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TRAU 82 · 10-06-2010, 01:55 PM

alright guys..restoring my 82 short bed and in the process of deciding on amount of drop. need to see your lowered 73-87 short beds and the specs(how you got it there). was possibly thinking of doing a 2-4 drop or 2.5-4 i guess if i were to use drop spindles in the front, shackles and hangers in the rear, but not sure if it will be enough. your input will be of great help...oh yea, let er riiiiiiipppp!

**lolife99** · 10-06-2010, 02:24 PM

Go directly to the 4/6 drop.

Matt Man · 10-06-2010, 02:24 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409151

LiveAnimals · 10-06-2010, 05:14 PM

Always liked where this thread was goin
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=Drop+thread

TRAU 82 · 10-07-2010, 12:26 AM

lolife99..is that what you have on the sweet red ride on your profile? the 4-6? suggest prob a flip kit for the rear? i imagine its a must..

3r!c84 · 10-07-2010, 12:52 AM

a little low.

*nbpro* · 10-07-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

a little low.

love your truck bro but like me needs some sport mirrors

**lolife99** · 10-07-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TRAU 82

lolife99..is that what you have on the sweet red ride on your profile? the 4-6? suggest prob a flip kit for the rear? i imagine its a must..

My Profile pic is a 5.5"/7.5" drop on my '69.
I suggest the 4/6 for the 73-87 trucks because it's a very streetable combination.
The flip kit is easier and cheaper. No c-notch needed. (unless you go with a 5/7 drop)
I'd use Belltech or Western Chassis components.
Drop spindles, Springs, Flip Kit, and a good set of drop shocks.
Also, a front sway bar is a cheap mod,... if you don't alreay have one.
If you do,... just add a set of Energy Suspension bushings,... and it will work fine.

**nlped** · 10-07-2010, 07:45 AM

Here's a couple of shots of my ole '87. It had 2.5" drop spindles and a 1" drop coil with a 1/2 a coil cut off (for a total of 4.5" in the front) and just a flip kit in the rear. I used the 2.5" spindles so I wouldn't have to grind on the lower control arms to be able to run my stock 15x8 rally's without any rubbing issues. It road GREAT

!!!

muthstryker · 10-07-2010, 10:18 AM

Like suggested above, I would go right to a 4/6. Most people will want to go lower even from there. I did a 3/3 on my friends truck we rolled it out of the garage and not even within 10 mins of seeing it he already wants it lower.

Mines a 6/8..

Silence86 · 10-07-2010, 10:36 AM

2.5 front and 3.5 ish on the rear

3r!c84 · 10-07-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nbpro

love your truck bro but like me needs some sport mirrors

im starting to like the dumbos

but yea sport ones are going on with paint

TRAU 82 · 10-07-2010, 12:36 PM

sick pics fellas! thanks for the advice...i was originally thinking the 2-4 might be a little much, but last thing i want to do is lower my 82 and instantly wish i would have gone lower. plan is to go back with the original 8 inch rallies for now(not the ones in profile pic), and the 4-6 looks to be the way to go. keep them pics rollinnnnnnnnn'..

CaliDude76 · 10-07-2010, 12:55 PM

One coil cut from the front...
Overloads taken off the back...

Malo83 · 10-07-2010, 01:03 PM

4/5 drop on my 83, 2 cut coils on the front and flip kit out back

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80stepsideguy · 10-07-2010, 01:41 PM

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

LiveAnimals · 10-07-2010, 05:14 PM

3/4 and lovin it

benoit454 · 10-07-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliDude76

One coil cut from the front...
Overloads taken off the back...

wow it dropped that much with just the overload gone in back and one coil cut? I can understand one coil being that low but only th overload, that's pretty cool.

which is the overload? the shortest bottom one that's flat?

**nlped** · 10-07-2010, 08:16 PM

^^^I was thinking the same thing. It looks a lot lower than it should be for that little bit.
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storked82 · 10-07-2010, 09:28 PM

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

craazy22 · 10-07-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

Like suggested above, I would go right to a 4/6. Most people will want to go lower even from there. I did a 3/3 on my friends truck we rolled it out of the garage and not even within 10 mins of seeing it he already wants it lower.

