my truck pics..its alittle lower now - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigarmzz · 08-05-2005, 05:03 PM

well, how do i make a long story short?.....i wanted to get a little bit lower....

here's the "before" pics

my truck before was lowered 3/4....3"spindles in the front, and 2" shackles, and 2" hangers in the rear

it wasnt really low enough

so, i tried different combinations of shackles with drop hangers, stock hangers with drop shackles..etc....

so, i got me a flip kit, and now have the flip on the rear, with my 2" lowering shackles for a total rear drop of 7"

i tried to cut a coil off the front...wasnt quite low enough...so i cut another coil off....damn....dropped it 4"

so now i have actually a 7" front, and a 7" rear drop...but it really dont look all that bad

i only have the stock 235's on the front...and it does rub the inners when i hit a big bump, ....but only a "big" bump...and it dont rub in the turns at all....

but...i ended up ordering western chassis' 2.5" lowering coils for the front anyways...so my caster/camber is more correct...

hope i never bored anyone....just hope some of my misfortunes my help someone in the quest for answers on lowering these things

bigarmzz · 08-05-2005, 05:04 PM

here's the after pics

Grande Rojo · 08-05-2005, 06:34 PM

lookin' good

kevinr1970 · 08-05-2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

here's the after pics

So that is a 7/7 drop? I would have thought it would be sitting on the ground with that much!
With 7 in the rear did you have to do a c-notch or anything else?
What exactly does the flip kit do? Just allow you to flip the axle over? Does it require weldeing or cutting of some sort?

bigarmzz · 08-05-2005, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

So that is a 7/7 drop? I would have thought it would be sitting on the ground with that much!
With 7 in the rear did you have to do a c-notch or anything else?
What exactly does the flip kit do? Just allow you to flip the axle over? Does it require weldeing or cutting of some sort?

well, i ordered 2.5" lowering springs for the front...it should raise the front up about 1.5" which would allow me to hit bumps

...i will then have an approx 5.5" in the front, and 7" in the rear...(that should be right)

i didnt have to c-notch nothin....but then again, i dont plan on haulin anything either....i put myself, my "ace" mechanic, and his nephew in the bed, and we all jumped on it to see if the frame would hit the rear end

....it didnt

the flip kit just puts the springs under the rear end...i got the western chasis flip kit from www.sporttruckdirect.com ....it dont require welding...you "can" do a c-notch...but i know first hand...you "really" dont need to "in my opinion"

r0lf- · 08-05-2005, 09:31 PM

you'd think that bugger would be on the ground. But our trucks as 2WD's are so dang tall

I dont even wanna THINK how low I am in the back. Looks great though. How wide are the rims?

milehightoyz · 08-05-2005, 10:31 PM

i did the same thing...cut one coil off the bottom which really didnt coutn as like a full coil it was more like 2/3 of a coil and wasnt quite low enough so i took another full coil off and boom looked like i was bagged. oh well, drops come at the cost of a little comfort and practicality but look *****in...your truck is looking awesome!

bigblock73 · 08-06-2005, 01:41 AM

MUCH better man, MUCH better! I am sorta glad you had these problems, because I just went thru the same thing...and following your story has helped me solve mine. Truck looks sweet, real sweet.

bigarmzz · 08-06-2005, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

MUCH better man, MUCH better! I am sorta glad you had these problems, because I just went thru the same thing...and following your story has helped me solve mine. Truck looks sweet, real sweet.

thats why i wanted to make this post

i was hoping it would save someone some time..(just not me

)

JonnyTechMech · 08-06-2005, 08:28 AM

I may have missed your thread on it, if there was one, but what model front-end clip do have on that rightous ride? I too have a 87 GMC, but didn't get lucky with a short bed. Hope it grows up to as sick yours or others on the board.

Also how many leafs are in the rear?

**N2TRUX** · 08-06-2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

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i only have the stock 235's on the front...and it does rub the inners when i hit a big bump, ....but only a "big" bump...and it dont rub in the turns at all....

Ok, so I was "sorta" right about it rubbing. Not as bad as we predicted though. All I can say is WOW! That looks soooo much better. It looked good before, but it just didn't quit have "the look". Now it does....

**N2TRUX** · 08-06-2005, 10:45 AM

BTW- When you get a chance I would like some better quality pics for my file. One without the soccer wagon in the sceen would be nice....

86swb · 08-06-2005, 11:20 AM

Looks like a good stance. Personaly, that would be as low as I would want it for my self. Looks great. Good job.

1987 Shortwide · 08-06-2005, 12:24 PM

That truck just jumped way up in my book of kick ass! That little bit of drop changed the whole appearance.

squint · 08-06-2005, 01:28 PM

I have been debating on a 2.5/4 or a 3/5 drop.. i was worried that 3/5 would be too much.. but after seeing yours.. i think I will go with the 3/5 ..

Thanks a bunch .. Trucks looking great.

DBLSPRT68 · 08-06-2005, 02:19 PM

Now that's one good lookin truck! I love the solid black, still kinda want mine two tone black/light grey. One day, one day........

