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mr mike · 09-29-2004, 05:41 PM

HI all this is my first post. I just got a 1987 suburban 1500 4x4 rebuilt motor and trans with 60k on them got it for a $1,000.00 not bad. well I would like to lower it so this is what I need help with can I lower a 4x4 and if I can how far I would like to do a 4 to 5 drop in the front so thanks for the help

**Captkaos** · 09-29-2004, 06:05 PM

Not possible with a 4x4.

r0lf- · 09-29-2004, 06:26 PM

oh, its possible, just not practical. Seeing how 4x4's sit higher stock anyhow. Get a 2wd frame and that would be a definite better start.

mr mike · 09-29-2004, 06:41 PM

well ok thanks for the info I'll just have to go the other way with it thanks

Blue Beard · 09-29-2004, 07:52 PM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State..

Sounds like you got a good score, even if you did change the frame..

**lolife99** · 09-29-2004, 10:35 PM

Welcome to the board! This is a great place. At one time I had a '91 suburban that was lowered. Neat vehicle,... and would haul tons of people. Trade your 4x4 for a 2wd if that's what you really want! Stick around. Lolife99.

**N2TRUX** · 09-30-2004, 12:35 AM

Anything is "possible" but in this case it's not practical. If you really want it lowered you should convert it to 2wd.

Welcome to them forum regardless of which way you go with it....

mr mike · 09-30-2004, 08:44 AM

thank you all for the nice welcome I think I'll just have to stick a round. I work at a car dealer (dodge) in pa and it was a trade in so just had to have it thanks all talk to you all later mike

mr mike · 09-30-2004, 12:33 PM

hay I was thinking can I put blocks under the front springs will that work

09-29-2004, 05:41 PM	#1
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	first post 1987 suburban 1500 4x4 lowering??? can it be done HI all this is my first post. I just got a 1987 suburban 1500 4x4 rebuilt motor and trans with 60k on them got it for a $1,000.00 not bad. well I would like to lower it so this is what I need help with can I lower a 4x4 and if I can how far I would like to do a 4 to 5 drop in the front so thanks for the help

09-29-2004, 06:05 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Not possible with a 4x4. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-29-2004, 06:26 PM	#3
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	oh, its possible, just not practical. Seeing how 4x4's sit higher stock anyhow. Get a 2wd frame and that would be a definite better start. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

09-29-2004, 07:52 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State.. Sounds like you got a good score, even if you did change the frame.. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

09-29-2004, 10:35 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,696	Welcome to the board! This is a great place. At one time I had a '91 suburban that was lowered. Neat vehicle,... and would haul tons of people. Trade your 4x4 for a 2wd if that's what you really want! Stick around. Lolife99. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-29-2004, 06:41 PM	#4
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	well ok thanks for the info I'll just have to go the other way with it thanks

09-30-2004, 12:35 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Anything is "possible" but in this case it's not practical. If you really want it lowered you should convert it to 2wd. Welcome to them forum regardless of which way you go with it.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-30-2004, 08:44 AM	#8
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	thank you all for the nice welcome I think I'll just have to stick a round. I work at a car dealer (dodge) in pa and it was a trade in so just had to have it thanks all talk to you all later mike

09-30-2004, 12:33 PM	#9
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	hay I was thinking can I put blocks under the front springs will that work



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