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iceship · 04-28-2011, 07:56 AM

On a 2in drop would I have to install lower shocks.... how low can I go befor I have to change them out.....
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**N2TRUX** · 04-28-2011, 10:45 AM

Are you talking front or rear? What year truck, and how are you getting the 2" drop. More details will help a lot in giving the correct answer.

iceship · 04-28-2011, 08:51 PM

87 silverado.... front springs only...... but seen some drop spindels for sell.. 97 suburban and the other one just says 88- 98 chevy.... I don't know what will interchange...
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**N2TRUX** · 04-28-2011, 08:59 PM

You might be ok with the stock shocks for now. Anything lower and you will be better off with a replacement shock that specific to your drop.

The 97 suburban and 88- 98 chevy spindles will not work. You need 73-87 truck, 73-82 Blazer, or 73-91 Burb spindles. You will alos need to watch for standard duty with 1" rotors, and heavy duty with 1.25" rotors.

iceship · 05-01-2011, 10:16 AM

Thanks for the help...
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SCOTI · 05-01-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You might be ok with the stock shocks for now. Anything lower and you will be better off with a replacement shock that specific to your drop.

The 97 suburban and 88- 98 chevy spindles will not work. You need 73-87 truck, 73-82 Blazer, or 73-91 Burb spindles. You will alos need to watch for standard duty with 1" rotors, and heavy duty with 1.25" rotors.

Remember, the 88-98 spindles can work, but it's definitely the harder way to accomplish the task vs. just buying the correct 73-87 parts. If using the 88-98 spindle, the lower a-arm has to be swapped along w/all the brake stuff.

iceship · 05-02-2011, 10:54 AM

So what is the difference in the coil springs.. 87 and 94.....
Just going to cut them up..... are they tall. ,,,rafius
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grs · 05-02-2011, 06:32 PM

If you cut the front coils one coil will it drop it one inch? I need to drop mine one inch.

SCOTI · 05-02-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by grs

If you cut the front coils one coil will it drop it one inch? I need to drop mine one inch.

General rule of drop when cutting used coils for 63-87 trucks is 1-coil = approx 2" of drop.

grs · 05-02-2011, 06:52 PM

If I cut new original height coils, one coil, how much will it lower the truck

SCOTI · 05-02-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by grs

If I cut new original height coils, one coil, how much will it lower the truck

No more than 2".

grs · 05-02-2011, 10:21 PM

Thanks, I will have to take the front end apart again and cut the coils. I am really getting tired of this.

04-28-2011, 07:56 AM	#1
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Another Lowering spring question On a 2in drop would I have to install lower shocks.... how low can I go befor I have to change them out..... Posted via Mobile Device

04-28-2011, 10:45 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Another Lowering spring question Are you talking front or rear? What year truck, and how are you getting the 2" drop. More details will help a lot in giving the correct answer. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-28-2011, 08:51 PM	#3
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Another Lowering spring question 87 silverado.... front springs only...... but seen some drop spindels for sell.. 97 suburban and the other one just says 88- 98 chevy.... I don't know what will interchange... Posted via Mobile Device

04-28-2011, 08:59 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Another Lowering spring question You might be ok with the stock shocks for now. Anything lower and you will be better off with a replacement shock that specific to your drop. The 97 suburban and 88- 98 chevy spindles will not work. You need 73-87 truck, 73-82 Blazer, or 73-91 Burb spindles. You will alos need to watch for standard duty with 1" rotors, and heavy duty with 1.25" rotors. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-01-2011, 10:16 AM	#5
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Another Lowering spring question Thanks for the help... Posted via Mobile Device

05-02-2011, 10:54 AM	#7
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Another Lowering spring question So what is the difference in the coil springs.. 87 and 94..... Just going to cut them up..... are they tall. ,,,rafius Posted via Mobile Device

05-02-2011, 06:32 PM	#8
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Another Lowering spring question If you cut the front coils one coil will it drop it one inch? I need to drop mine one inch.

05-02-2011, 06:52 PM	#10
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Another Lowering spring question If I cut new original height coils, one coil, how much will it lower the truck

05-02-2011, 10:21 PM	#12
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Another Lowering spring question Thanks, I will have to take the front end apart again and cut the coils. I am really getting tired of this.



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