When you lower the rear suspension does the frontend go up? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jimcaf · 05-23-2012, 02:03 AM

Maybe a dumb question but my back is about 3 1/2 higher then the front and Im looking for it to be level to maybe a 1/2 higher in the back when Im done,so Im i safe to drop it 3?? ,thanks jim

bcutt · 05-23-2012, 07:38 AM

Absolutely.

**N2TRUX** · 05-23-2012, 10:27 AM

Technically the front bumper might be a little higher, but the fenderwell gap won't change.

jimcaf · 05-23-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Technically the front bumper might be a little higher, but the fenderwell gap won't change.

Thats my most concern is the fender wells close to level or slightly higher in the back ,,thanks guys!!

Keith Seymore · 05-23-2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Technically the front bumper might be a little higher, but the fenderwell gap won't change.

Agree. When the back goes down the truck "pivots" about the front wheels.

K

05-23-2012, 02:03 AM	#1
jimcaf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Valley Center,CA Posts: 89	When you lower the rear suspension does the frontend go up? Maybe a dumb question but my back is about 3 1/2 higher then the front and Im looking for it to be level to maybe a 1/2 higher in the back when Im done,so Im i safe to drop it 3?? ,thanks jim __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10, 5.3, 4L60E,4.10 gears UNDER CONSTRUCTION Mid size bed conversion https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...yC10MidSizeBed The basic buildup https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...3/1971ChevyC10

05-23-2012, 07:38 AM	#2
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: When you lower the rear suspension does the frontend go up? Absolutely. __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

05-23-2012, 10:27 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: When you lower the rear suspension does the frontend go up? Technically the front bumper might be a little higher, but the fenderwell gap won't change. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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