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05-26-2004, 08:42 AM
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4" FRONT DROP SPRINGS
Got a pair of 4" front drop springs with some other suspension stuff from another board member. What kind of problems is there running these short springs. I already have my 2 1/2 drop spindles and was on going with 2" inch drop springs. Just dont know if I can live with a 6 1/2 front drop all the time. My blazer would probably look pretty good with a 6/6 drop. Just dont know about front suspension geometry problems. Anybody running this kind of drop on a daily driver.? Post some pics if possible.
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05-26-2004, 11:19 AM
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I think you might have a ground clearance issue with your lower control arms. It would be drivable but slow way down on the dips or you will drag the arms. I bet it would look trick though!
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05-26-2004, 11:49 AM
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This is my experience... Anything more than 2"-2.5" of drop from a spring and the ride starts suffering.
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05-27-2004, 12:16 AM
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05-27-2004, 06:11 AM
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here is your 6 1/2" static drop, running clipped 4" drop coils, and 2 1/2" spindles. Rides like its on the bumpstops, and scrapes over any bump in the road. BUT IT LOOKS COOL!
    
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05-27-2004, 08:39 AM
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Thanks for the info guys, Made my decision much easier. Especially the pics. I have to drive this every day 60 miles on Dallas/Ft Worth freeways and I think it would be a nightmare. Would be awesome for a show truck or a saturday nighter but not my daily driver. I'll post over on the parts board to see if anybody is interested in a trade.
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