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carolinasled · 11-10-2013, 02:10 AM

Here is my 85 I lowered today.

2.5" Mcgauphys spindles 1 coil cut, Specialtyretail's Flip bracket and Shackles. 2" on pass and 1" on driver.

Spindles hit the wheel weights so I used a Mr gasket 7/32" Spacer on the front.

Notch and New Shocks hopefully this week, Not a Daily. Smaller Tires Soon.

Wheels are Summit Racing 15x8 4.25 BS

**Warrens69GMC** · 11-10-2013, 02:48 AM

Looking good!!

y5mgisi · 11-10-2013, 02:51 AM

Very good!

kikkegek · 11-10-2013, 06:33 AM

looks sweet! good job!

Malo83 · 11-10-2013, 04:11 PM

NASTY-LSX · 11-10-2013, 07:12 PM

Looks great, does not look bad with those tires either.

jitteryguy · 11-10-2013, 07:14 PM

looks good .

Claytona08 · 11-10-2013, 09:34 PM

Clean truck

franky69c10 · 11-13-2013, 04:30 AM

Looks good bro

gchemist · 11-13-2013, 09:51 AM

Go to a 255/60R15 tire. Should fit just about right.

sc85k-10 · 11-13-2013, 03:07 PM

Looks good Ryan

carolinasled · 11-14-2013, 09:06 AM

appreciate it Wally

melks · 11-14-2013, 03:40 PM

looks good!

custom97 · 11-14-2013, 03:52 PM

Looks good low.

JWall · 11-14-2013, 03:56 PM

Looks good!

carolinasled · 11-24-2013, 03:21 AM

So I replaced the front tires with 235/75s, Removed the spacers(Had to grind the spindle at the tire rods a tad and the LCA a little more). I installed shocks on it and need to lower the rear mount about 2". I swore I read someone used front shocks on the rear, So I picked up some and they are about maxed out at ride height. So when It compresses its ok but when it goes back up it locks out.

Tuff 1986 · 11-24-2013, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by carolinasled

Here is my 85 I lowered today.

2.5" Mcgauphys spindles 1 coil cut, Specialtyretail's Flip bracket and Shackles. 2" on pass and 1" on driver.

Spindles hit the wheel weights so I used a Mr gasket 7/32" Spacer on the front.

Notch and New Shocks hopefully this week, Not a Daily. Smaller Tires Soon.

Wheels are Summit Racing 15x8 4.25 BS

Nice truck.. I have a question for you, I have a flip kit in the back and still have the chevy lean.. I noticed on your post you put shackles on.. And lowered it 2in on passenger side and 1in on the driver side.. Did you do that because of the lean and did it fix it..

carolinasled · 11-25-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuff 1986

Nice truck.. I have a question for you, I have a flip kit in the back and still have the chevy lean.. I noticed on your post you put shackles on.. And lowered it 2in on passenger side and 1in on the driver side.. Did you do that because of the lean and did it fix it..

I tried that but it helped out only a little.

I actually trimmed the passenger coil more. I took out 1/2 coil and now its a hair off to the passenger side with a Tape measure, A lot harder to see by eye. I believe its different for each vehicle. I made marks on the spring before I cut it 12, 3, 6 and 9. I started off cutting a 1/4 coil and that wasnt enough so I did another 1/4 and left it.

Sodell · 11-24-2013, 11:05 AM

I used a set of 79 Toyota truck rear shocks. The stock Toyo's are 19.5" extended and 12" compressed. The Chevy's are 22" and 14". They work great.

carolinasled · 11-24-2013, 02:02 PM

Do you reckon the angle of the shock with a flip kit makes it harder to compress on the stroke? I have thought about making a crossmember and mounting the shocks vertical behind the axle. Maybe even install air shocks that I have.

Old School Low · 11-24-2013, 09:00 PM

Help me out. Im just about ready to do this to my short 78 C15. No notch yet? Maybe just shackles so far? Are u using ANY shocks at the moment? And..did u cut exactly one coil? Anyway, you're lookin good.

Sodell · 11-24-2013, 09:57 PM

I think you would still want them at the same angle. BTW truck looks nice, like the two tone white and red.

