Suburban ride height
 

I'm just about to pull the trigger on some suspension parts and have a question. Can someone please tell me the stock ride height for my 72 suburban? I think a PO might have heated up the springs to lower it. I have a set of 20" boss 338 on it and the distance from the top of the tire to the fender is 5 1/2" front and rear.

I am looking to keep it level but about 3" lower.

Thanks

Re: Suburban ride height
 

It's really hard to judge a lowering job that was done by a P.O. If I was you, I would look at the photos on here. There is a ton to look at. Find what tickles your fancy and go from there. There is a 2wd burb thread around here somewhere that could point you in the right direction.

Re: Suburban ride height
 

Found one.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=431073

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Oh I've seen it. About 3 times a day!!! I'm looking for some stock measurements so I know where I'm at and can better judge where I want to be and what parts will get me there

Re: Suburban ride height
 

Has anyone used truck rear coil springs to lower a suburban? If I do can I expect more drop than advertised? Looking to get something from classic industries while they have it on sale.

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This may not help you, but I used pickup rear coils on the rear of my Suburban. They were stock height and replaced the heavy duty coils that were in it. It did of course lower the back and made it ride a lot better. It was originally an ambulance.

I would think the springs would lower the Burb more than it would a pickup because of the weight difference but we will have to see if someone who has tried it chimes in...

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Looks like the original ground clearance info is in this document:

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs...t-Suburban.pdf

You have to scroll down when it opens...

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Re: Suburban ride height
 

Lockdoc, thanks a ton. That's exactly what I needed along with a ton more info. Also while researching and second guessing myself I found an awesome deal on the parts on the parts board! Win Win!

Also thanks for you sticky on the hatch lock. It saved me a lot go aggravation.

Re: Suburban ride height
 

No problem. That's what were all here for, to help each other out. Now you will be able to pass the info on to someone else when they need it...:)

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