Best 1½" Drop Springs?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 02-20-2004, 06:01 AM

Give me some suggestions for 1½" Drop Springs, prices couldn't hurt either...

ocbaud · 02-20-2004, 09:47 AM

western chassis is what i am running

BaggedC10 · 02-20-2004, 02:08 PM

Western Chassis is the only company that offers 1.5" coil springs to my knowledge.

DJM 3" spindles + 1.5 coil springs=4.5" of drop.

TIMSPEED · 02-20-2004, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10
DJM 3" spindles + 1.5 coil springs=4.5" of drop.

EXACTLY!

I can't run 5" with these tires, but I CAN run 4½"

Tom · 02-20-2004, 06:49 PM

If ya dont mind me asking, what tires? Cause Eibach is the only spring manufactuer out there IMO.

TIMSPEED · 02-20-2004, 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by Tom
If ya dont mind me asking, what tires?

255/55 17 (28" OD, but the front's measure to about 27.75")

BaggedC10 · 02-20-2004, 07:41 PM

Why would you base a decision on something that WILL be replaced (Tires)...??? Buy new tires, simple as that! Besides, that tire size is cheap.

I also agree w/ Tom that Eibach is the way to go. I had a pair for my 86' and they looked awesome.

TIMSPEED · 02-20-2004, 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10
Why would you base a decision on something that WILL be replaced (Tires)...??? Buy new tires, simple as that! Besides, that tire size is cheap.

255/50 17's are relatively cheap, at $90 a tire...but my tires are BRAND NEW...unless I can somehow sell my two fronts and get some money to buy two new fronts...then again, I can just wait it out until they get swapped with the rears, then get new fronts (like next year or so) Hmmm...plus 2" drop springs are $100 cheaper!

BaggedC10 · 02-20-2004, 11:52 PM

Next year? Forget that! Take the hit and put it down 5/7"!

78SilveradoSWB · 02-21-2004, 12:30 AM

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Originally posted by Tom
If ya dont mind me asking, what tires? Cause Eibach is the only spring manufactuer out there IMO.

I don't think Eibach is the only drop spring company out there. I bought a set of Belltech 1" front drop springs from Summit for about $95 and I think they a 1.5" one too.

TIMSPEED · 02-21-2004, 12:48 AM

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Originally posted by 78SilveradoSWB
I bought a set of Belltech 1" front drop springs from Summit for about $95 and I think they a 1.5" one too.

Those same BellTech's are now $140...it says lowers between 1" and 2", those are the ones I'm planning on getting
BellTech 1" Drop Springs

02-20-2004, 06:01 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Best 1½" Drop Springs?? Give me some suggestions for 1½" Drop Springs, prices couldn't hurt either... __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-20-2004, 02:08 PM	#3
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Western Chassis is the only company that offers 1.5" coil springs to my knowledge. DJM 3" spindles + 1.5 coil springs=4.5" of drop. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-20-2004, 06:49 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	If ya dont mind me asking, what tires? Cause Eibach is the only spring manufactuer out there IMO. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-20-2004, 07:41 PM	#7
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Why would you base a decision on something that WILL be replaced (Tires)...??? Buy new tires, simple as that! Besides, that tire size is cheap. I also agree w/ Tom that Eibach is the way to go. I had a pair for my 86' and they looked awesome. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-20-2004, 11:52 PM	#9
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Next year? Forget that! Take the hit and put it down 5/7"! __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-20-2004, 09:47 AM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	western chassis is what i am running

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