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Re: How low can you go ??
If I were kens65fb I would have given up on reading this thread a long time ago.
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08-23-2022, 11:14 AM
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Re: How low can you go ??
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My input was on highlighting the issue of clearances once one is curious about 'aggressive' lowering aka asking "how low can you go". Seemed related.
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08-25-2022, 03:36 PM
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Re: How low can you go ??
Have you looked through the photos of static drops thread? I would go through there and find one you like and then ask them their specs and for how they did it.
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ht=static+drop |
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08-25-2022, 04:10 PM
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Re: How low can you go ??
My measurement is 27.0, but I’m running a taller tire that fills the gap more. (235/75R15)
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01-16-2024, 04:20 PM
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Re: How low can you go ??
2.5 inch drop spindles and 2 inch springs in front and I was told 4 inch springs in the rear. I bought all the parts used and the guy was going by memory. 255-17r15 tires on factory truck rally wheels I've never measured to see how high the frame is off the ground.
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01-17-2024, 02:41 PM
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Re: How low can you go ??
Another example for reference. The front never rubs or bottoms out, plenty of travel and ground/tire clearance. No issues at at. The rear needs a c notch at this height; with trimmed bump stops the axle is only about 1.75" off the frame rail so bump travel is limited. I don't want to chop up the truck so I've tolerated the rear occasionally bottoming out on the bump stop. I used firmer rear shocks to slow down bump travel when empty, but when loaded with the camper shell or trailer it actually rides really well except over really big bumps. I'm looking into adjustable shocks to dial back the damping when it's empty.
Front- CPP drop spindle/disc brake kit. 1 coil cut off stock springs. Bump stop brackets completely cut off. Stock drum brake wheels with 1.5" bolt on spacer. 215/75r15 tires. Rear- D2600 bags bolted directly to trailing arms, short upper cup to clear the air fittings. 1.5" drop blocks. FrizzleFry's method of shock relocation. Trimmed bump stops. 15x8 wheels. 235/75r15 tires.  
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