Lowering 3/4 ton

[UKNOWME]

I'm about to pick up an 88 R20. I feel I've searched all over for lowering kits. I have found Western Chassis makes a spindle but cannot find springs. As far as a flip kit I can only find DJM. I've seen some scary DJM flip kits for the 1/2 tons on this forum so I'm not too confident about that. Which also leaves me with Chassis Tech aka Airbagit. They have kits available but their quality is also questionable. I know I can switch to 1/2 ton suspension but that's further down the road. Any help on springs and flip kit for 3/4 2wd trucks? Thanks

[lolife99]

What about using 73-87 1-ton dually lowering components?
(Not the spindles because the brake caliper mount is different)
But springs, flip kits, and c-notches.
You might PM member Cochino12.
I believe he has lowered a few of these.

[UKNOWME]

I considered 1 ton flip kit but wasn't sure. I'll PM him, thanks

[tinydb84]

You can buy the axle perches for around $25 bucks. Most rearend shops can weld them on for you for $100 bucks or so. Have them match the angle of the other side and you should be close enough to use a 2 degree shim if needed.

I had a Chassis Tech/Airbaggit shackle/hanger kit on my C20 for a bit. I pulled a few of the bottom leafs and the overload. Got me 6 inches of drop.
Before:

After:

It was on my driveway which slopped a bit. The drop was more noticeable when on flat ground. I ended up bagging it before I got the front down.

You could keep everything the same and just special order springs from a spring shop to whatever drop you want as another option. Will likely be more expensive though.

[1970pelle]

I bought all my parts for my 86 C20 from Western Chassis. If you haven't called them yet, you need to. They don't have half of there stuff listed on line, so a phone call is best. I have been really pleased with everything so far, from them.

Ken

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by 1970pelle

I bought all my parts for my 86 C20 from Western Chassis. If you haven't called them yet, you need to. They don't have half of there stuff listed on line, so a phone call is best. I have been really pleased with everything so far, from them.

Ken

Thanks! Do you have any pictures of yours lowered?

[1970pelle]

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Thanks! Do you have any pictures of yours lowered?

Here you go, I'm very pleased with the ride. Its better than before, surprises most who take a ride with me. I'm still going to try and level it a bit, by dropping the rear a little lower. Was hoping to do it this weekend, but the weather has other things in store for me.

Ken

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by 1970pelle

Here you go, I'm very pleased with the ride. Its better than before, surprises most who take a ride with me. I'm still going to try and level it a bit, by dropping the rear a little lower. Was hoping to do it this weekend, but the weather has other things in store for me.

Ken

So what exactly did you use? What size tires are you running? I called WC today. The guy I spoke with was not much help. Since mine is an 88 he was confusing it with the 88-98 body style. I explained it was a carry over and the same as 73-87z. He still wasn't understanding and kept telling me he didn't know which one I needed then. He did give me a part number for 3" springs but when I look them up they are used for a 1/2 ton. Yours looks great btw!

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

You can buy the axle perches for around $25 bucks. Most rearend shops can weld them on for you for $100 bucks or so. Have them match the angle of the other side and you should be close enough to use a 2 degree shim if needed.

I had a Chassis Tech/Airbaggit shackle/hanger kit on my C20 for a bit. I pulled a few of the bottom leafs and the overload. Got me 6 inches of drop.
Before:

After:

It was on my driveway which slopped a bit. The drop was more noticeable when on flat ground. I ended up bagging it before I got the front down.

You could keep everything the same and just special order springs from a spring shop to whatever drop you want as another option. Will likely be more expensive though.

Thank you for the advise. I might consider those options if nothing else pans out.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

I'm about to pick up an 88 R20. I feel I've searched all over for lowering kits. I have found Western Chassis makes a spindle but cannot find springs. As far as a flip kit I can only find DJM. I've seen some scary DJM flip kits for the 1/2 tons on this forum so I'm not too confident about that. Which also leaves me with Chassis Tech aka Airbagit. They have kits available but their quality is also questionable. I know I can switch to 1/2 ton suspension but that's further down the road. Any help on springs and flip kit for 3/4 2wd trucks? Thanks

Since it wasn't asked, how much drop are you wanting? That response prob get's you the best answers.

[UKNOWME]

As low as I can get static!
Honestly I was hoping for at least 6" all around. Would be nice to get a 6/8 drop if possible.

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

As low as I can get static!
Honestly I was hoping for at least 6" all around. Would be nice to get a 6/8 drop if possible.

As low as you can get means some different things. You could run a porterbuilt coil over and get really low.

Anyway, I would do a an axle flip (which will get you about 8'' with the stock spring pack). Run a 3 inch drop spindle and a 2/3'' drop spring. It will get you your 6/8. You will need a C-notch for the rear.

If you plan on running shorter tires at some point you may want to rethink your plan though.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

As low as I can get static!
Honestly I was hoping for at least 6" all around. Would be nice to get a 6/8 drop if possible.

What's the budget?

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

What's the budget?

Sorry didn't mean to ignore your question. I don't have a specific budget. I'm not wanting to spend thousands. Would be nice if I could get it all for under a grand.

[cochino12]

This truck was lowered 4/5. The rear was hangers shackles with overload removed, with another leaf or maybe two removed it would have leveled out real nice. All WC stuff

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by cochino12

This truck was lowered 4/5. The rear was hangers shackles with overload removed, with another leaf or maybe two removed it would have leveled out real nice. All WC stuff

What size tires are you running there? That's almost perfect!
Front is spindles and a coil cut?