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Spot1984 · 06-26-2011, 11:04 PM

K. I want to lower my truck 6 inches in the rear. I want to keep the trailing arms. I have a 383 built and dynoed. It dyno'd at 548 hp at 6300 RPMS and 566 ft lbs. Also I will be installing a anitroll bar, c clip eliminators, and a stronger cover for the 12 bolt. My question is can I run 6" lowering springs from CPP in the stock location? Or do I need to install coil overs. If so where do I mount them? I want to make this thing to hook up! Thanks guys

ripdog28 · 06-27-2011, 12:45 AM

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ripdog28 · 06-27-2011, 12:49 AM

I have 6 in lower rear springs and no c-notch and have not had a problem. Never hooked with the BFG but now with the MT radials I have no problems. All stock type suspension except for the watts link. Some engine details would be nice. Those numbers seem off for a 383. In another thread you said 648hp. Are those numbers with nos? I could see it with NOS but 548 or 648 from a 383 at those rpm's don't look right N/A.
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06-26-2011, 11:04 PM	#1
Spot1984 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska Posts: 106	Rear Suspension???? K. I want to lower my truck 6 inches in the rear. I want to keep the trailing arms. I have a 383 built and dynoed. It dyno'd at 548 hp at 6300 RPMS and 566 ft lbs. Also I will be installing a anitroll bar, c clip eliminators, and a stronger cover for the 12 bolt. My question is can I run 6" lowering springs from CPP in the stock location? Or do I need to install coil overs. If so where do I mount them? I want to make this thing to hook up! Thanks guys __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 shortbox- 454 1970 Chevy Nova- 383 1987 Grand National

06-27-2011, 12:45 AM	#2
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Rear Suspension???? Oops __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build. Last edited by ripdog28; 06-27-2011 at 12:50 AM.

06-27-2011, 12:49 AM	#3
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Rear Suspension???? I have 6 in lower rear springs and no c-notch and have not had a problem. Never hooked with the BFG but now with the MT radials I have no problems. All stock type suspension except for the watts link. Some engine details would be nice. Those numbers seem off for a 383. In another thread you said 648hp. Are those numbers with nos? I could see it with NOS but 548 or 648 from a 383 at those rpm's don't look right N/A. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.



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