how low can you go?

[DuramaxM3]

Just wondering how low can you go without bags ? Would like to get as low as possible without bags, but if I have too I will go the bag route.

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

A 5-7 is the lowest bolt on drop.

With a grinding wheel, a torch, and little to no common sense you can go 1 inch off the ground before pebbles are major obstacles.

[DuramaxM3]

Well thats what im after 1inch off the ground .

[bdiamond]

The control arms 1" off the ground isn't the best idea. Not really that safe either. If you want ground dragging low build for ground dragging low, you'll be happier in the long run.

[catch2otwo]

Originally Posted by DuramaxM3

Well thats what im after 1inch off the ground .

Whats the point if you can't drive the truck? If you want to be an inch off the ground, you are going to go bags.

[DuramaxM3]

Ok I want it to be safe

[tinydb84]

You could go 6/8 with taller tires but then you will need to modify your inner fenders, notch the frame etc.

You can run an aftermarket crossmember and be lower with coil overs.
You could also do a minor Z in the front and go lower on a stock set up.
You can do a 5/7 or 6/8 static drop and do a traditional body drop for a few more inches.

It all depends on how much work you want to do...

[DuramaxM3]

I have been thinking of the 6/8 drop and a body drop

[Oldtruckfanatic]

When I was about 19 I had a toyota that was static dropped about 1" off the pavement. I hit a manhole cover going about 30mph that was sticking up at one edge. It stopped the truck and bent the frame. Bags are a way better and safer alternative.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Oldtruckfanatic

When I was about 19 I had a toyota that was static dropped about 1" off the pavement. I hit a manhole cover going about 30mph that was sticking up at one edge. It stopped the truck and bent the frame. Bags are a way better and safer alternative.

This same thing happened to my buddy's pristine patina 65 swb back in the 90's that utilized dropped pocket a-arms.

[big d's red67]

I have about a 5.5/7 6/8 drop. 2 inch lowered CPP Moudular spindles with 2inch lowered springs with about half a coil cut off and Porterbuilt rear trailing arms with 3inch drop built in and 4inch lowered springs and a c-notch. I know 4 + 3=7 on the rear but after it was all said and done it was 8 inches lower. Rides good no rubbing expect on the front if you hit a big big dip, I have a big block if it were a small block don't think it would ever happen.