6" rear drop coils questions I need advice

[kens65fb]

I have been running 4" drop coils on the rear of my 64 Fleetside for the last 2 years, and I always wished that it was a tad lower

I recently replaced my rear tires (245/45/18) (26.7" tall) with 255/55/18 tires which are 2.3 inches taller at (29.0" tall)

This raised the rear rake considerably, it's too high for my liking.

I already have a small c notch, and the shock relocation brackets and drop shocks installed.

It seems that I have 2 options, 6" drop coils, or air ride, any opinions?

Has anyone used 6" drop coils in the rear, any problems??

[Angrywood]

if you got the money put it on bags. i did a coil drop for now until i get to spend the money for bags. i believe coils will be a smoother ride where bags would be more bouncy and rigid is my understanding. I like how they look parked laying flat on the ground

[kens65fb]

Originally Posted by Angrywood

if you got the money put it on bags. i did a coil drop for now until i get to spend the money for bags. i believe coils will be a smoother ride where bags would be more bouncy and rigid is my understanding. I like how they look parked laying flat on the ground

What size coils on the rear do you have?

I already have 4" drop coils , I'm looking to go lower.

I would like to hear from someone running 6" drop coils in the rear.

[Angrywood]

Originally Posted by kens65fb

What size coils on the rear do you have?

I already have 4" drop coils , I'm looking to go lower.

I would like to hear from someone running 6" drop coils in the rear.

now that i think about it...im not sure. i did a static drop without a c-notch. didnt have to. so im wondering if i did a 6 or just a 3" id have to look for the receipt. or ill try to measure the springs to get a better idea. ill get back to you to you and let you know. just swapped out an alternator and am blazing hot out here...

[AcampoDave]

I tired them once with no c notch. Just like having no springs at all. Immediately returned them and got 4 inchers.

[62bagger]

I have the 6" springs in the rear and 2" drop spindles and 2" springs in the front. I'm happy with the stance.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Angrywood

if you got the money put it on bags. i did a coil drop for now until i get to spend the money for bags. i believe coils will be a smoother ride where bags would be more bouncy and rigid is my understanding. I like how they look parked laying flat on the ground

Air springs (bags) will ride just as good as coil springs can when used @ their recommended air pressure for a given height. Too little of air pressure might set it lower but it will be a bouncy ride. Too much pressure will ride higher & firmer. The need is to source the right size & type of bag/air spring for the specific application.

[jweb]

Why not just add lowering blocks? They are made in 1", 1.5" or 2"
https://www.performanceonline.com/60...rear-aluminum/

[forestb]

Originally Posted by jweb

Why not just add lowering blocks? They are made in 1", 1.5" or 2"
https://www.performanceonline.com/60...rear-aluminum/

x2

I would go with a 2 in drop block. That way you don't have to adjust your track bar or get new shocks.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by forestb

x2

I would go with a 2 in drop block. That way you don't have to adjust your track bar or get new shocks.

I agree here since you have larger diameter wheels which help negate the scrubline downside w/the taller T/A drop blocks.