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bluejimmy76 · 01-26-2005, 03:56 AM

I just got done lowering my 76 stepside. I will get pics up this weekend. Truck looks killer!!!!

dons454s · 01-26-2005, 02:40 PM

Dont tease us like that we want the pics man

Ric83 · 01-26-2005, 03:01 PM

hotrodhomi · 01-26-2005, 04:24 PM

how far did you go?

bluejimmy76 · 02-02-2005, 02:48 AM

sorry guys no pics yet, I need to get someone to host the pics so I can get them on here. I have a MAC so its kinda tricky and Im not that computer savvy. I can tell you it I went 5 1/2 and 5 on it. I used the summit spindles and cut the stock heavy duty spring 1 coil. In the back took out 2 leafs from the heavy duty 7 spring pack and used the shackle kit. The truck rides killer and I have 265/50-15's in front and 295/50-15's out back on 8" truck ralleys.

bigblock73 · 02-02-2005, 07:59 AM

E-mail me the pics and I will post them for you

jdodge@73-87.com

784X4GUY · 02-02-2005, 10:20 AM

Congrats man...Later Mike

bluejimmy76 · 02-03-2005, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

E-mail me the pics and I will post them for you

jdodge@73-87.com

thanks jeff, check you email.

bigblock73 · 02-03-2005, 09:33 AM

Here you go Mike. Nice truck BTW!

Which one are you going to use for your avatar?

Also, I was able to attach these directly from you using the boards "manage attachments" feature. You should have been able to do the same.

75stepside · 02-03-2005, 10:18 AM

i've been waiting for these pics all week! lol!

so, let me get this right, you lowered the front w/ 5.5" and then in the rear you used a shackle kit (which is usually 2", right?) and then you took out some leaves to get the other 3" of drop?

i'm looking to do mine... and was going to use 2" drop coils from Timspeed and 2" shackles... is this a good idea? i DO NOT WANT to slam the truck... just drop it down a lil...

Ric83 · 02-03-2005, 10:53 AM

Wow, tha tlooks sick

784X4GUY · 02-03-2005, 11:13 AM

nice looking truck, good luck with it...Later Mike

PRUNEDA · 02-03-2005, 10:32 PM

Truck looks awesome!!

phantom dually · 02-03-2005, 11:00 PM

NIce truck man!! I love stepsides!!

bluejimmy76 · 02-04-2005, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75stepside

i've been waiting for these pics all week! lol!

so, let me get this right, you lowered the front w/ 5.5" and then in the rear you used a shackle kit (which is usually 2", right?) and then you took out some leaves to get the other 3" of drop?

i'm looking to do mine... and was going to use 2" drop coils from Timspeed and 2" shackles... is this a good idea? i DO NOT WANT to slam the truck... just drop it down a lil...

I used the 2 1/2 summit spindle and cut 1 coil out of the spring, then used the summit shackle and hanger kit, also removed 2 springs out of the spring pack, used to have 6 springs plus overload now has 4 plus the overload.

I saw pics of your truck(NICE!!) love that color. looks like you have standard suspension not the HD like mine does. The shackles for the rear of the leaf spring will drop it 2 inches, or get your springs de-arched. If your not gonna tow anything take 1 or 2 springs out. In the front I would just cut 1 coil off the spring and check the height. It should only go down no more than 3 inches. Good luck and take pics!!!

01-26-2005, 03:56 AM	#1
bluejimmy76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nor Cal inda 408/916 Posts: 31	successful job well done! I just got done lowering my 76 stepside. I will get pics up this weekend. Truck looks killer!!!! __________________ My 1st 76 sierra classic stepside Owned: 76 chevy suburban 85 chevy K1500 90 chevy C1500 90 chevy K1500 sub 97 chevy C3500 crewcab dually 2000 chevy C3500 crewcab dually

01-26-2005, 03:01 PM	#3
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	__________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

02-02-2005, 02:48 AM	#5
bluejimmy76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nor Cal inda 408/916 Posts: 31	sorry guys no pics yet, I need to get someone to host the pics so I can get them on here. I have a MAC so its kinda tricky and Im not that computer savvy. I can tell you it I went 5 1/2 and 5 on it. I used the summit spindles and cut the stock heavy duty spring 1 coil. In the back took out 2 leafs from the heavy duty 7 spring pack and used the shackle kit. The truck rides killer and I have 265/50-15's in front and 295/50-15's out back on 8" truck ralleys. __________________ My 1st 76 sierra classic stepside Owned: 76 chevy suburban 85 chevy K1500 90 chevy C1500 90 chevy K1500 sub 97 chevy C3500 crewcab dually 2000 chevy C3500 crewcab dually

02-02-2005, 07:59 AM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	E-mail me the pics and I will post them for you jdodge@73-87.com __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-02-2005, 10:20 AM	#7
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Congrats man...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

01-26-2005, 02:40 PM	#2
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	Dont tease us like that we want the pics man

01-26-2005, 04:24 PM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	how far did you go?

02-03-2005, 09:33 AM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Here you go Mike. Nice truck BTW! Which one are you going to use for your avatar? Also, I was able to attach these directly from you using the boards "manage attachments" feature. You should have been able to do the same. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-03-2005, 10:18 AM	#10
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	i've been waiting for these pics all week! lol! so, let me get this right, you lowered the front w/ 5.5" and then in the rear you used a shackle kit (which is usually 2", right?) and then you took out some leaves to get the other 3" of drop? i'm looking to do mine... and was going to use 2" drop coils from Timspeed and 2" shackles... is this a good idea? i DO NOT WANT to slam the truck... just drop it down a lil...

02-03-2005, 10:53 AM	#11
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Wow, tha tlooks sick __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

02-03-2005, 11:13 AM	#12
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	nice looking truck, good luck with it...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

02-03-2005, 10:32 PM	#13
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Truck looks awesome!!

02-03-2005, 11:00 PM	#14
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	NIce truck man!! I love stepsides!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448



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