how low do you guys think my truck is?

[camshaftgsxr]

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

the leaves could be de arched

I understand the concept but is it cause by time? Or do people actually do it intentionally? And if so how? Im beginning to agree with stepper the po went through alot of trouble to avoid buying parts
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[gchemist]

Solution = measurements
Stock height with stock wheels, measure to the center portion of the wheel well.
Front = 32"
Rear = 34"
Measure from the ground up, the difference is your drop.

So what is your drop?

[camshaftgsxr]

Originally Posted by gchemist

Solution = measurements
Stock height with stock wheels, measure to the center portion of the wheel well.
Front = 32"
Rear = 34"
Measure from the ground up, the difference is your drop.

So what is your drop?

Thank you very much, I'll measure tomorrow.

Believe it or not I had posted threads requesting those measurements about a year ago and they died postless,
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[camshaftgsxr]

Oh wait what is the stock wheel height? I can do the math just give me the total height OR tire size xxx/xxrxx
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[gchemist]

There is a difference between knowledge and wisdom!! You are welcome.

Ya should have posted on my other frequent site.

Check the door jam. I think 235/75R15.

[camshaftgsxr]

Haha... Door jam... The only sticker left there is the made in Canada sticker lol, thanks for the tire size I'll double check with google and tire rack tomorrow before I measure
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[J Knight]

Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

Yes my plan is to buy drop spindles for the front and as soon as I figure out what has been done to the rear work out a plan to lower it as well. My problem isn't a lack of technical knowledge so much as not knowing the current situation my truck is in because my only references are those I find on here are google
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How low do you want to go?

[rwhit57]

I put shackles and hangers on my truck originally because I use it for what it is, a truck. I tow a 26' pontoon boat from storage to the water and back, haul boards, dirt, and everything else a truck does. I'm getting ready to flip the rearend only because I want a new look. I doubt I can pull the boat after I do this(maybe) but my point is everyone wants a little different look or has different uses for their truck. It doesn't make them a retard or stupid.

[flamingbig10]

Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

I understand the concept but is it cause by time? Or do people actually do it intentionally? And if so how? Im beginning to agree with stepper the po went through alot of trouble to avoid buying parts
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de arched springs are usually done intentionally with heat not the best choice, its been a method used since the beginning of automobiles, there's nothing wrong with your drop method

[camshaftgsxr]

Originally Posted by J Knight

How low do you want to go?

As low as I can without bags, or spending ridiculous amounts of money. But I'll settle for almost as statically low as possible if I can do it easily enough
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[J Knight]

Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

As low as I can without bags, or spending ridiculous amounts of money. But I'll settle for almost as statically low as possible if I can do it easily enough
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Buy a kit for the front with a 2.5 or 3in spinde and a 2in drop spring for a 4.5 to 5in and the front will be covered.

For the rear get the flip kit with shock extenders.
Doing it this way you dont have to spend extra money on drop shocks for front or rear.

The only issue is your current leaf spring condition. If your leafs springs have been dearched you may not have enough room between the top of your leafs to fit the axle with out a c-notch. Same thing if you have a drop shackle.

If you dont know just buy a set of junkyard leaf springs and you should be good to go.

[88Jimmy4x4]

take a look at the front rear leaf spring hanger and see if its bolted on or rivoted. It might have drop hangers, few leafs removed and cut coils up front or lowering coils.

Looks like 2/3 or 2/4 to me

[camshaftgsxr]

The rear spring looks to be dearched quite a bit, I'm doing the math right now on my iPod so gimme a minute and I'll tell you what it is winner gets a gold star
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[camshaftgsxr]

Ok here's what I got

It has been Lowered 2.3 inches in the front and 3.8 inches in the rear
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And thanks for all the responses and help guys it's good to finally have a solid number to work with

[8T1stepper]

It looks partialy low.
I'm thinking it's not nearly low enough, you're half way there.

[camshaftgsxr]

Originally Posted by 8T1stepper

It looks partialy low.
I'm thinking it's not nearly low enough, you're half way there.

you sir are 100% correct