Lowering front with only drop springs= rough ride?

[slam59]

I have a 74 c10 that I wanna do a budget drop job on and wanted to know if all I used were 2" or 3" drop springs in the front will it ride pretty rough? Will use flip kit for the rear. Thought about a 3-5 drop this way.

[The_BullDog]

its not so ruff as it is unbalanced. your going to wear the inside of your tires out fast. I did it for my first budget drop. best bet is a drop spindle and maybe one coil cut from the front springs.try just the spindles first if you need lower then cut one or lower springs.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by The_BullDog

its not so ruff as it is unbalanced.....

Not if you get it aligned after its done. I agree that the preferred route is spindles first and springs second, but it's not mandatory.

If your looking for drop on the cheap, I would cut 1/2 to 1 coil off the stock spring. Do no use excessive heat, and remember that 1 coil is approximately a 2" drop.

[rwhit57]

When just cutting the coils sometimes there's not enough bolt to align the upper a-arm out. This can be cured with longer bolts. Don't forget to remove the bump stops and maybe the pads.

[INSIDIOUS '86]

am i the only one that had to take half my spacers out on the upper A arm and add a swaybar to keep the OUTSIDE of the tires from getting eaten?

maybe i just take corners to hard with my truck like im driving a corvette or something?....