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*72longbed* · 08-18-2003, 09:45 PM

Calling all Droppers!!
How will new 2" drop springs made for a 1/2 ton work out on my C-20? Will they handle the extra weight of the heavy 8 lug spindle assembly?? Will it ride like mush if I don't use 3/4 ton front springs? Can the front end still be accuratly aligned with a 2" spring only drop? What other considerations do I need to know before I do it? Thank you for the input and advice!!

72longbed

*72longbed* · 08-19-2003, 09:23 PM

Don't nobody have no o-pinions?? Come on, what gives?

phantom dually · 08-19-2003, 09:36 PM

I wouldnt want to spend the money to find out!!

chevykid04 · 08-23-2003, 01:58 AM

i would suspect a mushy old caddy ride and possibly worse ability to hold a corner?

Alexis · 08-23-2003, 03:56 AM

I know a few guys have done this and they are on the board. If I'm right I think they didn't find any problems with the setup. Just cause it's 8-lug doesn't change much since all it is, is heavyer duty parts compare to a 1/2 ton. If you have a leaf spring setup in the rear then all you need to do is a flip kist and a shackle to get the rear lower. Yeah, a c-notch might be in order for the rear suspension.

*72longbed* · 08-23-2003, 09:38 AM

Alexis,
Thanks for the response. I'll probably be using the ECE Rear Air Bag Kit, (it has coils in the rear now), to give me a lower stance and still maintain the carrying capacity when I need it. Any experience with their Bag Kit?

72longbed

08-18-2003, 09:45 PM	#1
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	All You Drop Experts!?!? Calling all Droppers!! How will new 2" drop springs made for a 1/2 ton work out on my C-20? Will they handle the extra weight of the heavy 8 lug spindle assembly?? Will it ride like mush if I don't use 3/4 ton front springs? Can the front end still be accuratly aligned with a 2" spring only drop? What other considerations do I need to know before I do it? Thank you for the input and advice!! 72longbed

08-19-2003, 09:36 PM	#3
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I wouldnt want to spend the money to find out!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-23-2003, 01:58 AM	#4
chevykid04 4 speed, hurst shiftin Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hudson, Wi Posts: 406	i would suspect a mushy old caddy ride and possibly worse ability to hold a corner? __________________ Shane 1970 Chevy C10

08-23-2003, 03:56 AM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I know a few guys have done this and they are on the board. If I'm right I think they didn't find any problems with the setup. Just cause it's 8-lug doesn't change much since all it is, is heavyer duty parts compare to a 1/2 ton. If you have a leaf spring setup in the rear then all you need to do is a flip kist and a shackle to get the rear lower. Yeah, a c-notch might be in order for the rear suspension. Last edited by Alexis; 08-23-2003 at 03:59 AM.

08-19-2003, 09:23 PM	#2
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Don't nobody have no o-pinions?? Come on, what gives?

08-23-2003, 09:38 AM	#6
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Alexis, Thanks for the response. I'll probably be using the ECE Rear Air Bag Kit, (it has coils in the rear now), to give me a lower stance and still maintain the carrying capacity when I need it. Any experience with their Bag Kit? 72longbed



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