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78' Silverado · 04-07-2003, 11:50 PM

I wanna lower my front 2 inches in a few weeks. How much do 2 inch lowering springs cost, are they hard to install, and where can i aquire some? Thx guys for all your help.

Tyler

Dropped67step · 04-08-2003, 12:23 AM

It is a very easy job can be do in about a hour it depends on how hard it is to get your ball joints to break loose. While you have it apart check you b-joints and make sure they are still tight if they are not then go ahead and replace them while you have it apart . Have you ever taken spring out before? If not you want to get a coilspring compressor becouse there is alot of preasure on the spring and they can take your head off if you are not carefull Auto- Zone has the compreesor the loan them you pay a deposet and when you bring the tool back you get your money back, You can find the springs In any mag. There are tons of company's selling them Hope this helps later B.

Nvbowtie · 04-09-2003, 03:44 AM

Here are a few for ya.....

http://www.performancesuspension.com/main.htm

and

http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C10_kits.html

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 04-09-2003, 06:56 AM

Be sure to get a high quality progressive rate spring with a lifetime warranty or you will be very disapointed with the ride and handling. If you can afford it go with drop spindles instead and you can use your exsisting shocks with no gecmetry change to contend with.

cdowns · 04-09-2003, 05:54 PM

i've had both and much prefer the spindles over the dropped springs

BaggedC10 · 04-09-2003, 11:29 PM

Spindles maintain the factory ride quality and coil springs will make the truck handle better---This largely depends on what kind of springs you purchase.

Coil springs from DJM and Western Chassis will give a smooth and compliant ride. Belltech and Eibach are performance oriented springs---The ladder being my choice because they're a variable rate design and still ride well.

Hotrod70C10 · 04-13-2003, 10:54 AM

Don't forget about early classic's springs. I've got their 2/4 drop springs and I love them.

70c10 · 04-13-2003, 11:36 AM

Hotrod, did you get the shorter shocks and shock relocators also?

Joe Rae · 05-03-2003, 09:43 PM

I lowered mine with 1.5" springs and had to go with spindles as well, 2.5" for a total of 4" It was all done in my garage with ordinary tools, and I'm a novice. Everything came from Western and I opted for DT Dropped shocks. Western was good about getting me the right shock for the application. The previous coils had been cut and the ride was horrible! Now it is much lower and rides better. 76' Chevy S/S 454. Consider your motor when lowering, mine is obviously heavy.

04-07-2003, 11:50 PM	#1
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	Lowering Springs (Front only) I wanna lower my front 2 inches in a few weeks. How much do 2 inch lowering springs cost, are they hard to install, and where can i aquire some? Thx guys for all your help. Tyler __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

04-09-2003, 03:44 AM	#3
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Bam !!! Here are a few for ya..... http://www.performancesuspension.com/main.htm and http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C10_kits.html __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

04-09-2003, 06:56 AM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Be sure to get a high quality progressive rate spring with a lifetime warranty or you will be very disapointed with the ride and handling. If you can afford it go with drop spindles instead and you can use your exsisting shocks with no gecmetry change to contend with. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

04-09-2003, 05:54 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i've had both and much prefer the spindles over the dropped springs __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-09-2003, 11:29 PM	#6
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Spindles maintain the factory ride quality and coil springs will make the truck handle better---This largely depends on what kind of springs you purchase. Coil springs from DJM and Western Chassis will give a smooth and compliant ride. Belltech and Eibach are performance oriented springs---The ladder being my choice because they're a variable rate design and still ride well. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

04-08-2003, 12:23 AM	#2
Dropped67step Gearhead since birth Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ft. Worth TX. Posts: 190	It is a very easy job can be do in about a hour it depends on how hard it is to get your ball joints to break loose. While you have it apart check you b-joints and make sure they are still tight if they are not then go ahead and replace them while you have it apart . Have you ever taken spring out before? If not you want to get a coilspring compressor becouse there is alot of preasure on the spring and they can take your head off if you are not carefull Auto- Zone has the compreesor the loan them you pay a deposet and when you bring the tool back you get your money back, You can find the springs In any mag. There are tons of company's selling them Hope this helps later B.

04-13-2003, 10:54 AM	#7
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Don't forget about early classic's springs. I've got their 2/4 drop springs and I love them. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

04-13-2003, 11:36 AM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Hotrod, did you get the shorter shocks and shock relocators also? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-03-2003, 09:43 PM	#9
Joe Rae Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 50	I lowered mine with 1.5" springs and had to go with spindles as well, 2.5" for a total of 4" It was all done in my garage with ordinary tools, and I'm a novice. Everything came from Western and I opted for DT Dropped shocks. Western was good about getting me the right shock for the application. The previous coils had been cut and the ride was horrible! Now it is much lower and rides better. 76' Chevy S/S 454. Consider your motor when lowering, mine is obviously heavy.



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