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red86chevy · 08-24-2005, 10:24 PM

Well I finished installing my 2" drop shackles on the rear the other day, now the front needs to come down a little also. I was thinking of ordering some 2" lowering coil springs from sumitt. If I install these will I need to replace the shocks with some that are made for lowering or will the stock ones be ok? Will any other components be affected?

Thank you,
Jeremy

*iceman7329* · 08-24-2005, 10:46 PM

Shorter shocks will be needed. Thats about it.

hotrodhomi · 08-24-2005, 11:44 PM

use spindles it will ride better.

**N2TRUX** · 08-25-2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

use spindles it will ride better.

At least it won't change your ride. If you like your ride now, spindles are the way to go, and they don't "require" you to run a shorter shock.
On the other hand if you would like your truck to handle the corners without leaning so bad then lowering springs and a good shock will make a big difference. If you are looking for better handling, install an anti-sway bar if you don't already have one.....

bwright · 08-25-2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

use spindles it will ride better.

I went from 3" drop coils to 2" spindles and 1" coils on my old 88 S10....there was no difference in ride quality. The only difference I felt was a lighter wallet.

08-24-2005, 10:24 PM	#1
red86chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sc Posts: 77	Front 2" drop coil springs Well I finished installing my 2" drop shackles on the rear the other day, now the front needs to come down a little also. I was thinking of ordering some 2" lowering coil springs from sumitt. If I install these will I need to replace the shocks with some that are made for lowering or will the stock ones be ok? Will any other components be affected? Thank you, Jeremy __________________ 86 c-10 383 w/ sportsman II heads comp 286h cam Edlbrock RPM Performer intake Holley 750 th350 w/2400 stall 3.73 gears with powertrax No-Slip posi unit. Just broken in good. Will get a 1/4 time this week.

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08-24-2005, 10:46 PM	#2
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Shorter shocks will be needed. Thats about it.

08-24-2005, 11:44 PM	#3
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	use spindles it will ride better.



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