Pictures of my 5/6 drop

[BLUE SQUARE]

Here's a few pics of the drop I just did.

I used all Western Chassis 2.5 spindles and springs in the front with a flip kit, shackles and a c-notch in the rear.

Thank you guys for the help. This site is very informative.

BLUE SQUARE

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

How much did that cost you in the end. Reason I ask is since I put in drop shackles I've had the "lower" craze and static drops seem to be a whole heck of a lot cheaper than air ride and the likes.
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[BLUE SQUARE]

Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

How much did that cost you in the end. Reason I ask is since I put in drop shackles I've had the "lower" craze and static drops seem to be a whole heck of a lot cheaper than air ride and the likes.
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I actually spent $943.25 on parts from summit
Spindles
Springs
Shackles
Flip Kit
C-Notch
Front Shocks (Belltech)
Rear Shocks (Belltech)

[bbbc10]

looks good..can u tell me wht size tires u got an wht brand thanks!!

[BLUE SQUARE]

Originally Posted by bbbc10

looks good..can u tell me wht size tires u got an wht brand thanks!!

TOYO 215 75R 15. I actually tried to find these tires a while back and they seem to be discontinued. They came off my ol 81 swb. They are in great shape, so I decided to get some use out of them.

[grs]

Originally Posted by BLUE SQUARE

TOYO 215 75R 15. I actually tried to find these tires a while back and they seem to be discontinued. They came off my ol 81 swb. They are in great shape, so I decided to get some use out of them.

What is the difference in 215/75R/15, and 225/70R/15.

[74 stepside]

So you have 2" drop springs in the front? What size tire in front?

[bbbc10]

he has 2.5" springs and 2.5" spindles in front..... i used the same setup on mine up front

[74 stepside]

Originally Posted by bbbc10

he has 2.5" springs and 2.5" spindles in front..... i used the same setup on mine up front

I didnt know they made 2.5" springs. Ive only heard of either 2" or 3".

[lolife99]

Beautiful truck with the perfect drop.

[Pop's C-10]

Looks alil low...

[slam59]

Has a great stance now Blue square. Looks clean. Man I gotta get mine done one day. You do that in one day or several? Hows the ride now?

[BLUE SQUARE]

Originally Posted by slam59

Has a great stance now Blue square. Looks clean. Man I gotta get mine done one day. You do that in one day or several? Hows the ride now?

The Ride is great - Feels stock, just have to be more careful on big dips and driveways.

[96twodoor]

wow that stance is perfect, and thats the cleanest garage floor I've ever seen lol

[okndnx]

I like the stance

[Pop's C-10]

Are those 215/75's

[bnoon]

Loving it!

[BLK2K2SILVY]

Stance is perfect!

[BLUE SQUARE]

Here is a before an after just to give you an idea.

The tires are 215 75 (I thought they would rub, but the haven't yet).
A good rule is to keep your wheels straight when pulling in to driveways - If you lowride or have big wheels.

The whole drop project took me 2 weeks. Keep in mind that I power washed painted under the bed, installed a c-notch, and changed the oil in the rear diff. Also, I had some deep surface rust on the front driver side frame rail just under the master cylinder. I had to excavate all the rust, etch prime, and paint to prevent future rust in that area.

I also still have to do the alignment.

Thanks for all the compliments, guys.

BLUE SQUARE

[bbbc10]

thanks for info blue!! keep up the good job! yea they make 1", 1.5" an so on

[87squarebody]

Originally Posted by bbbc10

thanks for info blue!! keep up the good job! yea they make 1", 1.5" an so on

Who makes the springs in 1.5" and 2.5" and so on I to have only seen 2" and 3 " drop springs.

[bbbc10]

mcgaughys make's the 1" and 1.5" i do beleave...i seen them forgot who makes the 2"

[74 stepside]

Originally Posted by bbbc10

mcgaughys make's the 1" and 1.5" i do beleave...i seen them forgot who makes the 2"

I just went on McGaughys web site. 60-72 they have 2.5" spindles. 73-87 they have 2" spindles. They only show 1" and 2" drop springs for c10. Which is why I asked Blue what springs he had. I believe he said he had Western spindles. I like the way his truck sits.

[BLUE SQUARE]

Here you go, 74 Stepside. I used all Western Chassis parts except for the shocks.


PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRICE
WC 2001 Rear Shackles, 2.0 in. Drop, Chevy, GMC, 3.0 in.* $45.95
WC 210420 Flip Kit and C-Section, Steel, Black, Chevy, GMC, Kit $255.95
WC 631025 Lowering Springs, Front Coil, Black, Chevy, GMC, 2.5 in. Drop, Pair $142.95
WC 13100 Spindles, Lowering, 2.5 in. Drop, Ductile Iron, Chevy, GMC, Pai (1.25" ROTOR) $278.95
BEL 2103HA (FRONT) Shock, Street Performance, Twin Tube, Gas Charged, Chevy/GMC, Pickup/SUV, Each $55.20
BEL 2103HA (FRONT) Shock, Street Performance, Twin Tube, Gas Charged, Chevy/GMC, Pickup/SUV, Each $55.20
BEL 8511 (REAR) Shock, Nitro Drop 2, Twin Tube, Rear, Chevy/GMC, C10/C20/C15/C1500/C25/C2500 Pickup, RWD, 4-6 in. Drop $41.20
BEL 8511 (REAR) Shock, Nitro Drop 2, Twin Tube, Rear, Chevy/GMC, C10/C20/C15/C1500/C25/C2500 Pickup, RWD, 4-6 in. Drop $41.20


Total $916.60

[JCampbell]

Looks good. I work in Fontana. Maybe I'll see you around town.