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bigarmzz · 05-08-2009, 08:01 AM

well, after waiting for over 3 weeks for my drop springs from sport truck direct

, (i wouldnt recommend them), i finally got it all lowered...the bottom of the fender trim sits down on the lip of the tires the same, maybe an inch or so front and back

to get the stance just about right, i ended up going with:

front:
western chassis 2.5" spindles
western chassis 2.5" springs

back:
western chassis flip kit (they say 5", but its actually 6")

wheels are 20" C-5 polished Coys from www.coyswheel.com
rears are 20x10 with 5.5 bs
fronts are 20x8.5 with 5 1/4 bs

i have a good 3" of "safe travel" before my bed would ever hit the rear end...three of us got in the bed and jumped on it (real scientific huh

) and it was ok, so no more than i'll ever have in there, should be just fine

i moved the rear bumper in about 1.5", and that really helped!, its a new GM piece i got from classicparts.com for $145 shipped, and just used suburban outer brackets, worked just fine

painted the front brake calipers with high temp engine spray bomb...turned out great (and cheap, $7)

now i just need to get a roll of side molding, and a tailgate bedliner cover...eventually i'll get a checker-pro hard tonneau cover...getting the front end lined up next week

before:

now:

dieselarmy13 · 05-08-2009, 08:03 AM

Wow! Looks great man!

JohnC · 05-08-2009, 08:26 AM

Looks amazing man! Great job. So what's next?

Tony@AirRideTech · 05-08-2009, 08:46 AM

Tony gives you two thumbs up

bigarmzz · 05-08-2009, 08:53 AM

thanks for the comps guys....aint nothin next...this thing has literally "nickel'd and dimed" me to pieces

i had someone pm me regarding the total costs of lowering the truck:

coys-$2,050 shipped (come toyo's mounted/balanced, fronts are 255/40's, rear's are 295/40's)

lowering components all come from sport truck direct
spindles 229.95 / pair
springs $119.95/pr
flip kit (2104): $79.95
Doetsch Tech Shocks 44.95 x 4= 179.80
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total: $2,659.65+ sport truck directs outrageous shipping charges

plus, there's always a bunch of other crap ya dont think of when lowering, new bearings, tie rods,...etc...i ended up needing new rear brake drums, wheel cylinders, front rotors, front brake calipers, etc..

**N2TRUX** · 05-08-2009, 09:18 AM

It looks great. Yeah the cost does add up.

crawdadfox · 05-08-2009, 09:33 AM

The stance is perfect!

boatpuller · 05-08-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawdadfox

The stance is perfect!

consider it nailed...........

Cherub · 05-08-2009, 09:39 AM

Man i wish i wouldnt have gotten ride of my coys. Perfect stance.

SBTork · 05-08-2009, 09:50 AM

perfect stance, what all was included in the flip kit? New u-bolts, spring plates?

bigarmzz · 05-08-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBTork

perfect stance, what all was included in the flip kit? New u-bolts, spring plates?

yeah man, new u-bolts and plates...the plates are actually powdercoated grey...very nice stuff for the money...i love the western chassis stuff, but like i said, i wouldnt recommend getting the wc stuff from sport truck direct though....they screwed up (2) orders of mine, and on the last order, they took over 3 weeks to get me my darn springs

bumslie75 · 05-08-2009, 10:58 AM

Looking good i like your front bumper everything looks great

flamingbig10 · 05-08-2009, 11:02 AM

looks good

ont_guy_38 · 05-08-2009, 11:09 AM

Looks awesome !!!!!

smashingchuck · 05-08-2009, 11:14 AM

Very nice transformation. You hit the nail on the head.

I see sport mirrors in your future.

bigarmzz · 05-08-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Very nice transformation. You hit the nail on the head.

I see sport mirrors in your future.

thanks ya'all for the comps

yep, when and if i ever get the $ ahead...i'm gettin it painted, and sport mirrors for sure

jeffs67on22s · 05-08-2009, 11:30 AM

that dose look really good, im tryin to find a way to drop my 67 even more but dont want to bag it yet

bigblock73 · 05-08-2009, 11:33 AM

Hey Big, with your flip kit, were the supplied U-bolts actually the right size for your differential? The last 2 flip kits I purchased were sent with the incorrect size u-bolts.

Truck looks GREAT by the way!

Who says you need bags to be cool and look cool?

bigarmzz · 05-08-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Hey Big, with your flip kit, were the supplied U-bolts actually the right size for your differential? The last 2 flip kits I purchased were sent with the incorrect size u-bolts.

Truck looks GREAT by the way!

Who says you need bags to be cool and look cool?

yeah, the u bolts were the correct size, the quality is very very good on the wc flip kits...and the plates they give you are very thick and also powdercoated

thanks for the comps Jeff!

**lolife99** · 05-08-2009, 11:50 AM

Nice!

grinch4om · 05-08-2009, 12:12 PM

wow!

