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Jsieger89 12-04-2012 02:33 PM

How low can I go?
 
Ok wondering how low I can go on my 87! prob going to do a compleat kit with a flip kit drop spenddls lowering springs and new shocks all the way around but how low can I go without having to notch my frame
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KQQL IT 12-04-2012 03:02 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
Usually a flip wont require a notch. Remove the bumpstop and bracket.
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J Knight 12-04-2012 04:31 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
About 5in in the rear as long as the springs are not altered. For a level look, do a 3.5/5in kit or for a little rake you can do a 4.5/5in kit.

77ChevySharkBite 12-04-2012 04:47 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
I have a question since I am going to drop my truck I'm looking at a 4/6 drop will I still be able to have clearance with that or should I go more along with 3-3.5/5?

J Knight 12-04-2012 04:54 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
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Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite (Post 5739705)
I have a question since I am going to drop my truck I'm looking at a 4/6 drop will I still be able to have clearance with that or should I go more along with 3-3.5/5?

Ground clearance or axle to frame clearance?

77ChevySharkBite 12-04-2012 05:07 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
ground

J Knight 12-04-2012 05:27 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
What tires are you running?

77ChevySharkBite 12-04-2012 05:34 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
right now i'm running 235/75/15, but when I go drop it i'm going to run some 245/45/15

J Knight 12-04-2012 05:41 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
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Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite (Post 5739786)
right now i'm running 235/75/15, but when I go drop it i'm going to run some 245/45/15

I think you meant245/60/15. Personally, i would do the 3.5/5

77ChevySharkBite 12-04-2012 05:45 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
Okay thanks for the help. Its just hard to decide haha.

77ChevySharkBite 12-04-2012 05:49 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
What I'm going to end up doing is just buy a 3-3.5/5 drop and if I like it I'll keep it, but if I want lower I'll go spend the extra to get the 4/6 drop.

Jsieger89 12-04-2012 06:03 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
the tires I'm running measure 27 in from ground to top of tire... the kits I'm looking at doesn't have a 5 in drop can I get away with a 4/6?
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77ChevySharkBite 12-04-2012 06:28 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsieger89 (Post 5739836)
the tires I'm running measure 27 in from ground to top of tire... the kits I'm looking at doesn't have a 5 in drop can I get away with a 4/6?
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look into belltech there prices are a little high but everyone recommends them, and to do a 4/6 you'll have to c-notch the frame.

J Knight 12-04-2012 06:28 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite (Post 5739815)
What I'm going to end up doing is just buy a 3-3.5/5 drop and if I like it I'll keep it, but if I want lower I'll go spend the extra to get the 4/6 drop.

The spindles and flip kit are the expensive main components of these kits(2.5/5). The springs and shackles are the components to "fine tune" your drop. The springs come in 1in, 2in, and 3in(I dont recomend a 3in spring) drops and some drop shackles are adjustable for 1in or 2in.

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Originally Posted by Jsieger89 (Post 5739836)
the tires I'm running measure 27 in from ground to top of tire... the kits I'm looking at doesn't have a 5 in drop can I get away with a 4/6?
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Yes.

77ChevySharkBite 12-04-2012 06:45 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
Ooo no I wouldn't go 3 inch springs the 4/6 kit I was looking at through bell tech the spindles were 2.5 which leaves the springs 1.5-2.5 cause it says it'll give you a 4-5 drop in the front
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cory d 12-04-2012 07:14 PM

Re: How low can I go?
 
2.5' drop spindles, cut 1.5 coils, flip kit, drop shackles and remove the 2nd and 3rd smallest leafs. then you can be in the weeds


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