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Old 09-07-2020, 11:47 AM   #3
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Re: C2500 lowering kit

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Originally Posted by 65chevysub View Post
Does anyone make a kit to lower a C2500? I have an 84 GMC Sierra that Id like to lower a little bit. I dont want to go really low, and Im not hauling anything heavy. I have an aluminum/steel shell from the same era that will go back on eventually.
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How much is "a little bit"? That varies from one guy to the next.

A simple 2-3" front drop:

* Cut a coil off the current springs for an easy ~2" of front drop & it won't kill the ride quality. One coil is the most I'm willing to cut though.
* Use C20/30 drop spindles. They'll be 3" of drop & are apparently scare right now as the few suppliers out there are out-of or low on inventory of them.

For the back you could:

* Order new leafs from a spring company.
* Do shackles + front hangers using the current springs for ~4". That's a common one.
* A flip kit is ~7-8" of drop so that's likely beyond "a little bit" but also common.
* Use 1/2 ton rate leafs from another truck as they give a softer ride but @ the sacrifice of capacity. Drop will vary on what each vehicles current set-up is so that's a trial & error approach.

Try Switch Suspension: https://switchsuspension.com/lowerin...lowering-kits/
Try Lowboy Motorsports: http://lowboymotorsports.com/
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