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hillbilly hauler 03-24-2012 11:14 AM

two inch drop
 
what is the best way to do so? i am using 15 inch wheels.

2 inch drop blocks in rear? cpp
i found front 2 inch drop springs on craigslist for 100 bucks

BMERDOC 03-24-2012 11:18 AM

Re: two inch drop
 
That isn't a bad way to go. Both are easy to install. Be warned that there may be a scrubbing problem if you have a flat tire on the rear. The u-bolt will extend below the lower portion of the wheel and dig into the pavement. Although rare, it could happen.

hillbilly hauler 03-24-2012 11:26 AM

Re: two inch drop
 
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Originally Posted by BMERDOC (Post 5271900)
That isn't a bad way to go. Both are easy to install. Be warned that there may be a scrubbing problem if you have a flat tire on the rear. The u-bolt will extend below the lower portion of the wheel and dig into the pavement. Although rare, it could happen.

thanks for the tip. i was wondering why it wasn't recommended

hillbilly hauler 03-24-2012 11:02 PM

Re: two inch drop
 
Or is there a better way to drop? I want to improve handling without spending a ton. Allready have front and rear sway bars
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GASoline71 03-24-2012 11:17 PM

Re: two inch drop
 
Get the proper drop springs front and rear.

You can go cheap... but it's just easier to spend a little more cash and do it right.

Springs can be heated. I've done it many times. But am not going to go into hpw to do it. Because it needs to be done a certain way to be done safely. A lot of cats won't heat springs. But... it's up to you.

Gary

hillbilly hauler 03-24-2012 11:21 PM

Re: two inch drop
 
Oh I will be installing parts. Not cutting or heating. I thought I read a while back that it was best to use a drop block in rear. A 3/5 drop spring would be pretty neat looking. I drag race the truck too. So not sure if I want to get crazy with the drop.
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GASoline71 03-24-2012 11:41 PM

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New springs all the way then.

Gary

hillbilly hauler 03-25-2012 09:32 AM

Re: two inch drop
 
Anyone have pics of a 2/2 or a 3/5?
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MrBlue 03-25-2012 01:32 PM

Re: two inch drop
 
What about using dropped spindles?
I have basically the same situation. I do not want to change my wheels, running 15x10's all the way around, but want to use a 2.5/4 drop.
Thanks,
MrBlue

hillbilly hauler 03-25-2012 01:45 PM

Re: two inch drop
 
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Originally Posted by MrBlue (Post 5273856)
What about using dropped spindles?
I have basically the same situation. I do not want to change my wheels, running 15x10's all the way around, but want to use a 2.5/4 drop.
Thanks,
MrBlue

I'm a drum brake kinda guy. Plus spindles are more than springs
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BMERDOC 03-25-2012 02:20 PM

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3/5 (3"springs/2" blocks) using 255/60 and 255/70s. Because of the staggered tire sizes it should come down another inch in the front.

77chris03 03-25-2012 02:34 PM

Re: two inch drop
 
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Originally Posted by hillbilly hauler (Post 5273465)
Anyone have pics of a 2/2 or a 3/5?
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mines not 100% complete, but mines a 2/4 static with 2 drop springs in the front, 3 in springs with a 1 in block in the rear.

N2TRUX 03-26-2012 05:31 PM

Re: two inch drop
 
I thought you were going to leave it stock and add bags in the rear?


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