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85_SWB · 03-23-2007, 11:30 AM

heres how my truck sits now.

I did 3" drop coils and a 5" flip kit.
To me it looks like the back is lower than the front.
Now my question is are you guys seeing the same thing and schould I do 2.5" drop spindles to bring the front down a little more?
Thanks

bigblock73 · 03-23-2007, 11:33 AM

Personally, I would have run 2.5" or 3" spindles, and a 1 or 2 inch drop coil. You ideally need about a 4" drop in front to match your rear drop, a 5" front drop to have a slight rake.

85_SWB · 03-23-2007, 11:40 AM

i wish i would have done spindles first now
i figured 3" drop coils in the front would be enough.

boatpuller · 03-23-2007, 11:52 AM

yup,i think your gonna have to do spindles to get the look your after.

hiway · 03-23-2007, 02:51 PM

Just measure from the ground to the wheel well opening...right in front of your center cap on the wheel. I like them to be the same. If there is any rake to a rig, it should come from the tires height difference only and not the susp. Just an opinion....

85_SWB · 03-23-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiway

Just measure from the ground to the wheel well opening...right in front of your center cap on the wheel. I like them to be the same. If there is any rake to a rig, it should come from the tires height difference only and not the susp. Just an opinion....

i did that before and i was told that the openings are differnt sizes(front and back) so i measured to the body line and the front was 1" higher

benoit454 · 03-23-2007, 05:04 PM

I'm seeing the same thing, back lower then the front. The tires is about to tuck inside the fender in back but not in front.

Restrorob · 03-23-2007, 08:59 PM

It's hard to tell with the shadow underneath, But it looks almost level to me looking at the bottom body line to the concrete. (arrows) That may be a better place to measure since the front wheel openings and body line is a little higher in the front.

boxrodz · 03-25-2007, 01:27 AM

Based on your body line measurement, your front sits 1" higher than the rear. Adding 2.5 drop spindles will give you a 1.5" rake, and tuck the front wheel closer to the wheel well. But, since you're running 15" Modulars, check to be sure you won't have any rubbing up front. It doesn't 'look' like the 3" dropped spring gave you a full 3" drop up front. But it's hard to tell from the pic. Did you, by chance, take before and after measurements?
BTW, it's getting there.

poolboy65-ls1 · 03-25-2007, 10:23 AM

Here's mine with 3" drop spindles w 2" drop coils and a 5" flip kit in the rear. Yours should look like this if you do the spindles.

liljon285 · 03-26-2007, 05:34 PM

CRAP! I got the same kit for my truck I hope it dont come out like that i kinda want the rake look but i only have 5" flip kit in the back and 3" coils for the front, so if i get 2" spindles ill get a good rake?

03-23-2007, 11:30 AM	#1
85_SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	What do you guys think? heres how my truck sits now. I did 3" drop coils and a 5" flip kit. To me it looks like the back is lower than the front. Now my question is are you guys seeing the same thing and schould I do 2.5" drop spindles to bring the front down a little more? Thanks __________________ 1985 C10 SWB- Project

03-23-2007, 11:33 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: What do you guys think? Personally, I would have run 2.5" or 3" spindles, and a 1 or 2 inch drop coil. You ideally need about a 4" drop in front to match your rear drop, a 5" front drop to have a slight rake. __________________ 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

03-23-2007, 11:40 AM	#3
85_SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	Re: What do you guys think? i wish i would have done spindles first now i figured 3" drop coils in the front would be enough. __________________ 1985 C10 SWB- Project

03-23-2007, 11:52 AM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: What do you guys think? yup,i think your gonna have to do spindles to get the look your after. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-23-2007, 02:51 PM	#5
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: What do you guys think? Just measure from the ground to the wheel well opening...right in front of your center cap on the wheel. I like them to be the same. If there is any rake to a rig, it should come from the tires height difference only and not the susp. Just an opinion.... __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

03-23-2007, 05:04 PM	#7
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: What do you guys think? I'm seeing the same thing, back lower then the front. The tires is about to tuck inside the fender in back but not in front. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

03-23-2007, 08:59 PM	#8
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: What do you guys think? It's hard to tell with the shadow underneath, But it looks almost level to me looking at the bottom body line to the concrete. (arrows) That may be a better place to measure since the front wheel openings and body line is a little higher in the front. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 03-23-2007 at 09:00 PM.

03-25-2007, 01:27 AM	#9
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: What do you guys think? Based on your body line measurement, your front sits 1" higher than the rear. Adding 2.5 drop spindles will give you a 1.5" rake, and tuck the front wheel closer to the wheel well. But, since you're running 15" Modulars, check to be sure you won't have any rubbing up front. It doesn't 'look' like the 3" dropped spring gave you a full 3" drop up front. But it's hard to tell from the pic. Did you, by chance, take before and after measurements? BTW, it's getting there. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

03-25-2007, 10:23 AM	#10
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: What do you guys think? Here's mine with 3" drop spindles w 2" drop coils and a 5" flip kit in the rear. Yours should look like this if you do the spindles. Attached Images __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

03-26-2007, 05:34 PM	#11
liljon285 That Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 327	Re: What do you guys think? CRAP! I got the same kit for my truck I hope it dont come out like that i kinda want the rake look but i only have 5" flip kit in the back and 3" coils for the front, so if i get 2" spindles ill get a good rake? __________________ 1978 Chevy Scottdale Stepside, 3rd engine- 350c.i. built with cam and lifters, holley 670cfm carb. and intake,heads shaved .60. Truck is a project, and I am its restorererer!



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