Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Matt300ZXT · 04-05-2010, 01:53 PM

I'm picking up a 54 3100 from my friend in trade for my 240Z and have got to have it lowered. I was looking at various drop axle kits, leaf spring kits, etc and have noticed they advertise about a 5-6" drop at most in the rear, and about 3" in the front. I was curious if I could get some pics from you guys who used those kits (and which kit you used) so I could see how that much of a drop looks on the trucks. I'd love to have an air bag system to lower it exactly as much as I want but the money may not be in the cards, so I want to check out some of the more affordable drop systems.

alden · 04-05-2010, 07:49 PM

I don't recall the guy's name, but this truck is owned by a member here so hopefully he'll chime in. If I recall correctly it is not on bags. This thing is perfect in every single way in my opinion, and I don't even like yellow!

entourageguy · 04-05-2010, 10:43 PM

Sorry but my truck is on bags rear and shockwaves front. It"s nice that you like it though ....

Matt300ZXT · 04-05-2010, 11:03 PM

If I could get that low of a stance with drop axles and a flip kit in the back or whatever I'd be all over that like stink on a turd. If only I had more money and could afford bags or an IFS

Dan Bowles · 04-05-2010, 11:28 PM

Check out droppedaxle.com, Sid has some great shots on there and is THE man when dealing with dropping an axle.

Matt300ZXT · 04-05-2010, 11:39 PM

Oh never looked to see if he had pics of his axles being used. He has some pretty slick drops outta the cheaper style suspension. I dig that orangeish red 54 Chevy a few vehicles down from the top. Looks real low and think I could get into that. Thanks for the tip on the photos on there.

HOT DOG! Hope he doesn't mind me linking to one of his pics, but that's the perfect stance for me. No expense of bags or Mustang II suspension, I didn't know drop axles and blocks could get a truck that low.

Atomsplitter · 04-05-2010, 11:49 PM

Hey Matt,
P.S. I'm financially embarassed as well!
Good luck and welcome.

spikey · 04-06-2010, 08:12 AM

This is how mine sits on a notched chassis at the rear with coilovers and a jag front clip

Dan Bowles · 04-06-2010, 09:38 AM

I do believe the link is to GuthrieSmith's truck. He's on the HAMB with that thing. Not sure if he's here or not.

chevynutt58 · 04-06-2010, 01:45 PM

Heres a pic of my 58 with a 4" drop from droppedaxles. Im gonna go with a 4" drop in the rear from total cost involed for $513.00 it comes with everything you need to do the flip also new springs leaf mounts.

alden · 04-06-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

Sorry but my truck is on bags rear and shockwaves front. It"s nice that you like it though ....

haha wow, I feel foolish, I could've sworn yours was not on bags. Either way, beautiful truck!

04-05-2010, 01:53 PM	#1
Matt300ZXT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 100	Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? I'm picking up a 54 3100 from my friend in trade for my 240Z and have got to have it lowered. I was looking at various drop axle kits, leaf spring kits, etc and have noticed they advertise about a 5-6" drop at most in the rear, and about 3" in the front. I was curious if I could get some pics from you guys who used those kits (and which kit you used) so I could see how that much of a drop looks on the trucks. I'd love to have an air bag system to lower it exactly as much as I want but the money may not be in the cards, so I want to check out some of the more affordable drop systems.

04-05-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
alden Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pomfret, md Posts: 163	Re: Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? I don't recall the guy's name, but this truck is owned by a member here so hopefully he'll chime in. If I recall correctly it is not on bags. This thing is perfect in every single way in my opinion, and I don't even like yellow!

04-05-2010, 10:43 PM	#3
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? Sorry but my truck is on bags rear and shockwaves front. It"s nice that you like it though .... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 04-05-2010 at 10:43 PM.

04-05-2010, 11:03 PM	#4
Matt300ZXT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 100	Re: Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? If I could get that low of a stance with drop axles and a flip kit in the back or whatever I'd be all over that like stink on a turd. If only I had more money and could afford bags or an IFS

04-05-2010, 11:28 PM	#5
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? Check out droppedaxle.com, Sid has some great shots on there and is THE man when dealing with dropping an axle.

04-05-2010, 11:39 PM	#6
Matt300ZXT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 100	Re: Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? Oh never looked to see if he had pics of his axles being used. He has some pretty slick drops outta the cheaper style suspension. I dig that orangeish red 54 Chevy a few vehicles down from the top. Looks real low and think I could get into that. Thanks for the tip on the photos on there. HOT DOG! Hope he doesn't mind me linking to one of his pics, but that's the perfect stance for me. No expense of bags or Mustang II suspension, I didn't know drop axles and blocks could get a truck that low. Last edited by Matt300ZXT; 04-05-2010 at 11:48 PM.

04-05-2010, 11:49 PM	#7
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? Hey Matt, P.S. I'm financially embarassed as well! Good luck and welcome. Last edited by Atomsplitter; 04-05-2010 at 11:54 PM.

04-06-2010, 08:12 AM	#8
spikey Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent, England Posts: 29	Re: Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? This is how mine sits on a notched chassis at the rear with coilovers and a jag front clip Attached Images

04-06-2010, 09:38 AM	#9
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? I do believe the link is to GuthrieSmith's truck. He's on the HAMB with that thing. Not sure if he's here or not.

04-06-2010, 01:45 PM	#10
chevynutt58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wildomar,CA Posts: 34	Re: Can I get some pics from you guys that lowered your truck w/o air bags? Heres a pic of my 58 with a 4" drop from droppedaxles. Im gonna go with a 4" drop in the rear from total cost involed for $513.00 it comes with everything you need to do the flip also new springs leaf mounts.



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