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817shadetree · 04-11-2006, 02:55 PM

Wassup everyone I just got myself some 20s and ive been lookin at the stuff to drop the truck. I was wondering which should I go with I want a even like drop. All input would be appreciated I had just replaced my shocks but it seems to ride rougher now it had 15*8 earlier.

hotrodhomi · 04-11-2006, 03:24 PM

it rides bad because you don't have much side wall on your tire. I think you could go with a 4/6 drop and not run into any issues. But tHe best way to drop it would be to bag it.

Prerunner1982 · 04-11-2006, 03:37 PM

i wasnt going to say anything, but more tire would look better in my opinion.. especially with a longbed..

PHOENIX · 04-13-2006, 02:52 PM

Sneak peak

boxrodz · 04-14-2006, 01:25 AM

I agree with Hotrodhomi on the drop. If you can do bags, it would soften the ride. Here's a couple of pics of a 4" dropped long bed. The second pic is a photochop of probably around 6-8 drop.

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Originally Posted by PHOENIX

Sneak peak

Good chop

, but you forgot to drop the Chevy in the background.

817shadetree · 04-15-2006, 05:54 AM

Ive been looking at kits are there any specifically designed for our year truck. The ones that I have seen are s-10s and 88-98 1500s.

SCOTI · 04-15-2006, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 817shadetree

Ive been looking at kits are there any specifically designed for our year truck. The ones that I have seen are s-10s and 88-98 1500s.

Check out www.sporttrucksdirect.com for full & partial kits for the 64~87 Chevy truck line.
For air ride, I've used www.airride.com & many people suggest www.*****************. ART has complete lits & SD has various parts to put together towards your own 'kit'.

84slopwaggin · 04-15-2006, 12:26 PM

http://summitracing.com

they should have everything you need.

817shadetree · 04-15-2006, 03:50 PM

This looks like the kit im goin for one question I think I read somewhere for big rims that you would want to use the spindles instead of springs.Is that correct?

'73 -'87 GM C-10/C-15 3/5 Economy/Deluxe Drops:
If you're after the most drop for the least money, go with our
3/5 Economy Drop. It uses Smooth Rider 3" front coil springs
and a 5" rear Western Chassis flip kit. Frame c-sections are
added to the Deluxe Kit for those requiring the maximum in
rear suspension travel (towing, load hauling, etc.).
'73-'87 C-10/C-15 3"/5" Econo Drop: $209.95
'73-'87 C-10/C-15 3"/5" Deluxe Drop: $279.95

Prerunner1982 · 04-15-2006, 03:58 PM

spindles are always a better way to lift or lower... then if you want more than 3" you can get a 1" drop spring..

blt2rail · 04-16-2006, 12:23 PM

dont be scared baggit

04-11-2006, 02:55 PM	#1
817shadetree Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 11	Advice on Drop Wassup everyone I just got myself some 20s and ive been lookin at the stuff to drop the truck. I was wondering which should I go with I want a even like drop. All input would be appreciated I had just replaced my shocks but it seems to ride rougher now it had 15*8 earlier. Attached Images

04-11-2006, 03:24 PM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Advice on Drop it rides bad because you don't have much side wall on your tire. I think you could go with a 4/6 drop and not run into any issues. But tHe best way to drop it would be to bag it. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-11-2006, 03:37 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Advice on Drop i wasnt going to say anything, but more tire would look better in my opinion.. especially with a longbed.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-13-2006, 02:52 PM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Re: Advice on Drop Sneak peak __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 06-06-2006 at 12:57 PM.

04-15-2006, 05:54 AM	#6
817shadetree Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 11	Re: Advice on Drop Ive been looking at kits are there any specifically designed for our year truck. The ones that I have seen are s-10s and 88-98 1500s.

04-15-2006, 12:26 PM	#8
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Advice on Drop http://summitracing.com they should have everything you need.

04-15-2006, 03:50 PM	#9
817shadetree Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 11	Re: Advice on Drop This looks like the kit im goin for one question I think I read somewhere for big rims that you would want to use the spindles instead of springs.Is that correct? '73 -'87 GM C-10/C-15 3/5 Economy/Deluxe Drops: If you're after the most drop for the least money, go with our 3/5 Economy Drop. It uses Smooth Rider 3" front coil springs and a 5" rear Western Chassis flip kit. Frame c-sections are added to the Deluxe Kit for those requiring the maximum in rear suspension travel (towing, load hauling, etc.). '73-'87 C-10/C-15 3"/5" Econo Drop: $209.95 '73-'87 C-10/C-15 3"/5" Deluxe Drop: $279.95 Last edited by 817shadetree; 04-15-2006 at 03:50 PM.

04-15-2006, 03:58 PM	#10
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Advice on Drop spindles are always a better way to lift or lower... then if you want more than 3" you can get a 1" drop spring.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-16-2006, 12:23 PM	#11
blt2rail land of the free ya right Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palmdale ca Posts: 29	Re: Advice on Drop dont be scared baggit



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