lowering questions

[builtchevystrong]

why would is that the kits have the front end higher? what is the cheapest bust good lowering kit out there? what suspension do u have to use for a 3/4 drop.

[LONGHAIR]

You have to be more specific about the truck. What year? 1/2 ton? 3/4 ton? etc.

[builtchevystrong]

year is 85 and its a 1/2 ton

[smashingchuck]

Most kit lower the rear more to get rid of the the factory rake.

[builtchevystrong]

waht is that sorry dont really know a lot?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

waht is that sorry dont really know a lot?

From the factory, the rear of the truck sits approx 2" higher vs. the front so that when loaded w/cargo, the rear of the truck doesn't squat excessively.

When lowering the ride height, most people want to remove the factory 2" stagger which is why drops are listed as 2/4 (2" front drop, 4" rear drop); 3/5; 4/6; 5/7, etc. . ....

[builtchevystrong]

ok so i cant haul anything like a dirtbike or boat? cause i have both.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

ok so i cant haul anything like a dirtbike or boat? cause i have both.

Yes, you can still carry a normal payload capacity; it will just require the proper set-up.

[builtchevystrong]

Waht is the proper set up?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

Waht is the proper set up?

There is no one correct answer. You just need to plan your drop w/not compromising payload capacity. I suggest air bags on the rear to be 100% able to set the ride height where you want it & still adjust for loads.

[builtchevystrong]

can you give me a good site to find cheap air bags. and do i still need a suspension?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

can you give me a good site to find cheap air bags. and do i still need a suspension?

Ride Tech offers a rear 'kit' that has everything you need.

[builtchevystrong]

thanks for all your help

[builtchevystrong]

holy **** is there a cheaper route man

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

holy **** is there a cheaper route man

Their 'Cool-Ride' kits are not priced bad for getting simple, bolt-on stuff that a novice can install. What kit were you looking @ & what is your budget?

[tasian]

i've been looking into airbags for a while and i think im just going to go the cheap way and start slow im just going to start with putting something like

http://easystreetair.com/d2600dominator.aspx

in the front and and something in the back then just wait to get the rest

[builtchevystrong]

http://www.ridetech.com/shop/index.p...ures_hash=V179 looking at this holy crap even stage one is incredibly expensive. !!! my budget is what it would cost me to lower it with spring $1500

[builtchevystrong]

Originally Posted by tasian

i've been looking into airbags for a while and i think im just going to go the cheap way and start slow im just going to start with putting something like

http://easystreetair.com/d2600dominator.aspx

in the front and and something in the back then just wait to get the rest

that sounds good and more resonable but how do you install it and how much is the back

[builtchevystrong]

http://www.bilsteinus.com/cart/index...id=1429&zenid= is this both fronts? thats a resonable price for shocks.

[builtchevystrong]

http://www.offroad-engineering.com/kingshocks.html

which one oof these would i need with a lowering kit? those a a little more expensive than beilstein