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83_383Stroker · 12-30-2008, 02:49 AM

Hey I am new to the forum! I am wanting to drop my 83 and was considering a 2/3. I don't want anything to extreme (its my daily driver now) but I am wanting an aggressive stance. I have 275/60/R15s. So any input on what yall think about that would be awesome. Pics even better! Here is what I am working with.....

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-30-2008, 02:55 AM

Hey welcome to the best board around from MT. Sharp looking truck I like it. I think the 2/3 would look great on there

flamingbig10 · 12-30-2008, 02:58 AM

nice truck, heres my truck with a 2/3 a coil cut in the the front, rear removed some leafs spring and a 2"drop shackel with the same tire size as you

83_383Stroker · 12-30-2008, 03:20 AM

yup then I think thats what im gonna do then. Thanks for the complements.! It's my pride n joy!

72BlckButy · 12-30-2008, 09:06 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Nice looking SWB!

Tony_SS · 12-30-2008, 10:24 AM

Welcome to the board! Great looking truck... a 2/3 would be perfect IMO. I might to drop springs and a rear shackle and hanger kit.

jchav62 · 12-30-2008, 10:31 AM

A 2/3 would be perfect on your truck. It looks great! I dig it... Welcome from Santa Fe, NM.

smashingchuck · 12-30-2008, 01:52 PM

May I suggest a drop spindle up front rather than a cut coil. The use of a drop spindle (either 2,2.5, or 3") will not alter your suspension geometry or handling characteristics, and is just "the right way".

Tony_SS · 12-30-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

May I suggest a drop spindle up front rather than a cut coil. The use of a drop spindle (either 2,2.5, or 3") will not alter your suspension geometry or handling characteristics, and is just "the right way".

x2. Or at least use a drop spring.

boatpuller · 12-30-2008, 02:37 PM

welcome aboard.........nice truck.

83_383Stroker · 12-30-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

May I suggest a drop spindle up front rather than a cut coil. The use of a drop spindle (either 2,2.5, or 3") will not alter your suspension geometry or handling characteristics, and is just "the right way".

no worries i have heard to many horror stories about spring cutting. not bashing those who do, but i want to do it right. My original idea was a shackle and hanger, and just role the drop springs. It's most budget friendly with out having to cut corners. Thanks to everyone who stopped to say hi!

sjarrett71 · 12-30-2008, 08:07 PM

Great lookin truck and welcome to the board.

OJOE · 12-30-2008, 08:11 PM

welcome from montgomery,al

12-30-2008, 02:49 AM	#1
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	new to forum Hey I am new to the forum! I am wanting to drop my 83 and was considering a 2/3. I don't want anything to extreme (its my daily driver now) but I am wanting an aggressive stance. I have 275/60/R15s. So any input on what yall think about that would be awesome. Pics even better! Here is what I am working with..... Attached Images

12-30-2008, 02:55 AM	#2
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: new to forum Hey welcome to the best board around from MT. Sharp looking truck I like it. I think the 2/3 would look great on there __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-30-2008, 02:58 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: new to forum nice truck, heres my truck with a 2/3 a coil cut in the the front, rear removed some leafs spring and a 2"drop shackel with the same tire size as you __________________ 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; 12-30-2008 at 03:03 AM.

12-30-2008, 03:20 AM	#4
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	Re: new to forum yup then I think thats what im gonna do then. Thanks for the complements.! It's my pride n joy! __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior.

12-30-2008, 09:06 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: new to forum to the board from Mid-MO!!! Nice looking SWB! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-30-2008, 10:24 AM	#6
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: new to forum Welcome to the board! Great looking truck... a 2/3 would be perfect IMO. I might to drop springs and a rear shackle and hanger kit.

12-30-2008, 10:31 AM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: new to forum A 2/3 would be perfect on your truck. It looks great! I dig it... Welcome from Santa Fe, NM. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-30-2008, 01:52 PM	#8
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: new to forum May I suggest a drop spindle up front rather than a cut coil. The use of a drop spindle (either 2,2.5, or 3") will not alter your suspension geometry or handling characteristics, and is just "the right way". __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-30-2008, 02:37 PM	#10
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: new to forum welcome aboard.........nice truck. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

12-30-2008, 08:07 PM	#12
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: new to forum Great lookin truck and welcome to the board.

12-30-2008, 08:11 PM	#13
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: new to forum welcome from montgomery,al __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK



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