**rs74** · 11-24-2013, 10:58 PM

I kind of like it with the tires in the pic. That is one good lookin truck. Is that Apple red?

rudey737 · 11-25-2013, 01:25 PM

The truck looks great. I have a 4.5/6 McGaughy's ready to install on my truck, but I've been waiting on doing it to rebuild some of the the front end. Did you install new upper & lower ball joints? Did you install new inner and outer bearings?

UATahoe · 11-25-2013, 02:27 PM

Love the look. Curious about the spindle clearance issue. Do you think this would still be a problem if you are using the stock rally wheels? I was planning on running the same spindle for a 2.5/4 drop. I have 30.5" tires right now though and was worried they would be an issue after lowering.

11-10-2013, 02:10 AM	#1
carolinasled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Moncks Corner SC Posts: 19	Lowered my 85 Today Here is my 85 I lowered today. 2.5" Mcgauphys spindles 1 coil cut, Specialtyretail's Flip bracket and Shackles. 2" on pass and 1" on driver. Spindles hit the wheel weights so I used a Mr gasket 7/32" Spacer on the front. Notch and New Shocks hopefully this week, Not a Daily. Smaller Tires Soon. Wheels are Summit Racing 15x8 4.25 BS

11-10-2013, 02:48 AM	#2
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,621	Re: Lowered my 85 Today Looking good!! __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

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11-24-2013, 03:21 AM	#16
carolinasled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Moncks Corner SC Posts: 19	Re: Lowered my 85 Today So I replaced the front tires with 235/75s, Removed the spacers(Had to grind the spindle at the tire rods a tad and the LCA a little more). I installed shocks on it and need to lower the rear mount about 2". I swore I read someone used front shocks on the rear, So I picked up some and they are about maxed out at ride height. So when It compresses its ok but when it goes back up it locks out.

11-24-2013, 11:05 AM	#19
Sodell Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 830	Re: Lowered my 85 Today I used a set of 79 Toyota truck rear shocks. The stock Toyo's are 19.5" extended and 12" compressed. The Chevy's are 22" and 14". They work great. __________________ Scott 87 Chevy 2WD SWB, 88 4x4 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610652 Last edited by Sodell; 11-24-2013 at 11:10 AM.

11-24-2013, 02:02 PM	#20
carolinasled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Moncks Corner SC Posts: 19	Re: Lowered my 85 Today Do you reckon the angle of the shock with a flip kit makes it harder to compress on the stroke? I have thought about making a crossmember and mounting the shocks vertical behind the axle. Maybe even install air shocks that I have. __________________ This 85 Chevy with the drop kit would look A hell of A lot better with you up in it.

11-24-2013, 09:00 PM	#21
Old School Low Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kennewick Wa. (SE part of state) Posts: 247	Re: Lowered my 85 Today Help me out. Im just about ready to do this to my short 78 C15. No notch yet? Maybe just shackles so far? Are u using ANY shocks at the moment? And..did u cut exactly one coil? Anyway, you're lookin good.

11-24-2013, 09:57 PM	#22
Sodell Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 830	Re: Lowered my 85 Today I think you would still want them at the same angle. BTW truck looks nice, like the two tone white and red. __________________ Scott 87 Chevy 2WD SWB, 88 4x4 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610652

11-24-2013, 10:58 PM	#23
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Lowered my 85 Today I kind of like it with the tires in the pic. That is one good lookin truck. Is that Apple red? __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

11-25-2013, 01:25 PM	#24
rudey737 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 80	Re: Lowered my 85 Today The truck looks great. I have a 4.5/6 McGaughy's ready to install on my truck, but I've been waiting on doing it to rebuild some of the the front end. Did you install new upper & lower ball joints? Did you install new inner and outer bearings? __________________ Azulita - 84 Chevy Scottsdale Longbed 305/350

11-25-2013, 02:27 PM	#25
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Lowered my 85 Today Love the look. Curious about the spindle clearance issue. Do you think this would still be a problem if you are using the stock rally wheels? I was planning on running the same spindle for a 2.5/4 drop. I have 30.5" tires right now though and was worried they would be an issue after lowering.

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