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chevyfanaddict · 06-13-2010, 05:30 PM

So ive got my 75 shortbox lowered on belltech suspention and 20" american racings but its not low enough for me and ive seen alot of other trucks around with the drop im looking for so Im looking for my next move. the truck has a 5/6 drop and dropped spindles and 3" (maybe 2", cant remember) springs up front and just a flip kit and notch in the rear. I wanna go about 2 more inches all around if that is possible so what do I need to get? Shackels or blocks in the rear (could I use blocks with the flip kit?). cut front springs? I heard there were two variations of belletech drop spindles for these trucks, one was like a 2.5" and the other a 3" but I dont know if thats true. Let me know if someone knows whats up. th\anks

Rollinsqrbdy · 06-13-2010, 11:07 PM

Post some pics of your truck and of another with the exact drop u want.

SCOTI · 06-13-2010, 11:32 PM

Current pics & tire sizes??

chevyfanaddict · 06-14-2010, 12:41 AM

275/35/20 rears, 255/20/fronts. the wheels are custom built offsets so the truck will tuck tires if it were on bags (one day). I am jusr trying to figure out what it takes to do like a 6/7, 6/8, 7/7, 7/8 drop I just want it lowere than it is. There is a member on here with a pretty nice white one that has nice drop on it. Dont know his name though.

SCOTI · 06-14-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyfanaddict

275/35/20 rears, 255/20/fronts. the wheels are custom built offsets so the truck will tuck tires if it were on bags (one day). I am jusr trying to figure out what it takes to do like a 6/7, 6/8, 7/7, 7/8 drop I just want it lowere than it is.

255-20 fronts? In the pic, the tires look like 255-35-20's or 255-40's. Spindles & springs get you the 6" front drop; a flip kit w/the 8-leaf spring pack & dropped shackles should get you 8" rear drop.

silvereagle07 · 06-14-2010, 11:31 AM

Looks nice as it is. Do you have any side view pics? The white truck may be classic87's truck.
Here's the link to his truck.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927

chevymotocross · 06-14-2010, 12:49 PM

That truck looks fantastic as it is! But to each his own!

chevyfanaddict · 06-14-2010, 01:02 PM

yeah thats the truck I was talking about above and my bad, I have 295 wide rears. I dont know why I put 275 on there. and yeah I f'ed up again the fronts are 255/35/20's LOL. I dont think they make a 20 series sidewall in any tire. LOL! Actually I am not sure what classic87's drop is but I may be looking to go just slightly lower than that (at least in the rear). I had the 8 leaf spring pack in the rear but I swapped it out for the four leaf pack instead. S I should just run some drop shackles in the rear then?

chevyfanaddict · 06-20-2010, 02:15 PM

fathers day sunday morning bump!

joe1982 · 06-20-2010, 03:28 PM

i think you maybe talking about a big 1o on here. was it a dark grey shortbed on torq thrust's? i tried searching threads for it but had no luck, does anyone know what truck i am talking about? as far as your rear, i have shackles on my truck, for about a 6.5 drop. on the highest it setting it could be more though. as far as your front. have you looked into lowering arms? oh, awesome truck BTW

f.monroe · 06-20-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

i think you maybe talking about a big 1o on here. was it a dark grey shortbed on torq thrust's? i tried searching threads for it but had no luck, does anyone know what truck i am talking about? as far as your rear, i have shackles on my truck, for about a 6.5 drop. on the highest it setting it could be more though. as far as your front. have you looked into lowering arms? oh, awesome truck BTW

Herer you go. I remember it and it sold on Ebay if I remember correctly. Sickred72's truck. Link below.
Frank

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385260

westofb · 06-20-2010, 06:26 PM

After mine was dropped, I needed the rear down just a bit more, so I used a 1" lowering block. It went in just fine...maybe someone will say not to use them, but with the flip kit, the rear is similar to a S10, and lowering blocks are the normal way people lower the rear of them.

chevyfanaddict · 06-20-2010, 07:46 PM

well thats what I was wondering about, Can you use loering blocks with the flip kit safely? Or would it just be better to use lowereing shackles with the flip kit?

CLASSIC87' · 06-20-2010, 09:09 PM

I would go with the shackle route: $40-$60 for parts, easy to install, plus you will have the option of going with 1" or 2" of drop with the same part.

