What should I do with my suspension??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Allens86 · 09-23-2008, 07:18 PM

Im not to sure what i should do with the suspension on my 86. Pretty much what its up to is lowering the front and the back a few inches, lower it a few inches keeping the rake i already have, or keeping it the way i have it at stock hight with the rake.

72BlckButy · 09-23-2008, 10:27 PM

That is going to depend on what direction you want to take the truck in. If you still use it to haul things, I would probably leave it as it sits. I'm not much of a fan of the rake, so IMO I wouldn't go that way. And, if it was my truck, I would drop it!

Good luck with the decision, as it's one of the toughest you will make.

smashingchuck · 09-23-2008, 11:56 PM

I love lowered trucks, but some stuff is just best left untouched. I think it looks great the way you have it set up right now.

LowSmoothCool · 09-24-2008, 09:29 AM

Needs Air..... ;-) Looks good man... like 72blckbuty said it realyy just depend which direction you plan on going with the build

**N2TRUX** · 09-24-2008, 09:24 PM

Considering it's a LWB and you have rather tall tires with an all terrain pattern, I would lift it a little. Add a small brush bar with lights on the bumper. If you want a sporty look that's functional as a truck, give it a bit of the "Pre-Runner" attitude.

TylerHuff · 09-24-2008, 10:18 PM

i agree with smashingchuck im bit biased since i have 3 lowered trucks but i am loving the way your truck is right now

09-23-2008, 07:18 PM	#1
Allens86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Jose California Posts: 111	What should I do with my suspension??? Im not to sure what i should do with the suspension on my 86. Pretty much what its up to is lowering the front and the back a few inches, lower it a few inches keeping the rake i already have, or keeping it the way i have it at stock hight with the rake.

09-23-2008, 10:27 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What should I do with my suspension??? That is going to depend on what direction you want to take the truck in. If you still use it to haul things, I would probably leave it as it sits. I'm not much of a fan of the rake, so IMO I wouldn't go that way. And, if it was my truck, I would drop it! Good luck with the decision, as it's one of the toughest you will make. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-23-2008, 11:56 PM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: What should I do with my suspension??? I love lowered trucks, but some stuff is just best left untouched. I think it looks great the way you have it set up right now. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

09-24-2008, 09:29 AM	#4
LowSmoothCool Jon@AirRideTech Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jasper Indiana Posts: 101	Re: What should I do with my suspension??? Needs Air..... ;-) Looks good man... like 72blckbuty said it realyy just depend which direction you plan on going with the build __________________ Selling The best Damn Air Suspension www.ridetech.com jon@ridetech.com (812) 482-2932

09-24-2008, 09:24 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What should I do with my suspension??? Considering it's a LWB and you have rather tall tires with an all terrain pattern, I would lift it a little. Add a small brush bar with lights on the bumper. If you want a sporty look that's functional as a truck, give it a bit of the "Pre-Runner" attitude. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 09-24-2008 at 09:24 PM.

09-24-2008, 10:18 PM	#6
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: What should I do with my suspension??? i agree with smashingchuck im bit biased since i have 3 lowered trucks but i am loving the way your truck is right now __________________ 1987 Gmc sierra 1962 Apache 10



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