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Malo83 · 03-31-2011, 01:03 PM

My 83 with flip kit and 2 cut coils

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franky69c10 · 03-31-2011, 06:46 PM

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My 83 with flip kit and 2 cut coils

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chevymotocross · 03-31-2011, 07:31 PM

I'm calling it a 4.5/6. Western chassis flip, shackles, c-notch and spindles. Also, Belltech 2'' coils. The kit originally was suppose to be 4/6 with 1.5'' coils but at the time, the supplier didn't have the coils, so they sent the lower 2'' belltechs.

Even with the lower belltech coils, the back is still a tad lower than the front. Also, the driver side front sits about 3/4'' higher than the passenger side and I notice it. BUT, I think this is because the alignment guy screwed it up, looks like the top of the tire is kicked OUT more on the driver side, making it appear higher. Could also be because of the skinny 235 in front and 255 in rear.

Rides nice though and overall I am happy with how it all went together.

StrokinRat · 03-31-2011, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the info CurtdogG.

flamingbig10 · 03-31-2011, 08:23 PM

up front 3" DJM spindles and 3" ground force springs out back beltec flip kit and 2" drop shackles

87chevy.com · 03-31-2011, 08:26 PM

front: McGaughys drop spindles

rear: suburban rear hangers and McGaughys lowering shackles

3r!c84 · 03-31-2011, 08:35 PM

what size wheel and tire? ^ looks good

87chevy.com · 03-31-2011, 09:47 PM

275/50/17 on all 4, wheels are 17x8 on all 4 aswell
clint

Rollinsqrbdy · 03-31-2011, 11:12 PM

These are some beautiful trucks guys. Im curious though if you cut one coil of a front spring, how much will it drop. Is like 1 full coil 2''? Just curious.

Jonboy · 04-01-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

These are some beautiful trucks guys. Im curious though if you cut one coil of a front spring, how much will it drop. Is like 1 full coil 2''? Just curious.

That's pretty close, although it makes a difference how much your springs have sagged over the years. Weaker springs may not see the same results.

northeimcustom · 04-01-2011, 12:00 PM

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drop?? your guess is as good as mine.... tell me how much you think
20s with 275/55s n 295/55s

f.monroe · 04-01-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com

front: McGaughys drop spindles

rear: suburban rear hangers and McGaughys lowering shackles

Any pics of the Suburban hanger and details about the amount of drop they offer?
Frank

moneyeater · 04-02-2011, 03:22 AM

Bell Tech 2.5"spindles, 1.5"springs, Bell Tech flipkit and BellTech drop shocks all around!
15x10 American Eagle 589´s with 295/50 and 265/50 BFG´s!
Volker
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85sierraclassic · 04-02-2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by northeimcustom

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drop?? your guess is as good as mine.... tell me how much you think
20s with 275/55s n 295/55s

i dont kno how much its dropped but it looks really good

northeimcustom · 04-02-2011, 08:35 AM

^^^^^^^^ thanks, but dont tell me that, it needs to go lower!!!!

87chevy.com · 04-02-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Any pics of the Suburban hanger and details about the amount of drop they offer?
Frank

heres a picture I saved a while back just for such a question

shows the suburban hanger installed and a truck hanger just sitting on the spring to show the difference.

I'd say close to 2-2/12 drop.
clint

85sierraclassic · 04-02-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by northeimcustom

^^^^^^^^ thanks, but dont tell me that, it needs to go lower!!!!

imo its just right lol

coater · 04-03-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by swb85

4/4 drop with 2.5" spindles and 1 coil off the front and shackles/hangers out back, tires are 275/60's all the way around.

Super Nice Truck !!!!! Are those 8" rally's on the 275's?

swb85 · 04-04-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by coater

Super Nice Truck !!!!! Are those 8" rally's on the 275's?

Thanks! Yessir, factory 8" rallys. I also have 1.25" spacers on the rear to even out the track width.

low man · 04-04-2011, 11:45 AM

here is mine,drop spindels and cut spring, with a flip in rear,17x8 wheels

69BBsuburban · 04-04-2011, 12:10 PM

5-7....flipped rear and lowered spindles and springs

Cut coils and a few leafs removed....

2" spindles, 3" coils and flipped rear....