Driveway Dreams · 05-08-2009, 12:31 PM

Man alive! I love it!!!

3r!c84 · 05-08-2009, 12:38 PM

nice job..why did you change the grill and lights to the newer style?
never realy liked that style..

Driveway Dreams · 05-08-2009, 12:46 PM

That is exactly why. Some do like it and some don't. I personally am in the first group.

Turbo85GMC · 05-08-2009, 01:11 PM

Looks Awesome!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Some do like it and some don't. I personally am in the first group.

I have to agree, I like the newer grille/lights.

They look great on lowered trucks.

05-08-2009, 08:01 AM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	finally got it all lowered well, after waiting for over 3 weeks for my drop springs from sport truck direct, (i wouldnt recommend them), i finally got it all lowered...the bottom of the fender trim sits down on the lip of the tires the same, maybe an inch or so front and back to get the stance just about right, i ended up going with: front: western chassis 2.5" spindles western chassis 2.5" springs back: western chassis flip kit (they say 5", but its actually 6") wheels are 20" C-5 polished Coys from www.coyswheel.com rears are 20x10 with 5.5 bs fronts are 20x8.5 with 5 1/4 bs i have a good 3" of "safe travel" before my bed would ever hit the rear end...three of us got in the bed and jumped on it (real scientific huh) and it was ok, so no more than i'll ever have in there, should be just fine i moved the rear bumper in about 1.5", and that really helped!, its a new GM piece i got from classicparts.com for $145 shipped, and just used suburban outer brackets, worked just fine painted the front brake calipers with high temp engine spray bomb...turned out great (and cheap, $7) now i just need to get a roll of side molding, and a tailgate bedliner cover...eventually i'll get a checker-pro hard tonneau cover...getting the front end lined up next week before: now: __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 05-08-2009 at 08:05 AM.

05-08-2009, 08:03 AM	#2
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: finally got it all lowered Wow! Looks great man! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

05-08-2009, 08:26 AM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: finally got it all lowered Looks amazing man! Great job. So what's next?

05-08-2009, 08:46 AM	#4
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: finally got it all lowered Tony gives you two thumbs up

05-08-2009, 08:53 AM	#5
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: finally got it all lowered thanks for the comps guys....aint nothin next...this thing has literally "nickel'd and dimed" me to pieces i had someone pm me regarding the total costs of lowering the truck: coys-$2,050 shipped (come toyo's mounted/balanced, fronts are 255/40's, rear's are 295/40's) lowering components all come from sport truck direct spindles 229.95 / pair springs $119.95/pr flip kit (2104): $79.95 Doetsch Tech Shocks 44.95 x 4= 179.80 ---------------------------------------------------- total: $2,659.65+ sport truck directs outrageous shipping charges plus, there's always a bunch of other crap ya dont think of when lowering, new bearings, tie rods,...etc...i ended up needing new rear brake drums, wheel cylinders, front rotors, front brake calipers, etc.. __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 05-08-2009 at 08:55 AM.

05-08-2009, 09:18 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: finally got it all lowered It looks great. Yeah the cost does add up. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-08-2009, 09:33 AM	#7
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: finally got it all lowered The stance is perfect! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

05-08-2009, 09:39 AM	#9
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: finally got it all lowered Man i wish i wouldnt have gotten ride of my coys. Perfect stance. Last edited by Cherub; 05-08-2009 at 09:39 AM.

05-08-2009, 09:50 AM	#10
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: finally got it all lowered perfect stance, what all was included in the flip kit? New u-bolts, spring plates? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

05-08-2009, 10:58 AM	#12
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: finally got it all lowered Looking good i like your front bumper everything looks great

05-08-2009, 11:02 AM	#13
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05-08-2009, 11:09 AM	#14
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: finally got it all lowered Looks awesome !!!!!

05-08-2009, 11:14 AM	#15
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: finally got it all lowered Very nice transformation. You hit the nail on the head. I see sport mirrors in your future. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 05-08-2009 at 11:14 AM.

05-08-2009, 11:30 AM	#17
jeffs67on22s Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: broken arrow Posts: 4	Re: finally got it all lowered that dose look really good, im tryin to find a way to drop my 67 even more but dont want to bag it yet

05-08-2009, 11:33 AM	#18
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: finally got it all lowered Hey Big, with your flip kit, were the supplied U-bolts actually the right size for your differential? The last 2 flip kits I purchased were sent with the incorrect size u-bolts. Truck looks GREAT by the way! Who says you need bags to be cool and look cool? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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05-08-2009, 12:12 PM	#21
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: finally got it all lowered wow!

05-08-2009, 12:31 PM	#22
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05-08-2009, 12:38 PM	#23
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05-08-2009, 12:46 PM	#24
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: finally got it all lowered That is exactly why. Some do like it and some don't. I personally am in the first group. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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