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**Nima** · 06-22-2005, 09:15 PM

drop the rear more than front?
Hi;
When I read different thread most of the time (if not all), I see that rear always dropped at least 1" mroe than front. I personally like the stock stance but if there is any advantage to this, I don't mind to change the rear coil to 1" drop since I am gona change the coils all around very soon.
Thanks.

Bamm · 06-22-2005, 09:24 PM

You drop the rear 1" - 2" more than the front because these trucks have a little bit of a "rake" style stance to them from the factory. The rear is just higher than the front, and most people (not all) want a "level" stance when they lower their truck.......Jerry

69 longhorn · 06-22-2005, 10:02 PM

I like a little nose down rake myself.....not a lot, but just enough to notice. asfar as advantage/disadvantage, on the street you will see no diffs either way. The old rule on the street /strip stuff , was taht an auto trans liked a pretty level stance......a stick shift liked a nosed down attituded, due to the hard chassis reaction that stick caused! stick shift vehicles really stand up hard

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ac102nv · 06-23-2005, 12:38 AM

as mentioed above, plus some of us run taller tires in the back and don't want too much rake. ie 1" taller tire, 2" shorter spring, equals slight rake. Just not as much as factory.

It's all personal preference...

matthufham · 06-23-2005, 03:35 AM

on two wheel drive trucks, the front is lower, and when a heavy load is in the bed, the rear drops so the truck is level. on a 4wd, the front is higher to maneuver over obstacles.

70GMC_BOB · 06-23-2005, 11:38 AM

if you were to say use drop blocks in the rear of a 3/4ton, can you haul the same load, but it would just squat more? or is it not good for show??

matthufham · 06-23-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70GMC_BOB

if you were to say use drop blocks in the rear of a 3/4ton, can you haul the same load, but it would just squat more? or is it not good for show??

it probably will have no effect on hauling. and it will only squat lower because the truck overall is lower.

06-22-2005, 09:15 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Why do you ... drop the rear more than front? Hi; When I read different thread most of the time (if not all), I see that rear always dropped at least 1" mroe than front. I personally like the stock stance but if there is any advantage to this, I don't mind to change the rear coil to 1" drop since I am gona change the coils all around very soon. Thanks.

06-22-2005, 09:24 PM	#2
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	You drop the rear 1" - 2" more than the front because these trucks have a little bit of a "rake" style stance to them from the factory. The rear is just higher than the front, and most people (not all) want a "level" stance when they lower their truck.......Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

06-22-2005, 10:02 PM	#3
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I like a little nose down rake myself.....not a lot, but just enough to notice. asfar as advantage/disadvantage, on the street you will see no diffs either way. The old rule on the street /strip stuff , was taht an auto trans liked a pretty level stance......a stick shift liked a nosed down attituded, due to the hard chassis reaction that stick caused! stick shift vehicles really stand up hard L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

06-23-2005, 12:38 AM	#4
ac102nv Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 156	as mentioed above, plus some of us run taller tires in the back and don't want too much rake. ie 1" taller tire, 2" shorter spring, equals slight rake. Just not as much as factory. It's all personal preference... __________________ '72 C10 lwb 454/TH400

06-23-2005, 11:38 AM	#6
70GMC_BOB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lynnwood, washington Posts: 121	if you were to say use drop blocks in the rear of a 3/4ton, can you haul the same load, but it would just squat more? or is it not good for show?? __________________ 1972 chev c20 2wd lwb 350v8/th350. (dad's)1970 gmc longstep (9ft commercial bed), 1 ton, 2wd, 350/th400.

06-23-2005, 03:35 AM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	on two wheel drive trucks, the front is lower, and when a heavy load is in the bed, the rear drops so the truck is level. on a 4wd, the front is higher to maneuver over obstacles.



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