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08-17-2011, 07:31 PM | #1 |
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Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
Well, I'v had my truck a while now at stock hight and I think its time to lower her a little. I'm looking at doing a 2/4 drop by cutting the front springs and lowering springs in the back
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08-18-2011, 01:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
Nice looking truck! Be sure to post pictures afterwards.
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08-18-2011, 11:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
Got the front done today. I cut one coil off and it took her down two inches.
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08-19-2011, 10:06 AM | #4 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
Got a delivery this morning. The rear springs and shocks. I cant wait to get to work.
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08-19-2011, 10:08 AM | #5 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
NICE truck!
If your truck doesn't have a front sway bar,... you need to add one. They make so much difference in the way they handle. Get a cheap junk yard 1-1/4" bar off of a 71-87 3/4-ton truck. Add some new stock or Energy Suspension bushings,... and you will be set!
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08-19-2011, 11:51 AM | #6 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
I am interested in how it turns out as far as stance.... This is the one thing I can't figure out which way I want to go right now. 2/4? 4/6? It's killing me!
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08-19-2011, 11:57 AM | #7 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
It's addicting.
Once you start,... you always want it lower.
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08-19-2011, 12:08 PM | #8 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
So I have heard.... That's why I think I will just go with the 4/6 drop. But dang, $900!! Oh well, might as well do it now.
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08-19-2011, 05:34 PM | #9 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
You won't regret the 4/6 or even 4.5/6" drop...
Just do it now and forget it. Here's mine with a 4.5/6" drop:
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08-19-2011, 06:25 PM | #10 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
Awesome! I think seeing a picture of your truck inspired me to do the 4/6! I originally was going to go with the 2/4. But thanks to you, it's going to cost me another $500. HAHA, Beautiful truck by the way!!! Thanks for the info also.
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08-19-2011, 06:40 PM | #11 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
I got it all together. I was so excited I didn't take as many pics as I wanted, but I think it looks great!!!!
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08-19-2011, 06:49 PM | #12 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
Looks good!
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08-19-2011, 06:59 PM | #13 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
Hello Boys, Both your trucks look fabulous but I think I will keep my stock. I love the height, being higher up than your average vehicle. My truck is a 1970 C20. I bought my truck at my auction (where I work). I've never owned a truck before and I'm loving it. I'm new to the forum and will try to post a photo.
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08-19-2011, 11:00 PM | #14 | |
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08-21-2011, 11:53 AM | #15 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
Sway Bar is on order. Hurry up UPS!
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08-23-2011, 11:01 PM | #16 |
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Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE"
I received my sway bar today. It's an 1 1/16" bar from a 1970 3/4 GMC.
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