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01-16-2005, 10:24 PM
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lowering my 72
I've got a 72 GMC sierra. i t was origionally my dads, and ive taken it all down to the frame and resored it (its still primer flat black though..plan is to 2 -tone it red and white with all teh original chrome) i want to lower it 4" in the front and 6" in the rear. i have leaf spring suspension in the rear and reg. coils in the front...what is the way to go about lowering it (no axle flip kits or airbags)
thanks, Kevin |
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01-16-2005, 10:29 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Azle, Texas
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A drop spindle and drop coil will do the front.
In the rear, a drop leaf spring combined with lowering shackles will do it. Early Classic has everything you need to do the job front and rear.
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01-17-2005, 12:10 AM
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If you have a wood floor make sure you dont use a 2" drop shackle. it will hit the floor.
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01-17-2005, 12:37 AM
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thanks
nope, ive got the standard metal bed floor (long, fleetside)
thanks for ur guys' help |
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01-17-2005, 01:03 AM
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Location: Las Vegas NV
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welcome from vegas
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