86swb · 08-06-2005, 02:21 PM

Which part would be black and which part would be light gray? Sounds good.

DBLSPRT68 · 08-06-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

Which part would be black and which part would be light gray? Sounds good.

I think it's actually supposed to be darker grey, but it's faded so much I like the lighter grey. Here's a pic of my faded original paint

bigarmzz · 08-06-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

BTW- When you get a chance I would like some better quality pics for my file. One without the soccer wagon in the sceen would be nice....

yeah, i know.....i'm not crazy about the van in the background either

maybe you could photo shop it?

bigarmzz · 08-06-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Ok, so I was "sorta" right about it rubbing. Not as bad as we predicted though. All I can say is WOW! That looks soooo much better. It looked good before, but it just didn't quit have "the look". Now it does....

thanks n2trux

its all about "the look"....like boyd says...its all about the stance...the stance says it all

gettin a compliment from you is righteous!

...you got some sweet stuff

bigarmzz · 08-06-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyTechMech

I may have missed your thread on it, if there was one, but what model front-end clip do have on that rightous ride? I too have a 87 GMC, but didn't get lucky with a short bed. Hope it grows up to as sick yours or others on the board.

Also how many leafs are in the rear?

front end is the 89-91 suburban style...bolts right up....

thanks for the comps

82c10 · 08-07-2005, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

here's the after pics

we know what it looks like now, but what did it look like when you got it?????????

bigarmzz · 08-08-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

we know what it looks like now, but what did it look like when you got it?????????

here's what it looked like when i bought it

it was in really good shape...

08-05-2005, 05:03 PM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,545	my truck pics..its alittle lower now well, how do i make a long story short?.....i wanted to get a little bit lower.... here's the "before" pics my truck before was lowered 3/4....3"spindles in the front, and 2" shackles, and 2" hangers in the rear it wasnt really low enough so, i tried different combinations of shackles with drop hangers, stock hangers with drop shackles..etc.... so, i got me a flip kit, and now have the flip on the rear, with my 2" lowering shackles for a total rear drop of 7" i tried to cut a coil off the front...wasnt quite low enough...so i cut another coil off....damn....dropped it 4" so now i have actually a 7" front, and a 7" rear drop...but it really dont look all that bad i only have the stock 235's on the front...and it does rub the inners when i hit a big bump, ....but only a "big" bump...and it dont rub in the turns at all.... but...i ended up ordering western chassis' 2.5" lowering coils for the front anyways...so my caster/camber is more correct... hope i never bored anyone....just hope some of my misfortunes my help someone in the quest for answers on lowering these things Attached Images __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

08-05-2005, 05:04 PM	#2
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,545	here's the after pics Attached Images __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 08-05-2005 at 05:04 PM.

08-05-2005, 06:34 PM	#3
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08-05-2005, 09:31 PM	#6
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	you'd think that bugger would be on the ground. But our trucks as 2WD's are so dang tall I dont even wanna THINK how low I am in the back. Looks great though. How wide are the rims? __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

08-06-2005, 01:41 AM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	MUCH better man, MUCH better! I am sorta glad you had these problems, because I just went thru the same thing...and following your story has helped me solve mine. Truck looks sweet, real sweet. __________________ 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

08-05-2005, 10:31 PM	#7
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	i did the same thing...cut one coil off the bottom which really didnt coutn as like a full coil it was more like 2/3 of a coil and wasnt quite low enough so i took another full coil off and boom looked like i was bagged. oh well, drops come at the cost of a little comfort and practicality but look *****in...your truck is looking awesome!

08-06-2005, 08:28 AM	#10
JonnyTechMech STOP! Hamma time!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas TX. Posts: 145	I may have missed your thread on it, if there was one, but what model front-end clip do have on that rightous ride? I too have a 87 GMC, but didn't get lucky with a short bed. Hope it grows up to as sick yours or others on the board. Also how many leafs are in the rear? __________________ Plan your work and work your plan!!!, or pitty da fool!! 87 GMC BaseTrim, 305 under the wrench/TH400/ 92 Chevy 1500, 350,TH700R4 sittin on dubs

08-06-2005, 10:45 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	BTW- When you get a chance I would like some better quality pics for my file. One without the soccer wagon in the sceen would be nice....

08-06-2005, 11:20 AM	#13
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Looks like a good stance. Personaly, that would be as low as I would want it for my self. Looks great. Good job. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-06-2005, 12:24 PM	#14
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	That truck just jumped way up in my book of kick ass! That little bit of drop changed the whole appearance. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

08-06-2005, 01:28 PM	#15
squint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 195	I have been debating on a 2.5/4 or a 3/5 drop.. i was worried that 3/5 would be too much.. but after seeing yours.. i think I will go with the 3/5 .. Thanks a bunch .. Trucks looking great.

08-06-2005, 02:19 PM	#16
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Now that's one good lookin truck! I love the solid black, still kinda want mine two tone black/light grey. One day, one day........ __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

08-06-2005, 02:21 PM	#17
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Which part would be black and which part would be light gray? Sounds good. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS



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