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Old 04-16-2025, 01:12 PM   #1
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Any idea how lowered this is?

I just recently picked up a 79 suburban and I knew it was lowered but trying to figured out how much. Also to me it doesnt look like its drop spindles, I am confused because it rides really good for sitting so low.

Here are some pictures of the stance and spindles. Right now it has 245/45r20 tires on it (need to figure out offset and width so I can order a spare, any chance it would be labelled on the inside?)
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Old 04-16-2025, 02:02 PM   #2
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Re: Any idea how lowered this is?

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Whee...X4A5gpp72KXpRN
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Old 04-16-2025, 04:14 PM   #3
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Re: Any idea how lowered this is?

Those look like drop spindles to me. The spindle would normally sit lower in the cast knuckle on a stock one. I am guessing a 3/5 drop overall.
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Old 04-17-2025, 07:18 PM   #4
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Those look like drop spindles to me. The spindle would normally sit lower in the cast knuckle on a stock one. I am guessing a 3/5 drop overall.
Yep, look like drop spindles to me, too.

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Old 04-17-2025, 08:42 PM   #5
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Re: Any idea how lowered this is?

Clean up the back of one and look for the drop numbers mine had it on them
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Old 04-28-2025, 01:56 PM   #6
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Clean up the back of one and look for the drop numbers mine had it on them
Thanks will do. Dont know why but just assumed they where not. When I pull a wheel off to measure it will see if I find anything identification.
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Old 04-30-2025, 10:20 AM   #7
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Re: Any idea how lowered this is?

3" front spindle drop is most likely for the Squarebody years or the 2.5" option.
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