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78' Silverado · 10-03-2003, 07:08 PM

I am about to Drop my truck a lil. Since I do not have a pic lol...Heres a lil discritpion of wat it look liek now in terms of height. I got a stock front end...and I got * left Srpings and a 2 inch lift Block in the back lol. Now from that height....The easy way would be to take the block off the back to get my 2 inch drop there and 2 inch lowering springs in the front easy easy....Or should I get 3 in srping and take one leaf out in the back for a 3 inch drop. I think to would look great but 3 I dunno. Wat do yall think? Thx guys!!

*1FaastC10* · 10-03-2003, 10:53 PM

dont mess with a small drop. go big, or go home. once you drop the coin on a small drop, you'll only want more.

78SilveradoSWB · 10-04-2003, 03:00 AM

Go with a 4/6 or 5/7 drop. You won't be satisfied and you will end up spending more time and more money if you go the small drop route just to end up with the above. That's my 2 cents.

78' Silverado · 10-04-2003, 03:21 PM

I dont want my truck to be even..I want it to be a lil bit higher in the back than in the front. I like that Stink Bug look haha. Wat will i need to do to do a full 4 inch drop from where it is now. Do they amke 4" inch drop Springs.....and wil it be hard to remove or drop my leaf springs?

*edit*....I cant go to low guy either...My tires are to big lol

My tire szie is *P235/75R15 105S* They are pretty big....I tink I can go a 4 inch drop in the front and wat w/e in the back lol. I will try and get a pick up asap!

**swervin ervin** · 10-04-2003, 06:23 PM

My opinion, for what it's worth, I think a rake in a dropped truck looks bad. I know, I had about an inch or so rake in mine and couldn't stand it. I'm now at 4/6 which is level. But if you want to have a 2" rake, go with a 2.5 spindle and 1.5 coil. Then use a 4" shackle and hanger kit out back.

If I were you, I'd go with a 5" flip kit first. This will give a 1" rake. Then if you want it level, add a shackle. A flip kit is cheaper than a shackle and hanger kit too.

78' Silverado · 10-04-2003, 06:58 PM

This is wat I found...And I can actually afford it

Wat yall think of this set up ?

'73 -'87 GM C-10/C-15 3/5 Economy/Deluxe Drops:
If you're after the most drop for the least money, go with our
3/5 Economy Drop. It uses Smooth Rider 3" front coil springs
and a 5" rear Western Chassis flip kit. Frame c-sections are
added to the Deluxe Kit for those requiring the maximum in
rear suspension travel (towing, load hauling, etc.).
'73-'87 C-10/C-15 3"/5" Econo Drop: $199.95

I am getting the Econo Drop

10-03-2003, 07:08 PM	#1
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	Which one....2" Drop or a 3" drop? I am about to Drop my truck a lil. Since I do not have a pic lol...Heres a lil discritpion of wat it look liek now in terms of height. I got a stock front end...and I got * left Srpings and a 2 inch lift Block in the back lol. Now from that height....The easy way would be to take the block off the back to get my 2 inch drop there and 2 inch lowering springs in the front easy easy....Or should I get 3 in srping and take one leaf out in the back for a 3 inch drop. I think to would look great but 3 I dunno. Wat do yall think? Thx guys!! __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

10-04-2003, 03:00 AM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Go with a 4/6 or 5/7 drop. You won't be satisfied and you will end up spending more time and more money if you go the small drop route just to end up with the above. That's my 2 cents. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

10-04-2003, 03:21 PM	#4
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	I dont want my truck to be even..I want it to be a lil bit higher in the back than in the front. I like that Stink Bug look haha. Wat will i need to do to do a full 4 inch drop from where it is now. Do they amke 4" inch drop Springs.....and wil it be hard to remove or drop my leaf springs? edit....I cant go to low guy either...My tires are to big lol My tire szie is P235/75R15 105S They are pretty big....I tink I can go a 4 inch drop in the front and wat w/e in the back lol. I will try and get a pick up asap! __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!! Last edited by 78' Silverado; 10-04-2003 at 03:32 PM.

10-04-2003, 06:23 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	My opinion, for what it's worth, I think a rake in a dropped truck looks bad. I know, I had about an inch or so rake in mine and couldn't stand it. I'm now at 4/6 which is level. But if you want to have a 2" rake, go with a 2.5 spindle and 1.5 coil. Then use a 4" shackle and hanger kit out back. If I were you, I'd go with a 5" flip kit first. This will give a 1" rake. Then if you want it level, add a shackle. A flip kit is cheaper than a shackle and hanger kit too. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

10-04-2003, 06:58 PM	#6
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	This is wat I found...And I can actually afford it Wat yall think of this set up ? '73 -'87 GM C-10/C-15 3/5 Economy/Deluxe Drops: If you're after the most drop for the least money, go with our 3/5 Economy Drop. It uses Smooth Rider 3" front coil springs and a 5" rear Western Chassis flip kit. Frame c-sections are added to the Deluxe Kit for those requiring the maximum in rear suspension travel (towing, load hauling, etc.). '73-'87 C-10/C-15 3"/5" Econo Drop: $199.95 I am getting the Econo Drop __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

10-03-2003, 10:53 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	dont mess with a small drop. go big, or go home. once you drop the coin on a small drop, you'll only want more.



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