My truck above is dropped 6/8ish... FRONT: 3" springs and 3" spindles REAR: 2" shackle, 4" dearched springs, and a spring removed.

I wouldn't recommend going any lower than 6" on the front for a static drop... on a DD. I don't think you are going to be able to go another 2" in the front... but I'm sure someone will chime in differently.

Anthony

06-13-2010, 05:30 PM	#1
chevyfanaddict Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 33	75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. So ive got my 75 shortbox lowered on belltech suspention and 20" american racings but its not low enough for me and ive seen alot of other trucks around with the drop im looking for so Im looking for my next move. the truck has a 5/6 drop and dropped spindles and 3" (maybe 2", cant remember) springs up front and just a flip kit and notch in the rear. I wanna go about 2 more inches all around if that is possible so what do I need to get? Shackels or blocks in the rear (could I use blocks with the flip kit?). cut front springs? I heard there were two variations of belletech drop spindles for these trucks, one was like a 2.5" and the other a 3" but I dont know if thats true. Let me know if someone knows whats up. th\anks Last edited by chevyfanaddict; 06-13-2010 at 05:31 PM.

06-13-2010, 11:07 PM	#2
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. Post some pics of your truck and of another with the exact drop u want. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

06-13-2010, 11:32 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,942	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. Current pics & tire sizes?? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-14-2010, 12:41 AM	#4
chevyfanaddict Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 33	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. 275/35/20 rears, 255/20/fronts. the wheels are custom built offsets so the truck will tuck tires if it were on bags (one day). I am jusr trying to figure out what it takes to do like a 6/7, 6/8, 7/7, 7/8 drop I just want it lowere than it is. There is a member on here with a pretty nice white one that has nice drop on it. Dont know his name though.

06-14-2010, 11:31 AM	#6
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. Looks nice as it is. Do you have any side view pics? The white truck may be classic87's truck. Here's the link to his truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 Attached Images __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT Last edited by silvereagle07; 06-14-2010 at 11:36 AM.

06-14-2010, 12:49 PM	#7
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. That truck looks fantastic as it is! But to each his own! __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

06-14-2010, 01:02 PM	#8
chevyfanaddict Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 33	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. yeah thats the truck I was talking about above and my bad, I have 295 wide rears. I dont know why I put 275 on there. and yeah I f'ed up again the fronts are 255/35/20's LOL. I dont think they make a 20 series sidewall in any tire. LOL! Actually I am not sure what classic87's drop is but I may be looking to go just slightly lower than that (at least in the rear). I had the 8 leaf spring pack in the rear but I swapped it out for the four leaf pack instead. S I should just run some drop shackles in the rear then? Last edited by chevyfanaddict; 06-14-2010 at 01:07 PM.

06-20-2010, 02:15 PM	#9
chevyfanaddict Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 33	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. fathers day sunday morning bump!

06-20-2010, 03:28 PM	#10
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. i think you maybe talking about a big 1o on here. was it a dark grey shortbed on torq thrust's? i tried searching threads for it but had no luck, does anyone know what truck i am talking about? as far as your rear, i have shackles on my truck, for about a 6.5 drop. on the highest it setting it could be more though. as far as your front. have you looked into lowering arms? oh, awesome truck BTW __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

06-20-2010, 06:26 PM	#12
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. After mine was dropped, I needed the rear down just a bit more, so I used a 1" lowering block. It went in just fine...maybe someone will say not to use them, but with the flip kit, the rear is similar to a S10, and lowering blocks are the normal way people lower the rear of them. __________________ Jeff, 68 C-10 75 C-20, now a C-10! 10 F-150

06-20-2010, 07:46 PM	#13
chevyfanaddict Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 33	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. well thats what I was wondering about, Can you use loering blocks with the flip kit safely? Or would it just be better to use lowereing shackles with the flip kit?

06-20-2010, 09:09 PM	#14
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: 75 shorty - Need to go lower, HELP. I would go with the shackle route: $40-$60 for parts, easy to install, plus you will have the option of going with 1" or 2" of drop with the same part. My truck above is dropped 6/8ish... FRONT: 3" springs and 3" spindles REAR: 2" shackle, 4" dearched springs, and a spring removed. I wouldn't recommend going any lower than 6" on the front for a static drop... on a DD. I don't think you are going to be able to go another 2" in the front... but I'm sure someone will chime in differently. Anthony __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 06-20-2010 at 09:15 PM.



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