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kev93 · 06-22-2009, 07:21 AM

I have a 77 stepside. I purchased it already lowered. I measured the height from ground to edge of fenders and the front is 28" and the rear is 27 1/2". I am not sure how the guy dropped it 4" in front. It does have new springs in it. The rear has 7 leafs plus a overload spring and it has a flip kit on it. I am wondering if I remove the overload spring would it raise the rear the 1/2" to bring it up to 28" so the truck will sit level?

bigbadjohn84 · 06-22-2009, 08:11 AM

if you have a flip, it would bring it up the thickness of the overload.. one could imagine anyway... just drop the front more

**N2TRUX** · 06-22-2009, 11:20 AM

If the overlaod spring you refer to is a 3/4" leaf at the bottom of the pack removing it will not help. If anything it might be holding your truck up a bit. If you remove it this may allow your spring pack to sag some and lower it even more.

Does it have a lowering shackle on it?

flamingbig10 · 06-22-2009, 11:33 AM

they do make lifting shackles, this would be the easiest way to get 1/2 back
http://summitracing.com/parts/BEL-6404/

kev93 · 06-22-2009, 12:47 PM

I just want it to sit level. I am not sure how they came up with 4" drop in front. Most of the kits I have seen have 2 1/2" spindle drop with 1 or 2" Springs. The rear is at 27 1/2" That would mean a 6 1/2 drop over stock. Is that normal of a flip kit? It appears to have stock rear shocks on it with no extenders and no C notch.

79gmcc15 · 06-22-2009, 12:56 PM

Taller tires!!!!

lol I don't know, good luck!

flamingbig10 · 06-22-2009, 02:42 PM

what's your tire size

kev93 · 06-22-2009, 03:48 PM

I will have to check when I get home.

bigbadjohn84 · 06-22-2009, 05:01 PM

depends on if the springs are old and saggy. I mean on average it usually just drops whatever the thickness of your axle and whatever brackets are used

kev93 · 06-22-2009, 08:54 PM

p27560r15

06-22-2009, 07:21 AM	#1
kev93 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Des moines, Iowa Posts: 17	suspension help needed I have a 77 stepside. I purchased it already lowered. I measured the height from ground to edge of fenders and the front is 28" and the rear is 27 1/2". I am not sure how the guy dropped it 4" in front. It does have new springs in it. The rear has 7 leafs plus a overload spring and it has a flip kit on it. I am wondering if I remove the overload spring would it raise the rear the 1/2" to bring it up to 28" so the truck will sit level?

06-22-2009, 08:11 AM	#2
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: suspension help needed if you have a flip, it would bring it up the thickness of the overload.. one could imagine anyway... just drop the front more

06-22-2009, 11:20 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: suspension help needed If the overlaod spring you refer to is a 3/4" leaf at the bottom of the pack removing it will not help. If anything it might be holding your truck up a bit. If you remove it this may allow your spring pack to sag some and lower it even more. Does it have a lowering shackle on it? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-22-2009, 11:33 AM	#4
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: suspension help needed they do make lifting shackles, this would be the easiest way to get 1/2 back http://summitracing.com/parts/BEL-6404/ __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-22-2009, 12:47 PM	#5
kev93 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Des moines, Iowa Posts: 17	Re: suspension help needed I just want it to sit level. I am not sure how they came up with 4" drop in front. Most of the kits I have seen have 2 1/2" spindle drop with 1 or 2" Springs. The rear is at 27 1/2" That would mean a 6 1/2 drop over stock. Is that normal of a flip kit? It appears to have stock rear shocks on it with no extenders and no C notch. Last edited by kev93; 06-22-2009 at 12:49 PM.

06-22-2009, 12:56 PM	#6
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: suspension help needed Taller tires!!!! lol I don't know, good luck! __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby Last edited by 79gmcc15; 06-22-2009 at 12:56 PM.

06-22-2009, 02:42 PM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: suspension help needed what's your tire size __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-22-2009, 03:48 PM	#8
kev93 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Des moines, Iowa Posts: 17	Re: suspension help needed I will have to check when I get home.

06-22-2009, 05:01 PM	#9
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: suspension help needed depends on if the springs are old and saggy. I mean on average it usually just drops whatever the thickness of your axle and whatever brackets are used

06-22-2009, 08:54 PM	#10
kev93 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Des moines, Iowa Posts: 17	Re: suspension help needed p27560r15



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