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Old 03-28-2010, 01:59 PM   #1
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Need Information On Dropping My Truck

I have a 1968 LWB and the rear has the original suspension, but the front has been swapped out for a 1986 C/10 front suspension. I want to stay with a static drop, and I don't want to have it too low, where I'll be scrapping and hitting every speed bump. I haven't decided on wheels just yet, but for now its sitting on 15" Centerlines and BFG's right now. How do I go about deciding on what parts I will need for the drop since the front and back are different. I imagine the back is just gonna be different springs? In the front, what is the lowest drop I can achieve without replacing spindles? I would have to replace the springs and shocks in front correct? Any advice always greatly appreciated. I'll see if I can find a pic of the truck to post.
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Old 03-28-2010, 02:34 PM   #2
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Re: Need Information On Dropping My Truck

Here's a pic.....
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Old 03-28-2010, 07:25 PM   #3
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Re: Need Information On Dropping My Truck

if you dont want spindles in front then the djm 3 inch springs will do the drop for you.

rear coilsprings/trailing arm shim kit by djm also will do it.

anything else just hollar
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Old 03-29-2010, 09:46 AM   #4
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Re: Need Information On Dropping My Truck

I guess I would have to have my wheels and tires mounted before I decided how much drop, correct?
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Old 03-29-2010, 09:47 AM   #5
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Re: Need Information On Dropping My Truck

If you want it exact yes i would do that first.
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