help lowerin a 66 gmc lwb on a budget

[66gmc250]

i have been wanting to lower my gmc a good bit want to know how low i can go without changing the factory drum brakes. i cant seem to find any kits for my truck every where i look its 4 coil kits where i have coils in the front and 2.25" leafs in the back. saw a axle flip kit for the back to lower it but dont know how much that lowers it and what would i have to do to match the front

[tincan1966]

An extreme budget drop(we did this on our shop truck a couple years ago-also a GMC)

Cut one full coil off the front springs and cut bump stop rubbers in half on front

Removed leaf springs in rear, leaving only the top 4 leaves. The load capacity is a little lower but the ride is good.

[tincan1966]

Not a great pick, but I am 6'1" so you get an idea of the truck height.
Same '66 GMC from above pic.

[Narxoleptic Customs]

I'm riding in the rear like tincan. Up front I did s10 4 cyl springs and had my factory control arms stepped. CArms cost me $125...


That's on a 17" rim w a 27.5" tall tire.


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[66gmc250]

what if i cut the coils and stops like u mentioned and then flipped the rear axle would i saw a kit to flip it but i read somewhere that u would have to modify the drive shaft?

[Narxoleptic Customs]

A flip shd drop it like 5-6"... U may have to have the driveshaft shortened but idk...
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[66gmc250]

i think i will stay away from the flipping of the rear till i get more info i figure if i did that it would be to low in the back because i can only go so low on the front with just cutting the springs me and my buddy might tackle it one weekend

[ChiefRocka]

You can pick up some axle pads for cheap, and flip it.

Extend shackles....relocate hangers.

Cut springs.....I would remove bumpstop mounts all together.
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[66gmc250]

Will removing the stops affect the ride quality
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[66gmc250]

Can u cut more than one coil ?? Or is that not recommended
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[61_FL_Apache]

Originally Posted by 66gmc250

Will removing the stops affect the ride quality
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Only if you bottom out.. I like having a little rubber there for those hard bumps you might hit. My bump stops are kinda thin but there is something there.