lowering limits 73-87

[78-5.3]

is going 3" lowering coils and 3 " spindles to much has anyone doneit??? is it safe ???

[tylerg.]

it's definately possible but it's definately going to compromise your ride quality and ground clearance.

[78-5.3]

Originally Posted by tylerg.

it's definately possible but it's definately going to compromise your ride quality and ground clearance.

so how close would the A arms be off the groung with a 6" drop?
thanks for the reply
PS what is that caution sign where it says online offline ???


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[flamingbig10]

Originally Posted by 78-5.3

so how close would the A arms be off the groung with a 6" drop?
thanks for the reply
PS what is that caution sign where it says online offline ???


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I have 3" springs and spindles and my lower control arms are chewed up from scraping the road and on gravel roads my truck grades the road

[lolife99]

Welcome to the board!
Glad to see new members.

Suspension-wise,... that's as low as I would go up front.
Now you have to worry about the front tires rubbing on the inner fenders and the a-arms dragging on "high spots" in the road.

Now,... how about some pics of your truck?
We love pics,...

[78-5.3]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Welcome to the board!
Glad to see new members.

Suspension-wise,... that's as low as I would go up front.
Now you have to worry about the front tires rubbing on the inner fenders and the a-arms dragging on "high spots" in the road.

Now,... how about some pics of your truck?
We love pics,...

im running standard wheels want that low look with factory rims and caps i was just gonna cut the springs and use 3" spindles i want it low as possible
pic i will take so far i have the video clips i posted !!

[Driveway Dreams]

Welcome aboard! I am dropped like you are wanting to do. You will want to use drop springs. The stock springs will not be good cut down that much. Your clearance will change depending on your tires. I have about enough room to clear a crushed pop can. But I do drag my control arms and occasionally my cross member on the right bump or freeway expansion joints.

BTW: The ! to the left is to report a post. If it is against forum regs you can report it to the staff.

[Driveway Dreams]

Aaron I just knew you would be next to post since I was surprised that I got in before you.

[flamingbig10]

It would of been sooner but I went out a took a picture of the clearance I have with a dp can and I was at a car show

[CLASSIC87']

Mine is dropped 6" in the front... I wouldn't recommend it if it's a daily driver.

[78-5.3]

thanks for the replys im gonna go for the 6" i wont be driving it everyday its gonna be more a weekend truck!!! would the modified crossmember help with clearance??

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 78-5.3

.... would the modified crossmember help with clearance??

Yes, but it opens up another can of worms. Have you considered air suspension? You can have the best of both worlds.

[78-5.3]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Yes, but it opens up another can of worms. Have you considered air suspension? You can have the best of both worlds.

your truck looks great !!! i would but im clueless about it whats involved im not into making it go side to side or that stuff but i dont mind it going up and down is there a basic kit??? with out spending thousands????

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Mine is dropped 6" in the front... I wouldn't recommend it if it's a daily driver.

That looks excellent.

Is that the production 2wd airdam or is that a 4wd airdam?

K

[CLASSIC87']

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

That looks excellent.

Is that the production 2wd airdam or is that a 4wd airdam?

K

Thanks... it's the 2wd airdamn. I wanted to go with the 4wd but the 2wd model scraps the driveway as it is.

Anthony

[N2TRUX]

I would think if you have enough mechanical skills to do the LS transplant, you wouldn't have any problem with adding air suspension. Just remember, you were "clueless" before you started the research on your LS swap.

Many of the "hard parts" involved in air suspension will be the same as a static drop. Most trucks run dropped spindles, and air bags rather than springs.

In the rear a simple "Air over Leaf" system will work with your standard flip kit.

Many of the components can be bought very reasonable priced. The place were you should spend money is your management system. The cost of quality valves are what really drive the price up.

I suggest you spend some quality time reading in our suspension forum. That should bring you up to speed rather quickly...

[78-5.3]

ok i read some of yours origanal air kit in the rear you used ridetech over leaf 2 -3 gal tanks and viair compressor is there much mods to the origanal arms in the front??