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r0lf- · 12-07-2004, 02:21 PM

Sittin Pretty with the front down another 1 or 1 1/2 inches or so. Not gonna be able to notch the rear today, but I am gonna flip it and only do a 1" shackle. Ill just be careful so I dont bottom out too much.

Its got a really good sport truck rake to it right now.

cochino12 · 12-07-2004, 02:23 PM

8t5Silverado · 12-07-2004, 03:42 PM

I think it sits perfectly, myself. Very Cool.

r0lf- · 12-07-2004, 04:04 PM

yeah, it sits pretty good for the front being where it is. But when I return my spindles Im prolly ordering some 3" springs in place of em. So the rear has to go down.

TIMSPEED · 12-07-2004, 06:18 PM

Hey do me a favor. Measure from the ground to the fenderlips right now. Cuz it looks like your truck is sitting like mine right now. LOOKS GOOD!! So, you're going to be 6/8 in the end??

corn · 12-07-2004, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by r0lf-

yeah, it sits pretty good for the front being where it is. But when I return my spindles Im prolly ordering some 3" springs in place of em. So the rear has to go down.

??? What do you have in the front now? No spindles? It sits really nice the way it is...corn

r0lf- · 12-07-2004, 06:43 PM

The front has 2.5" spindles and I cut a coil out. Soooo, im not sure what kinda springs were in there. They MIGHT have been stock, who knows. I started putting on my WC spindles last night and got one on, remeasured, and it was like 1/4" higher, I took a look and placed the spindles side by side and it turns out I already had lowering spindles on there. Prolly really old Belltech ones that werent marked. So im returning the spindles and getting some 2" or 3" springs. Im just finishing up the flip right now. Unless I can preform a miracle, I dont think the notch will be done today.

Its gonna be tight in the back for a while. Looks like only 2" of clearance.

More reason to get that notch in and springs on! Its quite a gratifying experience ripping the entire suspension apart. God ive never been so dirty in my life.

More pics coming soon!

Gonna be riding cali crawl sytle for a bit

low 84 · 12-07-2004, 10:49 PM

looks sweet

corn · 12-08-2004, 09:35 PM

Wow. that is LOW! I have light duty leafs on mine with one leaf removed, a flip kit & rear shackles & it sits maybe 2 1/2" over the frame with the box off. Im betting that you have drop leaf springs on yours too...corn

12-07-2004, 02:21 PM	#1
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Progress shots. 56k warning Sittin Pretty with the front down another 1 or 1 1/2 inches or so. Not gonna be able to notch the rear today, but I am gonna flip it and only do a 1" shackle. Ill just be careful so I dont bottom out too much. Its got a really good sport truck rake to it right now. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-07-2004, 02:23 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	__________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-07-2004, 03:42 PM	#3
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I think it sits perfectly, myself. Very Cool. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

12-07-2004, 04:04 PM	#4
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	yeah, it sits pretty good for the front being where it is. But when I return my spindles Im prolly ordering some 3" springs in place of em. So the rear has to go down. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-07-2004, 06:18 PM	#5
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Hey do me a favor. Measure from the ground to the fenderlips right now. Cuz it looks like your truck is sitting like mine right now. LOOKS GOOD!! So, you're going to be 6/8 in the end?? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

12-07-2004, 06:43 PM	#7
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	The front has 2.5" spindles and I cut a coil out. Soooo, im not sure what kinda springs were in there. They MIGHT have been stock, who knows. I started putting on my WC spindles last night and got one on, remeasured, and it was like 1/4" higher, I took a look and placed the spindles side by side and it turns out I already had lowering spindles on there. Prolly really old Belltech ones that werent marked. So im returning the spindles and getting some 2" or 3" springs. Im just finishing up the flip right now. Unless I can preform a miracle, I dont think the notch will be done today. Its gonna be tight in the back for a while. Looks like only 2" of clearance. More reason to get that notch in and springs on! Its quite a gratifying experience ripping the entire suspension apart. God ive never been so dirty in my life. More pics coming soon! Gonna be riding cali crawl sytle for a bit __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-07-2004, 10:49 PM	#8
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	looks sweet __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-08-2004, 09:35 PM	#9
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Wow. that is LOW! I have light duty leafs on mine with one leaf removed, a flip kit & rear shackles & it sits maybe 2 1/2" over the frame with the box off. Im betting that you have drop leaf springs on yours too...corn Last edited by corn; 09-16-2007 at 06:47 PM.



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