how low will i be? in the front.....

[[ol'Blue]]

..i have DJM2inch drop spring that i cut a half ring off the bottom....
it didnt lower any, it even looked like it raised
im about to buy 3 inch drop spindles.
will it be "TOO low"

i plan on later on, replacing my front coils with bags.
(i have bags and a notch on the rear.)

[[ol'Blue]]

one more picture

[dave2953]

There are quite a few guys on here that will say there is no such thing as "too low". I think lower is better, but that seems like a lot for a static drop. Not sure what that would do to things like control arm geometry, ball joints, etc.

[ghetto_superman]

People say that a 3" drop spindle causes rubbing problems... so be aware of that.

[Warren]

several people have told me when they put drop spindles on they had to cut a notch in their lower control arms.

Is this always the case say with a 2" or 2 1/2" drop spindle?

Warren

[lngbed71]

Naw.....Before I went to bags, I had 3" drop spindles AND cut a half coil. No notching or anything was needed. After I re-installed the springs, it looked raised like you describe, then I realized you need to flatten the bottom of the spring so it rests in the lower arm properly.

[GREASEMONKEY72]

[[ol'Blue]]

so three inch drop spindles WONT rub?
How close will i be to the ground with this static drop, i do not want to not be able to drive it! i have to go to school.

and cant ride the bus cause there are mean bl@ck people.


i have to be able to drive it, without worrying too much about draggingfront.

[GWEE]

thats a nice color

[lngbed71]

Originally Posted by [ol'Blue]

i do not want to not be able to drive it! i have to go to school.

i have to be able to drive it, without worrying too much about draggingfront.

With a 15' wheel and the drops in place, your overall drop will be around 5" from where the truck was before you started. You will notice a change in ride height as you drive but really no change in suspension performance. I ran wide tires up front and not once did I encounter a rub anywhere. I now have bags and drop spindles and with them flat, I still don't drag anything while parked, 18" wheel and tires get stuffed up in the wells though. No worries about dragging or notching anything with what you want to do.
...JK

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by lngbed71

..... I ran wide tires up front and not once did I encounter a rub anywhere. I now have bags and drop spindles and with them flat, I still don't drag anything while parked, 18" wheel and tires get stuffed up in the wells though.....
...JK

If you run 3" spindles with 15" wheels unless you have very little backspace they will rub against the lip of the A-arm. If you have a minimal backspace they "might" clear. If you go to a tire/wheel larger than 15" you eliminate the problem.

[[ol'Blue]]

what would i have to cut? if it rubs?