How low can I go? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jsieger89 · 12-04-2012, 02:33 PM

Ok wondering how low I can go on my 87! prob going to do a compleat kit with a flip kit drop spenddls lowering springs and new shocks all the way around but how low can I go without having to notch my frame
Posted via Mobile Device

KQQL IT · 12-04-2012, 03:02 PM

Usually a flip wont require a notch. Remove the bumpstop and bracket.
Posted via Mobile Device

J Knight · 12-04-2012, 04:31 PM

About 5in in the rear as long as the springs are not altered. For a level look, do a 3.5/5in kit or for a little rake you can do a 4.5/5in kit.

77ChevySharkBite · 12-04-2012, 04:47 PM

I have a question since I am going to drop my truck I'm looking at a 4/6 drop will I still be able to have clearance with that or should I go more along with 3-3.5/5?

J Knight · 12-04-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

I have a question since I am going to drop my truck I'm looking at a 4/6 drop will I still be able to have clearance with that or should I go more along with 3-3.5/5?

Ground clearance or axle to frame clearance?

77ChevySharkBite · 12-04-2012, 05:07 PM

ground

J Knight · 12-04-2012, 05:27 PM

What tires are you running?

77ChevySharkBite · 12-04-2012, 05:34 PM

right now i'm running 235/75/15, but when I go drop it i'm going to run some 245/45/15

J Knight · 12-04-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

right now i'm running 235/75/15, but when I go drop it i'm going to run some 245/45/15

I think you meant245/60/15. Personally, i would do the 3.5/5

77ChevySharkBite · 12-04-2012, 05:45 PM

Okay thanks for the help. Its just hard to decide haha.

77ChevySharkBite · 12-04-2012, 05:49 PM

What I'm going to end up doing is just buy a 3-3.5/5 drop and if I like it I'll keep it, but if I want lower I'll go spend the extra to get the 4/6 drop.

Jsieger89 · 12-04-2012, 06:03 PM

the tires I'm running measure 27 in from ground to top of tire... the kits I'm looking at doesn't have a 5 in drop can I get away with a 4/6?
Posted via Mobile Device

77ChevySharkBite · 12-04-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsieger89

the tires I'm running measure 27 in from ground to top of tire... the kits I'm looking at doesn't have a 5 in drop can I get away with a 4/6?
Posted via Mobile Device

look into belltech there prices are a little high but everyone recommends them, and to do a 4/6 you'll have to c-notch the frame.

J Knight · 12-04-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

What I'm going to end up doing is just buy a 3-3.5/5 drop and if I like it I'll keep it, but if I want lower I'll go spend the extra to get the 4/6 drop.

The spindles and flip kit are the expensive main components of these kits(2.5/5). The springs and shackles are the components to "fine tune" your drop. The springs come in 1in, 2in, and 3in(I dont recomend a 3in spring) drops and some drop shackles are adjustable for 1in or 2in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsieger89

the tires I'm running measure 27 in from ground to top of tire... the kits I'm looking at doesn't have a 5 in drop can I get away with a 4/6?
Posted via Mobile Device

Yes.

77ChevySharkBite · 12-04-2012, 06:45 PM

Ooo no I wouldn't go 3 inch springs the 4/6 kit I was looking at through bell tech the spindles were 2.5 which leaves the springs 1.5-2.5 cause it says it'll give you a 4-5 drop in the front
Posted via Mobile Device

cory d · 12-04-2012, 07:14 PM

2.5' drop spindles, cut 1.5 coils, flip kit, drop shackles and remove the 2nd and 3rd smallest leafs. then you can be in the weeds

12-04-2012, 02:33 PM	#1
Jsieger89 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gainesville tx Posts: 99	How low can I go? Ok wondering how low I can go on my 87! prob going to do a compleat kit with a flip kit drop spenddls lowering springs and new shocks all the way around but how low can I go without having to notch my frame Posted via Mobile Device

12-04-2012, 03:02 PM	#2
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,229	Re: How low can I go? Usually a flip wont require a notch. Remove the bumpstop and bracket. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-04-2012, 04:31 PM	#3
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: How low can I go? About 5in in the rear as long as the springs are not altered. For a level look, do a 3.5/5in kit or for a little rake you can do a 4.5/5in kit. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

12-04-2012, 04:47 PM	#4
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: How low can I go? I have a question since I am going to drop my truck I'm looking at a 4/6 drop will I still be able to have clearance with that or should I go more along with 3-3.5/5? __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

12-04-2012, 05:07 PM	#6
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: How low can I go? ground __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

12-04-2012, 05:27 PM	#7
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: How low can I go? What tires are you running? __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

12-04-2012, 05:34 PM	#8
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: How low can I go? right now i'm running 235/75/15, but when I go drop it i'm going to run some 245/45/15 __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

12-04-2012, 05:45 PM	#10
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: How low can I go? Okay thanks for the help. Its just hard to decide haha. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

12-04-2012, 05:49 PM	#11
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: How low can I go? What I'm going to end up doing is just buy a 3-3.5/5 drop and if I like it I'll keep it, but if I want lower I'll go spend the extra to get the 4/6 drop. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

12-04-2012, 06:03 PM	#12
Jsieger89 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gainesville tx Posts: 99	Re: How low can I go? the tires I'm running measure 27 in from ground to top of tire... the kits I'm looking at doesn't have a 5 in drop can I get away with a 4/6? Posted via Mobile Device

12-04-2012, 06:45 PM	#15
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: How low can I go? Ooo no I wouldn't go 3 inch springs the 4/6 kit I was looking at through bell tech the spindles were 2.5 which leaves the springs 1.5-2.5 cause it says it'll give you a 4-5 drop in the front Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

12-04-2012, 07:14 PM	#16
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: How low can I go? 2.5' drop spindles, cut 1.5 coils, flip kit, drop shackles and remove the 2nd and 3rd smallest leafs. then you can be in the weeds __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.