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82c10 · 07-02-2005, 11:29 AM

is the ride from new lowering coil springs really that bad, compared to spindles

hiway · 07-02-2005, 02:03 PM

2" springs seemed fine to me. Didn't even notice the difference in the ride. The handling was better though. Buy good shocks though. Never had any spindles. Seems like a good choice since nothing else changes.

82c10 · 07-07-2005, 11:49 PM

anyone else

*newin72* · 07-08-2005, 12:34 AM

I just did a 2/4 spring drop.

one problem I am running into that you should consider is that I am only about 3/4 inch from the bumpstops and it bottoms out easy...

modifiedGMC · 07-14-2005, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by newin72

I just did a 2/4 spring drop.

one problem I am running into that you should consider is that I am only about 3/4 inch from the bumpstops and it bottoms out easy...

I had the same problem when I shortened my front coils. I trimmed of some of the bump stop so it wouldn't "bottom" so quick. I noticed it seemed to handle better after the drop. BUT my caster/camber was thrown off enough to wear out the tires on the inside in about 2 weeks. so I temporarily added one shim to each set of spacers to set the wheels out some till I get it lined up correctly.

milehightoyz · 07-08-2005, 01:14 AM

if you get the correct springs for your vehicle ride quality shouldnt have to suffer, its just the geometry of the suspension that you alter with springs as compared to spindles.

hotrodhomi · 07-14-2005, 01:51 AM

I've had both separately on different trucks and would only use spindles if I only needed a small drop. I use both because I like it a little lower.

Bishops Trucks · 07-14-2005, 06:49 AM

I did a 4/5 drop on my truck. 2" drop spindles and 2"drop springs on the front and 5" drop springs on the back. The front geometry is less stressed when you use the spindles. I now have this truck in pieces doing a frame off which will include a 4-way air bag system.

boraxman · 07-14-2005, 11:07 AM

I have 3-5 spring drop, the ride is a little harsh but managable.

07-02-2005, 11:29 AM	#1
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07-02-2005, 02:03 PM	#2
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	2" springs seemed fine to me. Didn't even notice the difference in the ride. The handling was better though. Buy good shocks though. Never had any spindles. Seems like a good choice since nothing else changes. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

07-07-2005, 11:49 PM	#3
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07-14-2005, 06:49 AM	#8
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	I did a 4/5 drop on my truck. 2" drop spindles and 2"drop springs on the front and 5" drop springs on the back. The front geometry is less stressed when you use the spindles. I now have this truck in pieces doing a frame off which will include a 4-way air bag system. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

07-14-2005, 11:07 AM	#9
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I have 3-5 spring drop, the ride is a little harsh but managable. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

07-08-2005, 12:34 AM	#4
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	I just did a 2/4 spring drop. one problem I am running into that you should consider is that I am only about 3/4 inch from the bumpstops and it bottoms out easy...

07-08-2005, 01:14 AM	#6
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	if you get the correct springs for your vehicle ride quality shouldnt have to suffer, its just the geometry of the suspension that you alter with springs as compared to spindles.

07-14-2005, 01:51 AM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	I've had both separately on different trucks and would only use spindles if I only needed a small drop. I use both because I like it a little lower.



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