Mines a 6/8..

Omg... your truck is sick bro.. what size of tires and wheels you got. What wheels arre those...
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flamingbig10 · 10-07-2010, 11:49 PM

5-7 3" djm spindles and springs and beltec flip kit and drop shackles, going back to a 2/3 in a few months

Chevy623 · 10-08-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

Like suggested above, I would go right to a 4/6. Most people will want to go lower even from there. I did a 3/3 on my friends truck we rolled it out of the garage and not even within 10 mins of seeing it he already wants it lower.

Mines a 6/8..

Good Lord! Your truck is gorgeous!!

TRAU 82 · 10-25-2010, 09:46 PM

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.

3r!c84 · 10-25-2010, 10:06 PM

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

10-06-2010, 01:55 PM	#1
TRAU 82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas Posts: 37	Lowered 73-87 Short Beds alright guys..restoring my 82 short bed and in the process of deciding on amount of drop. need to see your lowered 73-87 short beds and the specs(how you got it there). was possibly thinking of doing a 2-4 drop or 2.5-4 i guess if i were to use drop spindles in the front, shackles and hangers in the rear, but not sure if it will be enough. your input will be of great help...oh yea, let er riiiiiiipppp!

10-06-2010, 02:24 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds Go directly to the 4/6 drop. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-06-2010, 02:24 PM	#3
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409151 __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

10-06-2010, 05:14 PM	#4
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds Always liked where this thread was goin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=Drop+thread __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

10-07-2010, 12:26 AM	#5
TRAU 82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas Posts: 37	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds lolife99..is that what you have on the sweet red ride on your profile? the 4-6? suggest prob a flip kit for the rear? i imagine its a must..

10-07-2010, 12:52 AM	#6
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds a little low. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 10-07-2010 at 12:52 AM.

10-07-2010, 07:45 AM	#9
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds Here's a couple of shots of my ole '87. It had 2.5" drop spindles and a 1" drop coil with a 1/2 a coil cut off (for a total of 4.5" in the front) and just a flip kit in the rear. I used the 2.5" spindles so I wouldn't have to grind on the lower control arms to be able to run my stock 15x8 rally's without any rubbing issues. It road GREAT !!! Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-07-2010, 10:18 AM	#10
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds Like suggested above, I would go right to a 4/6. Most people will want to go lower even from there. I did a 3/3 on my friends truck we rolled it out of the garage and not even within 10 mins of seeing it he already wants it lower. Mines a 6/8..

10-07-2010, 10:36 AM	#11
Silence86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Richland Hills Tx Posts: 229	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds 2.5 front and 3.5 ish on the rear Attached Images __________________ 1986 gmc sierra....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=622

10-07-2010, 12:36 PM	#13
TRAU 82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas Posts: 37	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds sick pics fellas! thanks for the advice...i was originally thinking the 2-4 might be a little much, but last thing i want to do is lower my 82 and instantly wish i would have gone lower. plan is to go back with the original 8 inch rallies for now(not the ones in profile pic), and the 4-6 looks to be the way to go. keep them pics rollinnnnnnnnn'..

10-07-2010, 12:55 PM	#14
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10-07-2010, 01:03 PM	#15
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds 4/5 drop on my 83, 2 cut coils on the front and flip kit out back Uploaded with ImageShack.us

10-07-2010, 01:41 PM	#16
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	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 __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

10-07-2010, 05:14 PM	#17
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Lowered 73-87 Short Beds 3/4 and lovin it __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

10-07-2010, 08:16 PM	#19
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	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. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha



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10-07-2010, 09:28 PM	#20
storked82 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vandalia IL Posts: 149	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

10-07-2010, 11:49 PM	#22
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	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 __________________ 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.

10-25-2010, 09:46 PM	#24
TRAU 82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas Posts: 37	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.

10-25-2010, 10:06 PM	#25
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	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 __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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