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SuperNova22 · 04-02-2011, 12:00 AM

So I am now at that point in my Resto where I need to decide on suspension. Stock as of right now I'm wanting to lower it. Not going to be a daily driver, but I don't want it slammed to the ground and hit every bump on the road. Debating either a 3/4 or 4.5/6. Would love to see some pics and any suggestions would be cool too. I know there are lots of pics on the forum but not many that actually label the inches of drop.

SuperNova22 · 04-04-2011, 02:00 PM

Come on guys! Any pics would help. Wanting to buy the drop next week.

Keith Seymore · 04-04-2011, 02:07 PM

Cut coils in the front; relocated spring hangers and took a couple leafs out in the rear.

Probably 4/6 when all was said and done.

This was my daily driver; Ride was fine, but I did have to go slow over those typical Michigan (translation: bumpy) rail road crossings.

K

lilpoindexter · 04-04-2011, 09:41 PM

2.5" summit spindles and DJM 2" coils up front. DJM flip kit in the back.
The drop was 4 9/16" in the front and 4 1/2 in the back, on my truck
I put summit g7728 drop shocks in the front. With my big ass balloon 235/75/15 front tires, I can see rub marks inside my inner fender wells, from hitting speed bumps too hard...The cure is just to slow down over speed bumps...and maybe some 235/70/15's or 225/70/15's for the front in the not too distant future

SuperNova22 · 04-05-2011, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the pics! I think I am leaning more towards the 4 1/2 - 6. I would still love to see more pics of both fleetside and step side.

jrcaprai · 04-05-2011, 07:08 PM

80SPORT · 04-05-2011, 10:53 PM

I prefer 2/4 ( spindle and shackle/hangar kit) for street driven trucks...you retain most of the factory travel and still have reasonable clearance.

Our 86 shop truck and the 80 sport both have the Bell Tech kit ...also the 89 dually we used to own

zackary027 · 04-06-2011, 09:22 PM

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_b...-11-18_427.jpg

cut coils in front 1.5 +- coil about 4" drop haven't measured yet. djm bolt on flip in back plus removed overload spring 6" drop

SuperNova22 · 04-07-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zackary027

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_b...-11-18_427.jpg

cut coils in front 1.5 +- coil about 4" drop haven't measured yet. djm bolt on flip in back plus removed overload spring 6" drop

Nice stance! That's exactly what in going for on my step side. How do the cut springs ride?

zackary027 · 04-08-2011, 09:49 AM

i haven't rode too much but from what i did it rode fairly well. when i get backl to the shop ill take a pic of the cut off coils so you can get an idea of how much i cut. ill prolly go for a ride through town tom ill tell you how she rides.

04-02-2011, 12:00 AM	#1
SuperNova22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 53	76 stepside lowering options So I am now at that point in my Resto where I need to decide on suspension. Stock as of right now I'm wanting to lower it. Not going to be a daily driver, but I don't want it slammed to the ground and hit every bump on the road. Debating either a 3/4 or 4.5/6. Would love to see some pics and any suggestions would be cool too. I know there are lots of pics on the forum but not many that actually label the inches of drop.

04-04-2011, 02:00 PM	#2
SuperNova22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 53	Re: 76 stepside lowering options Come on guys! Any pics would help. Wanting to buy the drop next week.

04-04-2011, 02:07 PM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,201	Re: 76 stepside lowering options Cut coils in the front; relocated spring hangers and took a couple leafs out in the rear. Probably 4/6 when all was said and done. This was my daily driver; Ride was fine, but I did have to go slow over those typical Michigan (translation: bumpy) rail road crossings. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 04-04-2011 at 02:10 PM.

04-04-2011, 09:41 PM	#4
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,133	Re: 76 stepside lowering options 2.5" summit spindles and DJM 2" coils up front. DJM flip kit in the back. The drop was 4 9/16" in the front and 4 1/2 in the back, on my truck I put summit g7728 drop shocks in the front. With my big ass balloon 235/75/15 front tires, I can see rub marks inside my inner fender wells, from hitting speed bumps too hard...The cure is just to slow down over speed bumps...and maybe some 235/70/15's or 225/70/15's for the front in the not too distant future Attached Images Last edited by lilpoindexter; 04-04-2011 at 09:48 PM.

04-05-2011, 06:15 PM	#5
SuperNova22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 53	Re: 76 stepside lowering options Thanks for the pics! I think I am leaning more towards the 4 1/2 - 6. I would still love to see more pics of both fleetside and step side.

04-05-2011, 07:08 PM	#6
jrcaprai Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 365	Re: 76 stepside lowering options

04-05-2011, 10:53 PM	#7
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: 76 stepside lowering options I prefer 2/4 ( spindle and shackle/hangar kit) for street driven trucks...you retain most of the factory travel and still have reasonable clearance. Our 86 shop truck and the 80 sport both have the Bell Tech kit ...also the 89 dually we used to own Attached Images

04-06-2011, 09:22 PM	#8
zackary027 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Red Level, Al Posts: 175	Re: 76 stepside lowering options https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_b...-11-18_427.jpg cut coils in front 1.5 +- coil about 4" drop haven't measured yet. djm bolt on flip in back plus removed overload spring 6" drop __________________ 81 Stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435795

04-08-2011, 09:49 AM	#10
zackary027 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Red Level, Al Posts: 175	Re: 76 stepside lowering options i haven't rode too much but from what i did it rode fairly well. when i get backl to the shop ill take a pic of the cut off coils so you can get an idea of how much i cut. ill prolly go for a ride through town tom ill tell you how she rides. __________________ 81 Stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435795



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