Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kenbo-Slice · 01-28-2010, 11:34 PM

What is the easiest way to drop a 2wd 1-ton dually but retain the HD spring rate?

Is there a company that sells 1-ton drop coils for the front? For the rear, would spring under be the way to go? I want to bag it eventually, but for right now I just want it a few inches lower.

bodydropped68 · 01-29-2010, 12:17 PM

drop spindles in the front and a shackle hanger kit for the rear will give you a few inches 2 1/2-3 in the front and 3-4 in the rear and you will still have you one ton towing capacities.

jitteryguy · 01-29-2010, 04:05 PM

I use 2.5 inch drop spindle's and shackle/hager kit , tire's are right at wheel open'n .

Kenbo-Slice · 01-30-2010, 08:25 PM

Jitterguy, where did you buy the spindles and shackles? I have been looking for a kit but can't find one. One other thing, are the spindles for a 3500 the same for a 1500? I wouldn't think so. The spindles would be much stronger, no?

RunninLo · 01-30-2010, 11:56 PM

I got my stuff here: http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C30_kits.html
Parts arrived within a week. They have several drop levels.
Josh

Kenbo-Slice · 01-31-2010, 12:27 AM

Great Josh, thank you!

jitteryguy · 02-05-2010, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenbo-Slice

Jitterguy, where did you buy the spindles and shackles? I have been looking for a kit but can't find one. One other thing, are the spindles for a 3500 the same for a 1500? I wouldn't think so. The spindles would be much stronger, no?

AirBagit.com , I dont remember how much it was . I think about $350 to $400

Kenbo-Slice · 02-05-2010, 12:34 AM

Thanks man, I'll check that out too. I appreciate it.

GCncsuHD · 02-05-2010, 12:38 AM

I ran 3" rear drop on my 2500HD for a while and it towed great, anything more and I would suggest running air bags.

Kenbo-Slice · 02-05-2010, 12:41 AM

Yeah, I don't wan't it slammed Just a bit lower. On airbaggit.com I could only find spindles for a C-10. I imagine the spindles for a C-35 are a little heavier?

RunninLo · 02-05-2010, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenbo-Slice

Yeah, I don't wan't it slammed Just a bit lower. On airbaggit.com I could only find spindles for a C-10. I imagine the spindles for a C-35 are a little heavier?

you mean like this?:

and yes the R30/3500 spindles are beefier in just about every way.
Josh

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-05-2010, 03:08 AM

Nice looking dually!

Kenbo-Slice · 02-05-2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunninLo

you mean like this?:

and yes the R30/3500 spindles are beefier in just about every way.
Josh

NICE! Yeah, like that. Any problems bottoming out RunninLo? Like I said before my dually is gonna be towing 1-2 jeeps 2 times a month or so.

RunninLo · 02-05-2010, 05:13 PM

Well Kenbo it is sitting on the x-member in front due to being aired out but when raised up it does fine. If I was going off road I'd take my v30 crew. As far as towing this will be set up to tow and I towed a lot with my '92 shop truck seen here:

And towing one of the show cars seen here:

If you're dragging the Jeeps to the parking paved parking lot at the entrance to the dunes either of these is fine but both max out at about 6" ground clearence.

Josh

Kenbo-Slice · 02-05-2010, 06:10 PM

Good deal man. Sharp looking rides! I want to do air, but at the moment I'm just looking to drop it a couple of inches.

OARNGESI · 02-06-2010, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runninlo

well kenbo it is sitting on the x-member in front due to being aired out but when raised up it does fine. If i was going off road i'd take my v30 crew. As far as towing this will be set up to tow and i towed a lot with my '92 shop truck seen here:

and towing one of the show cars seen here:

if you're dragging the jeeps to the parking paved parking lot at the entrance to the dunes either of these is fine but both max out at about 6" ground clearence.

Josh

off topic but any more pics of the hardbody

andrewmp6 · 02-06-2010, 08:54 AM

More pictures of all of them.

01-28-2010, 11:34 PM	#1
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... What is the easiest way to drop a 2wd 1-ton dually but retain the HD spring rate? Is there a company that sells 1-ton drop coils for the front? For the rear, would spring under be the way to go? I want to bag it eventually, but for right now I just want it a few inches lower. __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

01-29-2010, 12:17 PM	#2
bodydropped68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 705	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... drop spindles in the front and a shackle hanger kit for the rear will give you a few inches 2 1/2-3 in the front and 3-4 in the rear and you will still have you one ton towing capacities.

01-29-2010, 04:05 PM	#3
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... I use 2.5 inch drop spindle's and shackle/hager kit , tire's are right at wheel open'n . __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

01-30-2010, 08:25 PM	#4
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... Jitterguy, where did you buy the spindles and shackles? I have been looking for a kit but can't find one. One other thing, are the spindles for a 3500 the same for a 1500? I wouldn't think so. The spindles would be much stronger, no? __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

01-30-2010, 11:56 PM	#5
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... I got my stuff here: http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C30_kits.html Parts arrived within a week. They have several drop levels. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

01-31-2010, 12:27 AM	#6
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... Great Josh, thank you! __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

02-05-2010, 12:34 AM	#8
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... Thanks man, I'll check that out too. I appreciate it. __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

02-05-2010, 12:38 AM	#9
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... I ran 3" rear drop on my 2500HD for a while and it towed great, anything more and I would suggest running air bags. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

02-05-2010, 12:41 AM	#10
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... Yeah, I don't wan't it slammed Just a bit lower. On airbaggit.com I could only find spindles for a C-10. I imagine the spindles for a C-35 are a little heavier? __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

02-05-2010, 03:08 AM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... Nice looking dually! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-05-2010, 05:13 PM	#14
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... Well Kenbo it is sitting on the x-member in front due to being aired out but when raised up it does fine. If I was going off road I'd take my v30 crew. As far as towing this will be set up to tow and I towed a lot with my '92 shop truck seen here: And towing one of the show cars seen here: If you're dragging the Jeeps to the parking paved parking lot at the entrance to the dunes either of these is fine but both max out at about 6" ground clearence. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327 Last edited by RunninLo; 02-05-2010 at 05:14 PM. Reason: spelling

02-05-2010, 06:10 PM	#15
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... Good deal man. Sharp looking rides! I want to do air, but at the moment I'm just looking to drop it a couple of inches. __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

02-06-2010, 08:54 AM	#17
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Dropping a 2wd 1-ton dually. Questions..... More pictures of all of them.



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