Lowering my 92

[ToonMan]

I have been toying with the idea of dropping my 92 Chevy X Cab Stepside for a while now. I don't want to Slam it, but just a couple inches on all 4 corners.
How would you recommend doing it??

In the past I have lowered many 55-59 GM Trucks both with Straight axles and Subframes, and 10 years ago I dropped my old shop truck, a 78 Chevy. I know How I did those, but was wondering if there was a "Better" way to do my 92.

[Primered_69]

2/4 is a good start. Spindles up front and shackles and hangers in back. But with extended cab truck you also need a carrier bearing spacer for pinion angle. Look at Belltech kit from summit it comes with the spacer for extended cab applications
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[bloertcher]

I've done a couple over the years by cutting a turn out of the front coils and pulling 2 leaves out of the rear pack.While this method is free,you lose a great deal of load capacity,and the ride is a bit stiff.
My current truck,a 94 C1500 extended cab,has the above suggested hanger/shackle kit and front spindles,and while the parts aren't dirt cheap,its nice to have a low pickup with factory ride and load hauling capabilities.
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[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by Primered_69

2/4 is a good start. Spindles up front and shackles and hangers in back. But with extended cab truck you also need a carrier bearing spacer for pinion angle. Look at Belltech kit from summit it comes with the spacer for extended cab applications
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x 2....DJM spindles also don't push the wheels outward like Belltech, so keep that in mind....you can check around for prices, but I would recommend checking with Tony (NORCAL SS). He's a member here, but I didn't see a recent post from him when searching. Maybe shoot him a PM, or you can email him at NORCALSS06@aol.com....I've asked him tons of questions in the past, & he's always quick to respond.

[ToonMan]

Thanks Philip!! I will check into that!!

[dragginmetal]

Check summit out also. I just got spindles (DJM) for $189.88

[ToonMan]

Well I picked up a set of BellTech Shackles today for $20. I will start with the back. At least level the truck for now.

[Cape Codder]

The shackles alone leveled mine nicely, if you do the front hangers too I would be concerned about bottoming out without doing a C-notch if you carry anything. With the shackles you won't even notice any difference in the ride quality or carrying cap.

[ToonMan]

Cape Codder, that is exactly what I wanted to hear
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[Cape Codder]

Toonman this is my truck with stock shackles



And with the 2" drop shackles


The truck is going a little downhill in both pics but you should be able to see the difference between the tire and wheel opening.

Bob

[ToonMan]

I put the Dropped shackles in today!!!

[ToonMan]

My old Shop truck