3r!c84 · 04-04-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by low man

here is mine,drop spindels and cut spring, with a flip in rear,17x8 wheels

i got the same rims. but 17x9.5 in the rear.. what size tire are you running?

69BBsuburban · 04-04-2011, 04:55 PM

DJM 3/5 drop....
Yeah....I've had a few of these trucks...haha...

mooseknuckles · 04-04-2011, 05:11 PM

my 86 dropped about 7/9, front.....3' bell tech's, airbags, rear.....homemade flip, 2 leafs removed, relocated hangers, currently getting 4-linked and bagged rear.

low man · 04-05-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

i got the same rims. but 17x9.5 in the rear.. what size tire are you running?

im running245-45-17 in front and 255-45-17 in back,thats what was on the wheels when i got them

03-31-2011, 01:03 PM	#26
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? My 83 with flip kit and 2 cut coils Uploaded with ImageShack.us

03-31-2011, 07:31 PM	#28
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? I'm calling it a 4.5/6. Western chassis flip, shackles, c-notch and spindles. Also, Belltech 2'' coils. The kit originally was suppose to be 4/6 with 1.5'' coils but at the time, the supplier didn't have the coils, so they sent the lower 2'' belltechs. Even with the lower belltech coils, the back is still a tad lower than the front. Also, the driver side front sits about 3/4'' higher than the passenger side and I notice it. BUT, I think this is because the alignment guy screwed it up, looks like the top of the tire is kicked OUT more on the driver side, making it appear higher. Could also be because of the skinny 235 in front and 255 in rear. Rides nice though and overall I am happy with how it all went together. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

03-31-2011, 07:43 PM	#29
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? Thanks for the info CurtdogG. __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker

03-31-2011, 08:23 PM	#30
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? up front 3" DJM spindles and 3" ground force springs out back beltec flip kit and 2" drop shackles __________________ 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

03-31-2011, 08:26 PM	#31
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,261	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? front: McGaughys drop spindles rear: suburban rear hangers and McGaughys lowering shackles __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

03-31-2011, 08:35 PM	#32
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? what size wheel and tire? ^ looks good __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

03-31-2011, 09:47 PM	#33
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,261	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? 275/50/17 on all 4, wheels are 17x8 on all 4 aswell clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress Last edited by 87chevy.com; 03-31-2011 at 09:51 PM.

03-31-2011, 11:12 PM	#34
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? These are some beautiful trucks guys. Im curious though if you cut one coil of a front spring, how much will it drop. Is like 1 full coil 2''? Just curious. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

04-01-2011, 12:00 PM	#36
northeimcustom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 291	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? [IMG][/IMG] drop?? your guess is as good as mine.... tell me how much you think 20s with 275/55s n 295/55s Last edited by northeimcustom; 04-01-2011 at 12:01 PM.

04-02-2011, 03:22 AM	#38
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? Bell Tech 2.5"spindles, 1.5"springs, Bell Tech flipkit and BellTech drop shocks all around! 15x10 American Eagle 589´s with 295/50 and 265/50 BFG´s! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

04-02-2011, 08:35 AM	#40
northeimcustom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 291	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? ^^^^^^^^ thanks, but dont tell me that, it needs to go lower!!!!

04-04-2011, 11:45 AM	#45
low man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: low, quebec Posts: 52	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? here is mine,drop spindels and cut spring, with a flip in rear,17x8 wheels Attached Images __________________ 87 short bed.4",6" drop sold 90chev z71 6" lift. with 35"sold 07 4x4 colorado on 31" 1971 chev blazer

04-04-2011, 12:10 PM	#46
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? 5-7....flipped rear and lowered spindles and springs Cut coils and a few leafs removed.... 2" spindles, 3" coils and flipped rear.... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A

04-04-2011, 04:55 PM	#48
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? DJM 3/5 drop.... Yeah....I've had a few of these trucks...haha... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A Last edited by 69BBsuburban; 04-04-2011 at 04:56 PM.

04-04-2011, 05:11 PM	#49
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? my 86 dropped about 7/9, front.....3' bell tech's, airbags, rear.....homemade flip, 2 leafs removed, relocated hangers, currently getting 4-linked and bagged rear. Attached Images __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682



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