Lowering my c20

[bcwilson_1]

Ok ive searched and either missed it or didn't look long enough (adhd). Im looking to lower my c20 about 4-5 inches in the rear, and about 2 inches in front. I have 16" wheels and stock 31" tires currently. Im eventually going to a 20" rim and about a 30" tire. For now, can I take any leafs out to lower it a couple inches in the rear? And ive read about cutting front coils by 1 coil safely. How much drop could I get cutting 1 coil up front, and taking the overload leaf and however many others safely in the rear? I wont be using the truck to haul more than a light boat and an atv (2000 lbs. Max at a time).


If there is a specific thread or build on here please link me to it.


EDIT** Im just wanting to do a budget type drop until I get my new wheels. Then, I will be going normal route and getting new suspension.

[72c20customcamper]

I took two out of the rear dropped about 1 1/2 But you need to shim the u bolt nuts to clamp the rear tight. Mine bottomed out before they were tight. Haven't done the front yet but I'm going to use drop spindles. And then 2 inch lowering shackles in the rear.

[PepperTreeGarage]

It'll look sweet once you do the full rebuild. I'm still working on it, but this is the stance on ours. lots to do yet. 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 Custom Camper.

[84yotamann]

how much did you drop yours pepper??

[PepperTreeGarage]

Originally Posted by 84yotamann

how much did you drop yours pepper??

5.5 front. Flipkit and pulled bottom leaf in back, approx. 7.5. It's not done yet as I'm adding helper bags in the rear for loads and trailer duties.

[bcwilson_1]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

5.5 front. Flipkit and pulled bottom leaf in back, approx. 7.5. It's not done yet as I'm adding helper bags in the rear for loads and trailer duties.

That looks good... Probably a little lower than ill go. I don't want the tucked look, just on top of the tires

...actually now that I look at it, it looks like yours might be just on top of the tires? Its kinda dark around the tires in the pic.

[84yotamann]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

5.5 front. Flipkit and pulled bottom leaf in back, approx. 7.5. It's not done yet as I'm adding helper bags in the rear for loads and trailer duties.

Hey Pepper looks like you made the spring under pad yourself, is the any measurements i would need to make one or does it pretty much just to keep the pinion angle off the stock pad?

[bcwilson_1]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I took two out of the rear dropped about 1 1/2 But you need to shim the u bolt nuts to clamp the rear tight. Mine bottomed out before they were tight. Haven't done the front yet but I'm going to use drop spindles. And then 2 inch lowering shackles in the rear.

I like how this looks like it still has a slight rake. Maybe I could do this and put a slightly thicker tire on the back wheels to fill the wells. How did yours effect ride quality? Did it smooth it out a bit?