5/7 drop parts on 87 swb

[BLUE SQUARE]

Gents,

I want to drop my truck 5/7 using Western Chassis parts.
Is Summit the cheapest?
Is a C Notch needed?
Will I be able to tow vehicles on a trailer with or without the C Notch?
Let me know your thoughts.

[Cole Trickle]

Originally Posted by BLUE SQUARE

Gents,

I want to drop my truck 5/7 using Western Chassis parts.
Is Summit the cheapest?
Is a C Notch needed?
Will I be able to tow vehicles on a trailer with or without the C Notch?
Let me know your thoughts.

Summit is ususally competitive but smaller shops typically beat there prices for suspension stuff.

C notch will be needed or you will limit travel before the axel hits the frame.(its going to hit with that drop)

towing will be effected greatly unless you do some type of air shock (cheap) or helper bag set up.

[BLUE SQUARE]

Thanks Cole.

I will be phoning my order in to Summitt this month. I will be buying the following:

All Western Chassis Parts
2.5 Drop Spindles
2.5 Drop Springs
Flip Kit w/ Notch
Drop Shackles
4 Drop Shocks

I figure that will get me the drop that I'm after (5/7) and I can adjust the rear with the shackles to get the stance just right.


Thanks,

BLUE SQUARE

[N2TRUX]

Before you order check with our forum vendors and compare prices.

[BLUE SQUARE]

Thanks N2TRUX.

I will check them out.

BLUE SQUARE

[Pro Performance]

We just began offering McGaughys parts, so just let me know if we can help you out any.

Link to McGaughy parts on our site.

[BLUE SQUARE]

Thank you, Pro Performance. I will keep that in mind.

BLUE SQUARE

[BLUE SQUARE]

Here is a parts list that I put together for a 5/7 drop. I will put my order in this week. I just need to double check my rotor thickness to make sure they are the 1". Obviously, the front and back shocks are 2 per. What do you guys think?


PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRICE
WC 2001 Rear Shackles, 2.0 in. Drop, * $45.95

WC 210420 Flip Kit and C-Section, Ste $255.95

WC 631025 Lowering Springs, 2.5 in. $142.95

WC 13200 Spindles, Lowering, 2.5 in. (1" ROTOR) $278.95

BEL 2103HA (FRONT) Shock, Street Performance, Twin Tube, Gas Charged, Chevy/GMC, Pickup/SUV, Each $55.20

BEL 8511 (REAR) Shock, Nitro Drop 2, Twin Tube, Rear, Chevy/GMC, C10/C20/C15/C1500/C25/C2500 Pickup, RWD, 4-6 in. Drop $41.20


Total $916.60

[Pro Performance]

I can get you all of the components above in McGaughys parts for $895 which includes shipping to you in CA. Let me know if you are interested.

Either way, the parts you have listed is a good setup and think you will be happy with the result.

Travis

[BLUE SQUARE]

Thank you, Pro Performance; however, I will be going with Western chassis. I'm sure McGaughys would probably work just as well, I just prefer the Western Chassis stuff over the rest. If for some reason my order doesn't work out, I will definitely keep you in mind. I appreciate the help. Thank you very much.

BLUE SQUARE