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Laid back freak
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: hastings florida
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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
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Antelope, CA
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
3/4 and lovin it
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Location: Hayden, Al.
Posts: 4,148
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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.
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Vandalia IL
Posts: 149
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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 |
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6.0 powered square
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mesquite texas
Posts: 3,459
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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
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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. |
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Columbus, Texas
Posts: 37
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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. |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: lox. fl
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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
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Location: Earlysville, Va.
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
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.
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Largo Florida
Posts: 632
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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.
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Location: glenmora. la
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
4/6 2.5 drop spindles/springs front and flip kit rear
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Shrewsbury, PA
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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.
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: sumter sc
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
1987 Step Side W/5-7
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Clovis, NM
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Oceanside Ca
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
4.5ish closer to 5/6
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
Hey Joe,... get under your truck and cut those rear u-bolts off.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Oceanside Ca
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
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.
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
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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.
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On a budget like Fred Sanford
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Topeka, KS
Posts: 2,031
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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.
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Columbus, Texas
Posts: 37
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
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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.. |
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New Hamburg, Ontario
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Bakersfield,CA
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 29
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
My 74
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 12
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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.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Oceanside Ca
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 12
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Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds
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.
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