How low can you go... without bags. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cyco Path · 10-14-2002, 12:24 PM

How low can you go without being bagged, and not having problems with speed bumps and what not? My old 68 was dropped pretty low. Cut front springs and heated the rear springs so I'm not sure how low it got. We just did it till it looked right. But the crossmember was within a few inches of the ground.

I guess basically I'm asking the guys with like 4 - 6 lowering kits if they have problems.

Chevyc10! · 10-14-2002, 04:09 PM

As far as I know 4-6 is the max without bags. I have a 4-5 and haven't hit anything yet...But I don't haul anything either.

Alexis · 10-14-2002, 04:27 PM

well it depends on your suspension components. in the front you can a lowering controlle arm, lowering springs, and a drop spindle. this should drop the fron at least 5-6 inches depending on the items and there "lowering abilities". On the rear you just got to get a lowering spring a drop in a lowering block with a c-notch cause anything with more then a 6 inch drop in the rear will need a c-notch.

edit:somehow i got off track with your "subject" question. i got a 4/6 and i dont hit much unless i'm speeding over speed bumps. But i am going to lower the rear about 1/2" to 1" so i can level out the truck a little bit more. but 4/6 does fine in the streets. if you have a manuel trans that might it the ground more then your exhaust pipes that hang below the frame.

Dropt72Shortbed · 10-14-2002, 05:02 PM

mines dropped 5-5.5" in front with hacked coils.

its pretty much as low as you can go, the truck doesnt scrape while driving but its so low that cambers a problem (upper arm has a ish load of shims on it and it still not perfect) and i drag the headers on pretty much all speed bumps

Low68 · 10-14-2002, 07:58 PM

Eh, Hem. May I correct you all. You can go lower than a 4-6 WITHOUT bags. I didn't have a problem with speed bumps.

.....But then again, you guys may want to acually drive yours. Sorry, I just had to post this reply

<--------- That thing is awesome!
Low68

billogna · 10-14-2002, 08:28 PM

I'm lowered about 4 1/2" in front and 5 3/4" in the rear and rarely scrape. If I do, it's always my mufflers, which are just forward of my trans xmember. I read somewhere (an airbag company catalog, I think) that 4 1/2 inches of ground clearance at the center of a vehicle is suitable for everyday driving, and I have 4" because of my mufflers, so I suppose that statement is fairly accurate.

chevjayfsd · 10-15-2002, 06:35 PM

Mine is lowered 5.5 in the front with the Doetch Tech Drop Shocks,, I have bottomed out a couple of times but it's not bad at all. Just watch those speed bumps and dips

*big71* · 10-15-2002, 10:03 PM

you can go 5-7 but you will need to c-notch the back

10-14-2002, 12:24 PM	#1
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	How low can you go... without bags. How low can you go without being bagged, and not having problems with speed bumps and what not? My old 68 was dropped pretty low. Cut front springs and heated the rear springs so I'm not sure how low it got. We just did it till it looked right. But the crossmember was within a few inches of the ground. I guess basically I'm asking the guys with like 4 - 6 lowering kits if they have problems. __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

10-14-2002, 04:09 PM	#2
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	As far as I know 4-6 is the max without bags. I have a 4-5 and haven't hit anything yet...But I don't haul anything either. __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

10-14-2002, 04:27 PM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	hehehe well it depends on your suspension components. in the front you can a lowering controlle arm, lowering springs, and a drop spindle. this should drop the fron at least 5-6 inches depending on the items and there "lowering abilities". On the rear you just got to get a lowering spring a drop in a lowering block with a c-notch cause anything with more then a 6 inch drop in the rear will need a c-notch. edit:somehow i got off track with your "subject" question. i got a 4/6 and i dont hit much unless i'm speeding over speed bumps. But i am going to lower the rear about 1/2" to 1" so i can level out the truck a little bit more. but 4/6 does fine in the streets. if you have a manuel trans that might it the ground more then your exhaust pipes that hang below the frame. Last edited by Alexis; 10-14-2002 at 04:30 PM.

10-14-2002, 07:58 PM	#5
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Eh, Hem. May I correct you all. You can go lower than a 4-6 WITHOUT bags. I didn't have a problem with speed bumps. .....But then again, you guys may want to acually drive yours. Sorry, I just had to post this reply <--------- That thing is awesome! Low68 Attached Images __________________ Build Thread

10-14-2002, 08:28 PM	#6
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	I'm lowered about 4 1/2" in front and 5 3/4" in the rear and rarely scrape. If I do, it's always my mufflers, which are just forward of my trans xmember. I read somewhere (an airbag company catalog, I think) that 4 1/2 inches of ground clearance at the center of a vehicle is suitable for everyday driving, and I have 4" because of my mufflers, so I suppose that statement is fairly accurate. __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

10-14-2002, 05:02 PM	#4
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	mines dropped 5-5.5" in front with hacked coils. its pretty much as low as you can go, the truck doesnt scrape while driving but its so low that cambers a problem (upper arm has a ish load of shims on it and it still not perfect) and i drag the headers on pretty much all speed bumps

10-15-2002, 06:35 PM	#7
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	is mine the lowest??? Mine is lowered 5.5 in the front with the Doetch Tech Drop Shocks,, I have bottomed out a couple of times but it's not bad at all. Just watch those speed bumps and dips __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

10-15-2002, 10:03 PM	#8
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	you can go 5-7 but you will need to c-notch the back

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