Does the front of your truck DROP when everyone gets in? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 01-09-2004, 05:32 PM

It's funny...when I get in with my two friends (my two friends are good size, one is 2fitty, and the other 2nuttin, and I'm buckninety) get in my truck to go cruising, the front of my truck instantly drops 1-1½". Does your truck do that? Or is that a CLEAR indication that my factory springs are shot? (The shocks and ALL bushings are brand new; DT's/PST throughout)

77bowtie · 01-09-2004, 05:47 PM

LOL in a word...No!

Low87on20s · 01-09-2004, 05:49 PM

I have never put 640 pounds in the cab of my truck??

I'm 185lbs, my wife is 98lbs and my 3 year old is only @ 27 lbs.

I also have never gone crusin' with 3 males in my truck. Where do you put the chicks when you find them?

TIMSPEED · 01-09-2004, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by Low87on20s
I also have never gone crusin' with 3 males in my truck. Where do you put the chicks when you find them?

We swap passengers, of course! The ladies get in with me and my friends get in with the ladies

*1FaastC10* · 01-09-2004, 06:35 PM

your springs are poo. replace them, or replace your friends with lighter models.

Slonaker · 01-09-2004, 07:16 PM

The springs on my '86 were completely shot. I would imagine yours are too, being older. The ride sure improved when I replaced them.

Slonaker

78SilveradoSWB · 01-09-2004, 07:16 PM

It's a truck, so the 3 dudes out back, while the chick are in the cab.

Stingray42 · 01-09-2004, 07:33 PM

lmao, what are laps for?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-09-2004, 08:19 PM

id tend to say its time for new springs.therye cheap enough $83 i just paid for mine at napa. PS im 270 lbs my son is145 and if i told ya how much the old lady weighed shed kick my a$$ and mine dont drop that much

**N2TRUX** · 01-09-2004, 08:35 PM

No problem for me. I just air it up some more...

allthrtl · 01-09-2004, 08:42 PM

It's an indication that you and your buds need to visit www.atkins.com

.... I would say it's pretty normal to drop and inch or so with 600lbs in the cab.....

.....not to mention it can't be to comfortable for 3 200lb guys cruise around looking cool...

Moloko · 01-09-2004, 10:16 PM

We had 4 guys in my friends truck (one about 150, me about 220, another about 240, and another around 180). That was interesting.

Stingray42 · 01-10-2004, 01:50 AM

I had five one day (3 girls 2 guys lol)

79Silv4x4 · 01-10-2004, 04:34 AM

The answer should be obvious.

TIMSPEED · 01-10-2004, 06:15 AM

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Originally posted by allthrtl
not to mention it can't be to comfortable for 3 200lb guys cruise around looking cool...

Actually, we fit perfectly fine, not touching each other. Everyone always says how BIG my cab is (compared to new(er) chevy trucks) One time, I fit 8 people in my cab (of course, we were all under 150lbs) 4 on the seat, three on laps (I was driving, I couldn't have a laprider), and one in the floorboard.

chevychic · 01-10-2004, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED

Actually, we fit perfectly fine, not touching each other. Everyone always says how BIG my cab is (compared to new(er) chevy trucks) One time, I fit 8 people in my cab (of course, we were all under 150lbs) 4 on the seat, three on laps (I was driving, I couldn't have a laprider), and one in the floorboard.

That must've looked like a circus clown show when you all got out one by one

LOL

ocbaud · 01-10-2004, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED

Actually, we fit perfectly fine, not touching each other. Everyone always says how BIG my cab is (compared to new(er) chevy trucks) One time, I fit 8 people in my cab (of course, we were all under 150lbs) 4 on the seat, three on laps (I was driving, I couldn't have a laprider), and one in the floorboard.

what about seatbelts?

boataddict26 · 01-10-2004, 03:19 PM

You can get 2/12in lowering springs from AIM indus. for 69.00. But then they get you on shipping....@25.00

phantom dually · 01-11-2004, 02:23 AM

Thats odd. My 94 feels alot more roomy than the 83??

*1FaastC10* · 01-11-2004, 04:50 AM

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Originally posted by ocbaud

what about seatbelts?

we dont need to steeeenking seatbelts

01-09-2004, 05:32 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Does the front of your truck DROP when everyone gets in? It's funny...when I get in with my two friends (my two friends are good size, one is 2fitty, and the other 2nuttin, and I'm buckninety) get in my truck to go cruising, the front of my truck instantly drops 1-1½". Does your truck do that? Or is that a CLEAR indication that my factory springs are shot? (The shocks and ALL bushings are brand new; DT's/PST throughout) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

01-09-2004, 05:49 PM	#3
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	I have never put 640 pounds in the cab of my truck?? I'm 185lbs, my wife is 98lbs and my 3 year old is only @ 27 lbs. I also have never gone crusin' with 3 males in my truck. Where do you put the chicks when you find them? __________________ Paul

01-09-2004, 07:16 PM	#6
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	The springs on my '86 were completely shot. I would imagine yours are too, being older. The ride sure improved when I replaced them. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-09-2004, 07:16 PM	#7
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	It's a truck, so the 3 dudes out back, while the chick are in the cab. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

01-09-2004, 07:33 PM	#8
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	lmao, what are laps for? __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

01-09-2004, 05:47 PM	#2
77bowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico. Of all places for an Island boy. Posts: 180	LOL in a word...No!

01-09-2004, 06:35 PM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	your springs are poo. replace them, or replace your friends with lighter models.

01-09-2004, 08:19 PM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	id tend to say its time for new springs.therye cheap enough $83 i just paid for mine at napa. PS im 270 lbs my son is145 and if i told ya how much the old lady weighed shed kick my a$$ and mine dont drop that much __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-09-2004, 08:35 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	No problem for me. I just air it up some more... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-09-2004, 08:42 PM	#11
allthrtl Available for Adoption Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 177	It's an indication that you and your buds need to visit www.atkins.com .... I would say it's pretty normal to drop and inch or so with 600lbs in the cab..... .....not to mention it can't be to comfortable for 3 200lb guys cruise around looking cool... __________________ 1983 C10 SWB 2001 Silverado SWB 1995 Corvette

01-09-2004, 10:16 PM	#12
Moloko Hoarding Rusty Objects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 267	We had 4 guys in my friends truck (one about 150, me about 220, another about 240, and another around 180). That was interesting. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 1994 GMC Yukon Follow me on Youtube! - http://www.youtube.com/user/FuelInjectionSucks

01-10-2004, 01:50 AM	#13
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	I had five one day (3 girls 2 guys lol) __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

01-10-2004, 04:34 AM	#14
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	The answer should be obvious.

01-10-2004, 03:19 PM	#18
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	You can get 2/12in lowering springs from AIM indus. for 69.00. But then they get you on shipping....@25.00 __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

01-11-2004, 02:23 AM	#19
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Thats odd. My 94 feels alot more roomy than the 83?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448



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