Arms, Air bags (no air management, only a schrader to set height). 20x8.5 4.5" BS with a 255/40R20 tire.
Rear is flipped with the hangers moved up 1" on the frame. 20x10 5.5" BS with a 315/35R20 tire.

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I like both of those, that red is gorgeous. Here's one I'm workin on. Was gonna leave the body as is but looks like I'm gonna do the paint and body work now

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This is my 87 Stepside. Not sure of much of its history as I shipped it over from California. It does sit a little lower than others I have seen here. I plan on going lower. Great thread!!