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80stepsideguy · 10-07-2010, 01:41 PM

Once i put the bed on my truck ill take some snap shots.I put 2 1/2 inch westin drop spindles w/ 2 inch coils.In the rear i did a 5 inch flip kit w/ a 2 inch drop leaf from bell tech, so i got a 4 1/2 in the front n a 7 in the rear..Running 18 inch coys in the front n 20s in the rear..

thanks
pat

LiveAnimals · 10-07-2010, 05:14 PM

3/4 and lovin it

**nlped** · 10-07-2010, 08:16 PM

^^^I was thinking the same thing. It looks a lot lower than it should be for that little bit.
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storked82 · 10-07-2010, 09:28 PM

HEY MALO83

What size tires are you running? I need to cut the front coils
On mine my truck has air shocks on the back but the line blew off

I like the way it sits in the rear but now the front needs to come down a bit
Also how does tour ride with the coils cut? do your tires rub in front?

Thanks
Jeff Main

flamingbig10 · 10-07-2010, 11:49 PM

5-7 3" djm spindles and springs and beltec flip kit and drop shackles, going back to a 2/3 in a few months

TRAU 82 · 10-25-2010, 09:46 PM

hey guys..got the ole original rear end swapped out to a 3.42 posi, so now ready to order flip kit for the rear so she can be bolted all back together. have decided to go with the 4/6. lolife99/nlped would you guys suggest the following?

http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.aspx?partid=19397

do i need the c-sections/shock relocators or can i get by without? however, if it means sacrificing ride quality i will definitely spend the dough. last thing i want is a low/stiff ride i cant even enjoy...if you guys have any other links or advice please hit me with them.

3r!c84 · 10-25-2010, 10:06 PM

wouldnt buy from them. many guys have had problems with them. i got mine threw summitracing with no problems

and 6inch you need a cnotch. 5 inch you dont

slugish · 10-25-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

wouldnt buy from them. many guys have had problems with them. i got mine threw summitracing with no problems

and 6inch you need a cnotch. 5 inch you dont

notch is preferable for 6in & lower , but not necessary unless you actually use your truck as a truck (hauling heavy loads etc. Am down 6.5-7 in in rear with no notch & still can carry moderately heavy loads. deepends on how many leafs also.

406 Q-ship · 10-31-2012, 12:15 AM

Here is my 74 that is a 3.0/5.0 drop. It is not a flip kit (don't like cut frames for towing), it started as a heavy half. I used 3" Belltech front spindles and 4" drop rear shackles then pulled out 3 leafs from the 8 leaf rear springs.

**ms2335** · 09-13-2015, 05:45 AM

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Speeding Dakota · 09-13-2015, 04:50 PM

Here mine 4/5 drop - 2.5" CPP drop spindles & 1 coil cut off, rear flip (using Specialtyretail 5" drop brackets) and using KYB Nitro Shocks. Running 255/45/18 & 275/40/18 tires.
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ddr11 · 09-16-2015, 01:50 PM

1987 Step Side W/5-7

UKNOWME · 09-16-2015, 05:02 PM

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1987 Step Side W/5-7

Man, I love that truck!

joe1982 · 10-25-2010, 10:25 PM

4.5ish closer to 5/6

**lolife99** · 10-25-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

4.5ish closer to 5/6

Hey Joe,... get under your truck and cut those rear u-bolts off.

There can be dangerous scrubline issues with those.

Oh yeah,... COOL truck!

joe1982 · 10-26-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Hey Joe,... get under your truck and cut those rear u-bolts off.

There can be dangerous scrubline issues with those.

Oh yeah,... COOL truck!

i like them!!! haha, just kidding. they are gone now bro. i put some leaf springs of a newer truck, and they were a 6pack, i only had 4 before, the old u bolts didnt fit so i bought some cheapy ones at pepboys in the meantime.

Jonboy · 10-26-2010, 08:48 AM

My '74 is about 6/8. I can't take the credit for the drop, as Scoti did it when it was his DD. I drive it to work a couple times a week, and it rides really well, though.

swb85 · 10-26-2010, 08:53 AM

Here's mine, it's a 4/4 with shackles/hangers out back and up front is 2.5" spindles and 1 coil cut off the factory springs. Tires are 275/60/15 all around. I wanted to retain a little rake and it turned out good I think.

TRAU 82 · 05-19-2016, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

My '74 is about 6/8. I can't take the credit for the drop, as Scoti did it when it was his DD. I drive it to work a couple times a week, and it rides really well, though.

I really dig your truck Jonboy..would you or Scoti be able to recall what spindle/spring combo and rear setup you used and the staggered tire sizes in front and rear? That thing sits perfect..exactly the stance I'm going for with my '82..

tazman87 · 10-28-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

4.5ish closer to 5/6

joe. send me to link of your truck. i just fell in love with them black wheels ya got there!

