alright guys..restoring my 82 short bed and in the process of deciding on amount of drop. need to see your lowered 73-87 short beds and the specs(how you got it there). was possibly thinking of doing a 2-4 drop or 2.5-4 i guess if i were to use drop spindles in the front, shackles and hangers in the rear, but not sure if it will be enough. your input will be of great help...oh yea, let er riiiiiiipppp!