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SCOTI · 04-20-2012, 01:38 PM

For someone that's "never done this" sort of thing, stick w/a kit. A 4/6 drop is prob the limit on drop before you have to start being more 'aware' of road condition.

A 2/4 drop would be worry free.

In between would be a 3/5 drop (drops typically come in kit form w/a 2" difference front to rear to remove the factory rake).

I would look for a kit w/drop spindles up front (2.5 or 3" versions are available). They would be a direct swap & not require messing w/the springs.

To match the front drop, there are 3 common choices: 1) Removing leafs (drop varies so it's trial & error); 2)Shackles & hangers (2"+ 2"); 3) Flip-kit (5-6").

04-20-2012, 01:38 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,133	Re: 1980 c10 swb stepside lowering suggestions (new to this) For someone that's "never done this" sort of thing, stick w/a kit. A 4/6 drop is prob the limit on drop before you have to start being more 'aware' of road condition. A 2/4 drop would be worry free. In between would be a 3/5 drop (drops typically come in kit form w/a 2" difference front to rear to remove the factory rake). I would look for a kit w/drop spindles up front (2.5 or 3" versions are available). They would be a direct swap & not require messing w/the springs. To match the front drop, there are 3 common choices: 1) Removing leafs (drop varies so it's trial & error); 2)Shackles & hangers (2"+ 2"); 3) Flip-kit (5-6"). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*