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J_PEPIN87 · 10-06-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by johnc

it's a nice looking truck.

thanks!

ryguythayer · 01-28-2010, 12:03 PM

did u have to do a cnotch ?

ryguythayer · 01-28-2010, 12:06 PM

lowlifeyankee · 11-22-2009, 10:33 PM

this is my 86 sportin the 15's

cochino12 · 11-22-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lowlifeyankee

this is my 86 sportin the 15's

Nice truck, lets see somem ore pics

3r!c84 · 11-22-2009, 10:45 PM

here

3r!c84 · 01-28-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

here

update ....... lowerd the front down so it sits flat now

lowlifeyankee · 11-22-2009, 10:43 PM

I was looking for white walls when it was under primer but I dont think it would look good with the blue

lowlifeyankee · 11-22-2009, 10:50 PM

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Rogue_Sentinel · 11-23-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by J_PEPIN87

Heres mine is lowered 4.5 in the front and 6 in the back with 90's silverado stocks

where did you the black trun lghts ?

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Originally Posted by lowlifeyankee

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can i get some pics of your bed ?

mwooten92 · 11-22-2009, 11:27 PM

my truck is stock height but where could i find some new centercaps or new bowties to go in the center of them?

3r!c84 · 11-22-2009, 11:29 PM

ebay my friend

low86c10 · 11-22-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mwooten92

my truck is stock height but where could i find some new centercaps or new bowties to go in the center of them?

i got a set pm me

menace121978 · 11-23-2009, 12:45 AM

wow

joe1982 · 11-23-2009, 01:51 AM

here are some of my new rallys

grinch4om · 11-23-2009, 06:23 AM

mine

grinch4om · 11-23-2009, 06:24 AM

frt

Slonaker · 01-28-2010, 01:14 PM

My standard "makes it look nicer than it really is" photo:

Lowered 2.5/4 with spindles/drop leafs.

Slonaker

Driveway Dreams · 01-28-2010, 01:50 PM

Looks like a nice truck man. We all have those pictures though. I have some that make it look worse too.

atopper · 02-03-2010, 11:41 PM

subscribing to this awesome thread . im thinkin the McGaughy's 73-87 Deluxe 4 1/2" Front / 6" Rear Drop for my 81 stepside. anyone got any comments about this kit ? it seems like a really good price. im new to these trucks (was into mustangs for yrs) and ive been doin alot of searching and reading and looking at pics to decide on a direction i wanna go with this wreck. lol . im liking the slammed on 20" Coys look but just isnt very realistic for the roads here in PA and i wanna drive it every day. so i was thinkin a kinda drag/street rod look , 4-6 drop on 15" wheels with the biggest drag radial i can stuff in the back.

1986swb · 02-12-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by low86c10

lowering mine Tuesday and leaving stock wheels on ,would like to see what they look like

This is my 1986 GMC Sierra Classic, C1500, SWB, 2WD. Completed drop January 2010.

Before: Stock suspension with 15" x 8" Rallies and 255/70R-15 Firestone Indy 500s.

After: Mild drop: 2.5" drop spindles (Western) and 4" drop hangers and shackles (McGaughys). KYB Gas Adjust shocks in front and LMC drop shocks in back. Used same 15" Rallies with 255/70R-15 Firestone Indy 500s.

Additionally, rebuilt entire front suspension and reused A arms and coil springs. New tie rods, ball joints, control arm busings, idler arm, pitman arm. Rear suspension: Reused leaf springs.

Much tighter ride/less body roll and yet very comfortable.

JohnC · 02-13-2010, 11:18 AM

Man that looks really good. That makes me want to go that route and leave my rallies on there.

1986swb · 02-15-2010, 03:56 AM

Thanks. For the rear, just remember you will need to trim your bed's cross support just above the new lowering shackles as they will stick up. This is a simple matter of cutting with an air grinder or even a dremel tool (with cutting blade). I hate to chop up such a "classic" truck but it's hidden from view. Make sure you cut the support areas wide enough to accomodate the entire length of the top shackle nuts & bolts. Otherwise, as the leaf spring flexes, the nuts & bolts will make contact with the bed. I know this from experience. Later, I'll post some additional pics of my new front suspension parts (on and off the truck) for reference. Currently using a friend's laptop. Good luck with your suspension drop.

JohnC · 02-15-2010, 06:23 PM

Thanks, hopefully it will turn out as good as yours. I'm still debating on the flip kit though.

1986swb · 02-16-2010, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Thanks, hopefully it will turn out as good as yours. I'm still debating on the flip kit though.

I looked at a bunch of options to do a mild drop for my truck, including doing a flip for the rear. Keep in mind the flip will drop your rear about 5" and you may have to trim the rear bumper stops. This is based on what I read and not through experience. If this is the case, you will probably need to drop the front end at between 3-3.5" to that both front and rear drops appear level.

If you noticed my 2.5" front drop and the 4" rear drop, they look pretty level. Even up close it looks pretty good and level. This set up has been done by many and it a proven combination -- without any issues to suspension or geometry. Like I mentioned earlier, the only thing I had to do was to cut away some of the bed support pieces to accomodate the taller drop shackles. I've read that some drop spindles of 3" had issues with caliper clearances but some minor grinding will resolve that issue.

You can also go with drop "A" arms which are good but you will need to spend some cash. I wanted to keep everything pretty stock looking so I reused my "A" arms and rebult them.

On that note, here's what $1000 looks like. Additionally, I included some pics of the taller shackles for your reference.

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11-22-2009, 10:33 PM	#4
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01-28-2010, 01:50 PM	#19
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02-03-2010, 11:41 PM	#20
atopper box junkie !! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Biglerville , PA Posts: 185	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? subscribing to this awesome thread . im thinkin the McGaughy's 73-87 Deluxe 4 1/2" Front / 6" Rear Drop for my 81 stepside. anyone got any comments about this kit ? it seems like a really good price. im new to these trucks (was into mustangs for yrs) and ive been doin alot of searching and reading and looking at pics to decide on a direction i wanna go with this wreck. lol . im liking the slammed on 20" Coys look but just isnt very realistic for the roads here in PA and i wanna drive it every day. so i was thinkin a kinda drag/street rod look , 4-6 drop on 15" wheels with the biggest drag radial i can stuff in the back. __________________ - 500mg of crazy a day ...... will keep the straight jacket away !!! :burno Last edited by atopper; 02-03-2010 at 11:43 PM.



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02-13-2010, 11:18 AM	#22
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Man that looks really good. That makes me want to go that route and leave my rallies on there.

02-15-2010, 03:56 AM	#23
1986swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sammamish, Washington Posts: 163	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Thanks. For the rear, just remember you will need to trim your bed's cross support just above the new lowering shackles as they will stick up. This is a simple matter of cutting with an air grinder or even a dremel tool (with cutting blade). I hate to chop up such a "classic" truck but it's hidden from view. Make sure you cut the support areas wide enough to accomodate the entire length of the top shackle nuts & bolts. Otherwise, as the leaf spring flexes, the nuts & bolts will make contact with the bed. I know this from experience. Later, I'll post some additional pics of my new front suspension parts (on and off the truck) for reference. Currently using a friend's laptop. Good luck with your suspension drop.

02-15-2010, 06:23 PM	#24
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Thanks, hopefully it will turn out as good as yours. I'm still debating on the flip kit though.

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