03-23-2007, 06:55 PM | #1 |
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How Much To Lower??
I'm getting ready to drop my 68 (coil springs) and I am trying to get a feel for how much to lower it. I already have 1 bagged truck so I don't want to bag this one. Can you guys post some pics of your trucks with the amount you lowered them so I can get a feel I don't know if I want to go full slam or mild, I do know I want the truck to set level.
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03-23-2007, 07:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: How Much To Lower??
If you like low,And don't want to break the bank.This is what I would suggest: 2.5" drop spindles,and cut one coil, for the front. For the rear Either get some 6" drop springs or RE7 slam specialties bags and a schrader valve to set ride hieght. I know you said no bags but if you have the coils in the rear,its so damn easy on our trucks.The bags in the rear are a bolt in and give you adjustability for stance.
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03-23-2007, 08:41 PM | #3 |
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Here's mine. 1 1/2 coils cut in front and 5" ECE drop springs out back. If I could do it over I wouldn't have cut that much out of the front. I think it's about a 3.5/5 drop.
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03-23-2007, 08:46 PM | #4 |
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Dave, I really like the stance on your truck with the rallys
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03-23-2007, 08:59 PM | #5 |
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Thanks! I though about putting a 1" block in the rear to level it out, but I never did get around to it.
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03-23-2007, 09:19 PM | #6 |
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Re: How Much To Lower??
My truck is exactly what cabinetguy said. Spindles and 1 coil cut in front with 6 ich springs in the rear.
Pic in signature.
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03-24-2007, 06:09 AM | #7 |
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I'm runnin a 2.5" drop spindle combined with a 1" drop coil in the front. Out back are 6" drop coils along with a super track bar kit.
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This much, .
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03-24-2007, 10:50 PM | #10 |
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SEE TEN does your truck set level or does the back set higher? I think 3/6 is what im looking for unless some one else has somyhing else to show. thanks guys
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03-24-2007, 11:07 PM | #11 |
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i just noticed see ten and his buddy are using dp cans for bump stops...hahaha good choice btw
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03-24-2007, 11:09 PM | #12 |
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I wanted it as close to level as I could get it. It still has a very slight rake but not near as much as a lot of guys are running. I went with the 3.5/6 because the 4/6 just looked like way to much rake for my taste. Of course my tires aren't the same size front and rear so that is probably affecting the stance as well.
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03-24-2007, 11:42 PM | #13 |
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nice truck I appreciate the help its hard to picture what the truck is going to look like with the drawings they use in the parts catalog
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03-24-2007, 11:45 PM | #14 |
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GREASEMONKEY72 bakersfield CA I grew up out in taft for 20 years I shure don't miss that place!!
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03-25-2007, 11:20 AM | #15 |
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I'm about to drop mine too in the next few weeks and I was wondering if I drop 3.5/5 on my LWB do you all think I'm gonna run into problems with my 15" wheels rubbing?
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03-25-2007, 02:22 PM | #16 |
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Any time you combine a drop spindle with a 15" wheel there is a possibility for interference. If you have a skinny wheel or one that most of the offset goes to the outside your chances of no interference are better.
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03-25-2007, 02:26 PM | #17 |
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Thanks See Ten. If I do the drop then that adds to the arguement of going 5 lug instead of 6 since I might have to get bigger wheels anyways.
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