Gabriel661 · 09-12-2015, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

4.5ish closer to 5/6

Did u have to. C notch it

SDC10 · 09-12-2015, 01:21 PM

My 74

criscodisco · 10-25-2010, 10:31 PM

This is a lmc 4/6 with about a full coil cut off both fronts, and 2 more inches of block out back. The truck is my daily, and besides the occasional lower scrape, i have no complaints.

joe1982 · 10-25-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by criscodisco

This is a lmc 4/6 with about a full coil cut off both fronts, and 2 more inches of block out back. The truck is my daily, and besides the occasional lower scrape, i have no complaints.

NICE

really dig that man. is that a stock paint?? im thinking of painting my truck a gunmetal color, i like the eraly burb dark gray.

criscodisco · 10-25-2010, 11:33 PM

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NICE

really dig that man. is that a stock paint?? im thinking of painting my truck a gunmetal color, i like the eraly burb dark gray.

Thanks, it's the second coat of paint thats been on the truck. Im not sure of the name, but its an 08 gm truck color. It's a little darker and has more of a metallic look than the original.

10-07-2010, 01:41 PM	#1
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds Once i put the bed on my truck ill take some snap shots.I put 2 1/2 inch westin drop spindles w/ 2 inch coils.In the rear i did a 5 inch flip kit w/ a 2 inch drop leaf from bell tech, so i got a 4 1/2 in the front n a 7 in the rear..Running 18 inch coys in the front n 20s in the rear.. thanks pat __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

10-07-2010, 05:14 PM	#2
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds 3/4 and lovin it __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

10-07-2010, 08:16 PM	#3
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds ^^^I was thinking the same thing. It looks a lot lower than it should be for that little bit. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-07-2010, 09:28 PM	#4
storked82 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vandalia IL Posts: 149	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds HEY MALO83 What size tires are you running? I need to cut the front coils On mine my truck has air shocks on the back but the line blew off I like the way it sits in the rear but now the front needs to come down a bit Also how does tour ride with the coils cut? do your tires rub in front? Thanks Jeff Main

10-07-2010, 11:49 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds 5-7 3" djm spindles and springs and beltec flip kit and drop shackles, going back to a 2/3 in a few months __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 10-07-2010 at 11:53 PM.

10-25-2010, 09:46 PM	#6
TRAU 82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas Posts: 37	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds hey guys..got the ole original rear end swapped out to a 3.42 posi, so now ready to order flip kit for the rear so she can be bolted all back together. have decided to go with the 4/6. lolife99/nlped would you guys suggest the following? http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.aspx?partid=19397 do i need the c-sections/shock relocators or can i get by without? however, if it means sacrificing ride quality i will definitely spend the dough. last thing i want is a low/stiff ride i cant even enjoy...if you guys have any other links or advice please hit me with them.

10-25-2010, 10:06 PM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds wouldnt buy from them. many guys have had problems with them. i got mine threw summitracing with no problems and 6inch you need a cnotch. 5 inch you dont __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-31-2012, 12:15 AM	#9
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds Here is my 74 that is a 3.0/5.0 drop. It is not a flip kit (don't like cut frames for towing), it started as a heavy half. I used 3" Belltech front spindles and 4" drop rear shackles then pulled out 3 leafs from the 8 leaf rear springs. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

09-13-2015, 05:45 AM	#10
ms2335 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: glenmora. la Posts: 290	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds 4/6 2.5 drop spindles/springs front and flip kit rear __________________ 65 Chevy C10 Short Fleet BBW 6.0L/4l80E 68 Chevy C10 SWB 6.0L/4L80E 84 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4l60E QA1 Suspension

09-13-2015, 04:50 PM	#11
Speeding Dakota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Shrewsbury, PA Posts: 325	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds Here mine 4/5 drop - 2.5" CPP drop spindles & 1 coil cut off, rear flip (using Specialtyretail 5" drop brackets) and using KYB Nitro Shocks. Running 255/45/18 & 275/40/18 tires.

09-16-2015, 01:50 PM	#12
ddr11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: sumter sc Posts: 79	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds 1987 Step Side W/5-7 Attached Images

10-25-2010, 10:25 PM	#14
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10-26-2010, 08:48 AM	#17
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds My '74 is about 6/8. I can't take the credit for the drop, as Scoti did it when it was his DD. I drive it to work a couple times a week, and it rides really well, though. Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-26-2010, 08:53 AM	#18
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds Here's mine, it's a 4/4 with shackles/hangers out back and up front is 2.5" spindles and 1 coil cut off the factory springs. Tires are 275/60/15 all around. I wanted to retain a little rake and it turned out good I think. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

09-12-2015, 01:21 PM	#22
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10-25-2010, 10:31 PM	#23
criscodisco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds This is a lmc 4/6 with about a full coil cut off both fronts, and 2 more inches of block out back. The truck is my daily, and besides the occasional lower scrape, i have no complaints. Attached Images

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