Looking for Rear Suspension Advice

[CRGRS 66]

I want to lower my rear end 4" from stock height, seems to be currently sitting about 2" lower than stock height. Someone suggested bagging it, but I don't know if I want to go there. I have no experience with bagging, and I am not a welder fabricator, prefer to bolt on my mods. I have no interest in laying it out, or C-Notching etc. It would however be nice to have the ride height adjustable for when I am towing, or have a load of wood.

Open to suggestions, sorry, could not imagine what to search for to find the help I am looking for.

If you take the time, I thank you in advance for your input.

[chevjayfsd]

4" Springs or 2" blocks with what you have. Would be the cheapest.

Could do a schrader valve rear bag setup. (Valves you would air up with air compressor... no onboard air supply.)

[65Gregg]

Too bad you're north of the border, I have some leftover CPP bits & pieces...blocks would be a good start.

[CRGRS 66]

I have been considering 4" lowering springs and matching shocks. As long as I am dismantling it, I plan to upgrade with new parts, so, not necessarily looking for the cheapest method.

I like the sound of the bags that you pressurize with a tire type valve. Don't know where to start looking at that type of product, or have any idea how that system would work. Sounds kind of like the air shocks guys use to put in their dads car to jack up the rear end...

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by 65Gregg

Too bad you're north of the border, I have some leftover CPP bits & pieces...blocks would be a good start.

Very kind of you. Not sure what you have, and if it would be of any use to me, but I do have an address in buffalo... my cousins in-laws.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by chevjayfsd

4" Springs or 2" blocks with what you have. Would be the cheapest.

Could do a schrader valve rear bag setup. (Valves you would air up with air compressor... no onboard air supply.)

thanks for the input

[chevjayfsd]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

thanks for the input

Check the suspension marketplace... AVS_JASON was running a special for a schrader valve kit.

[65Gregg]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Very kind of you. Not sure what you have, and if it would be of any use to me, but I do have an address in buffalo... my cousins in-laws.

Never mind, I just remembered the parts I have are for a 5" drop not a 4"...

[Pro Performance]

You could go with the Porterbuilt rear kit, and just add some misc. fittings and tire valves to make it work. It is all bolt-on and will give you the adjustability.

http://www.azproperformance.com/Port...-Rear-Kit.html

[Portmod7]

I don't think you can go wrong with simply installing 4" drop springs and be done with it. If you load it up once in a while, and notice you need a little more spring, put some helper air springs on it and air them up when you want to haul.

I don't understand why you would run bags just to get a 4" drop. They are great if you want to ride really low so you can raise it up in some situations, or even set the thing on the ground when you park. And I'm not saying they can't be made to ride well or perform well, it just seems like way too much trouble for a simple 4" drop.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by chevjayfsd

Check the suspension marketplace... AVS_JASON was running a special for a schrader valve kit.

Thank you!

Originally Posted by 65Gregg

Never mind, I just remembered the parts I have are for a 5" drop not a 4"...

A kind offer none the lees, thanks!

Originally Posted by Pro Performance

You could go with the Porterbuilt rear kit, and just add some misc. fittings and tire valves to make it work. It is all bolt-on and will give you the adjustability.

Something to consider for sure, this I take it would be in place of springs?

Originally Posted by Portmod7

I don't think you can go wrong with simply installing 4" drop springs and be done with it. If you load it up once in a while, and notice you need a little more spring, put some helper air springs on it and air them up when you want to haul.

Appreciate the input, helper springs an option, not sure where I would look for these.

All of the input is much appreciated!

[Pro Performance]

Yes, it would take place of the springs.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Pro Performance

Yes, it would take place of the springs.

I find this an interesting option.... shocks?, trac bar, what should I do there if I go this route, will I need any other changes or components? Should we maybe communicate outside of the forum via email?

[Pro Performance]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

I find this an interesting option.... shocks?, trac bar, what should I do there if I go this route, will I need any other changes or components? Should we maybe communicate outside of the forum via email?

Sure, that is no problem and we can go over the details. You can give me a call @ 480-420-8175 or email me at: travis@azproperformance.com

Travis

[6772owner]

I used the ECE rear kit in my 72' C10 and loved it, lowered the rear some, great load capacity, rode nice, relocated the shocks, included an adjustable track bar and I never had a single problem with it. Their kit uses the large Firestone sleeve bags (think small semi) and they are awesome, just my .02.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by 6772owner

I used the ECE rear kit in my 72' C10 and loved it, lowered the rear some, great load capacity, rode nice, relocated the shocks, included an adjustable track bar and I never had a single problem with it. Their kit uses the large Firestone sleeve bags (think small semi) and they are awesome, just my .02.

Thank you, I have been giving it a lot of thought, I am leaning toward the porterbuilt bags and adjustable track bar. Just set up a shraeder valve somewhere hand for when I want/need to adjust ride height.

[6772owner]

Cant go wrong with anything Porterbuilt, I bought mine before I knew there was other options (and it was like 8 years ago). I used individual shraeders as the license plate bolts for years before I went to on board air, it works just fine, I carried a small 12v (cigarette lighter type) air compressor in the truck just in case... it came in handy more than a few times.

[jimmydean]

Originally Posted by Pro Performance

You could go with the Porterbuilt rear kit, and just add some misc. fittings and tire valves to make it work. It is all bolt-on and will give you the adjustability.

http://www.azproperformance.com/Port...-Rear-Kit.html

This is just like the rear setup I used on my '69 because I didn't want to do the notch yet. It was awesome to be able to adjust the height because I towed with my '69 as well.

And Nate overbuilds everything, so you know it's built to last.

[robnolimit]

Try a combo of 2" blocks, and a 2" spring. This set up fools the back of the truck into thinking that it only has a 2" drop. So, stock length shocks, and the OE panhard rod are still good. As for upgrades from there, 1) rear sway bar, 2) long adjustable panhard rod and mount kit, 3) shock re-locators and shocks. No notch needed for a 4" drop.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

This is just like the rear setup I used on my '69 because I didn't want to do the notch yet. It was awesome to be able to adjust the height because I towed with my '69 as well.

And Nate overbuilds everything, so you know it's built to last.

thanks jd, yes, I like the flexibility for towing and loads

Originally Posted by robnolimit

Try a combo of 2" blocks, and a 2" spring. This set up fools the back of the truck into thinking that it only has a 2" drop. So, stock length shocks, and the OE panhard rod are still good. As for upgrades from there, 1) rear sway bar, 2) long adjustable panhard rod and mount kit, 3) shock re-locators and shocks. No notch needed for a 4" drop.

thanks rob, I am planning on a sway bar as well, looking at the porterbuilt bag kit, and long panhard bar, and the CPP forward facing sway bar. I am also close to pulling the trigger on a CPP front drop/disc brake kit, and 2" lowering springs and shocks. Do you have like products that I can consider, maybe PM me.