Has anyone used a set of 6" rear lowering springs?

[jkade]

I ordered a set but haven't got them yet. I took the springs out today and put the wheels and tires back on. It is sitting on the frame but that is were it needs to be. I also ordered a c notch kit to help with the clearing issue. Were will the 6" springs set it? Anybody got some pics? I am running a 295/40/20 rear tire.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Originally Posted by jkade

Were will the 6" springs set it? Anybody got some pics? I am running a 295/40/20 rear tire.

WOW, I want pic's when they are installed, I am also gonna run 20's on the
rear of my 2wd Blazer, I am gonna c-notch and do bags, but that is later on
down the road, I might get a set also if it looks good, btw, a couple of ???'s
How wide are your 20's, and what is the BS? and is it c-notched or not?

[jkade]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

WOW, I want pic's when they are installed, I am also gonna run 20's on the
rear of my 2wd Blazer, I am gonna c-notch and do bags, but that is later on
down the road, I might get a set also if it looks good, btw, a couple of ???'s
How wide are your 20's, and what is the BS? and is it c-notched or not?

They a 10" wide, I will have to measure the BS. I have not put the c-notch in yet but I am some time this week. GMC Paul's has the springs on sale right now for $99.00, and the c notch was only around $70.00. I think the drop spindles, shock relocator brakets, adjustable panhead bar, c-notch,and rear springs with shipping was only around $585 or so. I will get you some pics when I go to the shop next time. I will snap you one of it sitting on the frame before I tear it apart. I looks killer.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Thanks for the info, I also want to run a 20 x 10 out back, what are you
running up front? I am considering a 18 x 8, may have to be 18 x 7 (bags)

[jkade]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Thanks for the info, I also want to run a 20 x 10 out back, what are you
running up front? I am considering a 18 x 8, may have to be 18 x 7 (bags)

I got a 20x8 with a 245/40/20 tire. 2.5" drop spindle and cut factory springs. You beleive this thing has the factory balljoints still it it and they are tight as heck.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Do you have any pic's of your rig as it sits ???

[jkade]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Do you have any pic's of your rig as it sits ???

This is before and I will get you a after tomorrow. Like I said I have the rear springs off right now and it is setting on the bump stops. I wish I would have looked into a rear coilover setup before I purchased the rear drop stuff but it is to late now.

[LUV2XCLR8]

I got your tire sizes, when you measure your BS for me would you also
get me your tire height from the ground to the top edge of the thread.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I got your tire sizes, when you measure your BS for me would you also
get me your tire height from the ground to the top edge of the thread.

I will do it. In my opinion if I were building one of these from the ground up I would mini tub it 2" and run a 335 series tire on the back but that would be a lot of trouble in my case. The 295/40 still gives it a good bit of meat out back though. I will post tomorrow night with the info.
Thanks, Kade

[LUV2XCLR8]

Thanks Kade, no mini tub for me, w/ the air ride and c-notch she is gonna
bottom out pretty hard, grabbing meat is not really an issue w/ her, cya

[see ten]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I got your tire sizes, when you measure your BS for me would you also
get me your tire height from the ground to the top edge of the thread.

Craig this calculator should get you pretty close on the height.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

[Chevrolet4x4s]

The rake of it (and the Blazer) looks great the way it is but I bet it handles funny.
Shane

[jkade]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Thanks Kade, no mini tub for me, w/ the air ride and c-notch she is gonna
bottom out pretty hard, grabbing meat is not really an issue w/ her, cya

That is a crapy one I took with my phone, I will use the camera tomorrow. Night yall

[LUV2XCLR8]

I like that pic, so that has been lowered a lil since the top pic?

[jkade]

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I like that pic, so that has been lowered a lil since the top pic?

The BS on the rear is 5 1/2 and the rear tire height is 29 1/2, the front height is 27 1/2.

[LUV2XCLR8]

So what is the total drop? 6 out back and ? out front

[jkade]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

So what is the total drop? 6 out back and ? out front

I still haven't got the springs for the back, it is still sitting on the frame. The front is 2.5" drop spindles and cut springs. When I get the springs on and c-notch I will post a pic.

[LUV2XCLR8]

So up front it's 2.5 spindles and -1 coil on the coils or about 4"

[jkade]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

So up front it's 2.5 spindles and -1 coil on the coils or about 4"

I don't know about the coils the guy that I bought it from had already cut them.

[raggedjim]

I don't think 6" springs will get you there. I have 4' with 2" blocks for a total of 6" and I don't have a c-notch and have NEVER bottomed out. With the 6" drop I still have between 1.5"-2.00" before the axle would hit the frame.

Here's a pic below. I think if you want to go as low as you show in the pic you will need a 6" spring, c-notch and a block (or go with an airbag setup).

Good luck, Rg

[LUV2XCLR8]

So what is that drop a 4/6, 5/7, 6/8 on yours Roger

[raggedjim]

Mine is actually a 3/6. I need to go down more in the front and I have plans on putting 17's or 18's on it. Well, I REALLY need to put it on bags, I really like the 2wd's down low, I think I'm about as low as I could get without the c-notch. When I go to bigger wheels I will be notching it... ohhh, it never ends....

Rg

[jkade]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

I don't think 6" springs will get you there. I have 4' with 2" blocks for a total of 6" and I don't have a c-notch and have NEVER bottomed out. With the 6" drop I still have between 1.5"-2.00" before the axle would hit the frame.

Here's a pic below. I think if you want to go as low as you show in the pic you will need a 6" spring, c-notch and a block (or go with an airbag setup).

Good luck, Rg

I have the c-notch, I was guessing I was going to have to get some blocks to get it on down there. I don't think I want to go the air ride route, too much to spend there. I would rather take the 1500 to 2000 and put some aluminum heads on my 402. Thanks for the info.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

I REALLY need to put it on bags, I really like the 2wd's down low

I'm gonna bag mine eventually, but I may put lowered coils in it for the summer

[smbrouss70]

On my 70 truck, I used ECE's 6" drop springs with a 2" block and bolt-in c-notch. The axle tubes sit right in the opening of the notch, right at the bottom of the old frame. My back tires are almost exactly 29" tall. I know it's not a blazer but....