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WB72 · 05-27-2002, 12:34 PM

I've been looking for dropped spindles for my truck with no avail. Has anyone dropped the front of their 3/4 ton 3" with new springs? There is a spring shop in town, and they could custom make them for me.

Is it possible to use Lift kit blocks to lower the rear if the axle is on top of the coil suspension? or would the rear end hit the frame.

Baradium · 05-27-2002, 04:29 PM

most people who want to lower a truck get half tons.. hence, the kits are made for half tons.

WB72 · 05-27-2002, 04:58 PM

I realize that they are made for 1/2 tons, and not 3/4 tons. I am trying to make my 3/4 ton to look good even though it isn't a 1/2 ton. If I were to BUY a truck, you could rest assured it would be a 1/2 ton because of this. Would I need to notch my frame if I used 3" lift blocks in this application? Will custom lowered springs wreak havoc on my front end geometry?

Baradium · 05-27-2002, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by WB72
I realize that they are made for 1/2 tons, and not 3/4 tons. I am trying to make my 3/4 ton to look good even though it isn't a 1/2 ton. If I were to BUY a truck, you could rest assured it would be a 1/2 ton because of this. Would I need to notch my frame if I used 3" lift blocks in this application? Will custom lowered springs wreak havoc on my front end geometry?

Personally I think they look good without being lowered... but if you want to do that.... As far as the lowering blocks, check the clearance between the axle and the frame. Subtract 3", that is how much suspension travel you will have with lowering blocks. If you put smaller springs in the front the tires will be spaced farther apart. Steering would be able to handle it, but don't know how it'd look.

WB72 · 05-27-2002, 05:27 PM

Thanks for the input, I would like to lower it a bit, not one of those ground huggers, I still want to be able to drive it around.
Does anyone have pictures of a front end that has been lowered by springs alone?

05-27-2002, 12:34 PM	#1
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	3/4 ton Dropping questions I've been looking for dropped spindles for my truck with no avail. Has anyone dropped the front of their 3/4 ton 3" with new springs? There is a spring shop in town, and they could custom make them for me. Is it possible to use Lift kit blocks to lower the rear if the axle is on top of the coil suspension? or would the rear end hit the frame. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

05-27-2002, 04:58 PM	#3
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	I realize that they are made for 1/2 tons, and not 3/4 tons. I am trying to make my 3/4 ton to look good even though it isn't a 1/2 ton. If I were to BUY a truck, you could rest assured it would be a 1/2 ton because of this. Would I need to notch my frame if I used 3" lift blocks in this application? Will custom lowered springs wreak havoc on my front end geometry? __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

05-27-2002, 05:27 PM	#5
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Thanks for the input, I would like to lower it a bit, not one of those ground huggers, I still want to be able to drive it around. Does anyone have pictures of a front end that has been lowered by springs alone? __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

05-27-2002, 04:29 PM	#2
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	most people who want to lower a truck get half tons.. hence, the kits are made for half tons.



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