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jojoman · 12-15-2010, 10:09 PM

i got 3 inch drop springs is it ok to put 2 inch drop spindles or would the springs be to low does any one know if they got 1 inch or 1.5 drop spindles

lilpoindexter · 12-15-2010, 10:22 PM

Do it up!

mooseknuckles · 12-15-2010, 10:33 PM

your better off to run 2.5"-3" drop spindles, and 1"-2" lowering springs. it won't mess up the suspension geometry as much.

jojoman · 12-15-2010, 10:36 PM

but if i do it would it be to low for 15's i want 20's but for now 15's and what drop shocks ya recommend

mooseknuckles · 12-15-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jojoman

but if i do it would it be to low for 15's i want 20's but for now 15's and what drop shocks ya recommend

I had Bell Tech 3" drop spindles and stock coils with a coil and a half cut off, 15" wheels, stock shocks.

flamingbig10 · 12-15-2010, 10:53 PM

I would go with 3" spindles and a 2" spring the 3" springs tends to move around, harsher ride, and alignment problems

jojoman · 12-15-2010, 10:59 PM

so where would be the best place to buy the kit from and how much is it when you cut a coil

flamingbig10 · 12-15-2010, 11:04 PM

I buy all my lowering parts from summit they usually have the best prices and they have great customer service

mooseknuckles · 12-15-2010, 11:05 PM

I got my spindles at the local auto parts, and cutting the coils is free....if you have a grinder and cut off wheel?

jojoman · 12-15-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jojoman

so where would be the best place to buy the kit from and how much is it when you cut a coil

sorry i actually ment how much drop is it when you cut a coil and what would be cheaper to buy the original springs and cut them cuz the previous owner cut them already or just buy drop ones what shocks are you all running

mooseknuckles · 12-15-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jojoman

sorry i actually ment how much drop is it when you cut a coil and what would be cheaper to buy the original springs and cut them cuz the previous owner cut them already or just buy drop ones what shocks are you all running

lol....I think its about a inch per coil, it might be cheaper to buy stockers?, I don't know for sure. I never priced them or droped springs. You could always try the ones you have first and see...I just have the stock shocks on still.

jojoman · 12-15-2010, 11:25 PM

does any one know how much the stock coils measure so i can figure out see what drop it has right now and see what spindle i need

12-15-2010, 10:09 PM	#1
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	3 inch drop springs i got 3 inch drop springs is it ok to put 2 inch drop spindles or would the springs be to low does any one know if they got 1 inch or 1.5 drop spindles

12-15-2010, 10:22 PM	#2
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: 3 inch drop springs Do it up!

12-15-2010, 10:33 PM	#3
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 3 inch drop springs your better off to run 2.5"-3" drop spindles, and 1"-2" lowering springs. it won't mess up the suspension geometry as much.

12-15-2010, 10:36 PM	#4
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	Re: 3 inch drop springs but if i do it would it be to low for 15's i want 20's but for now 15's and what drop shocks ya recommend

12-15-2010, 10:53 PM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 3 inch drop springs I would go with 3" spindles and a 2" spring the 3" springs tends to move around, harsher ride, and alignment problems __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-15-2010, 10:59 PM	#7
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	Re: 3 inch drop springs so where would be the best place to buy the kit from and how much is it when you cut a coil

12-15-2010, 11:04 PM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 3 inch drop springs I buy all my lowering parts from summit they usually have the best prices and they have great customer service __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-15-2010, 11:05 PM	#9
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 3 inch drop springs I got my spindles at the local auto parts, and cutting the coils is free....if you have a grinder and cut off wheel?

12-15-2010, 11:25 PM	#12
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	Re: 3 inch drop springs does any one know how much the stock coils measure so i can figure out see what drop it has right now and see what spindle i need



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