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**smitty62** · 03-15-2004, 05:45 PM

Is it better to lower a rear using 2" lowering blocks and 2" lowering springs for a 4" drop---OR use 4" lowering springs only?

Also, will my '68 stepside "bottom out" easily with a 4" drop or should I use a "C" notch? I lowered my '96 P/U 4" in the rear and it bottomed--not pleasant at all

Had to take 2" back out of it to ride right.

Thanks!

SCOTI · 03-15-2004, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smitty62
Is it better to lower a rear using 2" lowering blocks and 2" lowering springs for a 4" drop---OR use 4" lowering springs only?

2" springs & 2" blocks would give the best ride compromise.

SCOTI · 03-15-2004, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smitty62
.... will my '68 stepside "bottom out" easily with a 4" drop or should I use a "C" notch? I lowered my '96 P/U 4" in the rear and it bottomed--not pleasant at all Had to take 2" back out of it to ride right....

With a 4" drop, a c-section is not necessary. The later model frames (88-up) do need the c-section because they don't kick up like the earlier model frames. Not having the kick up brings the rear axle tubes that much closer to the frame when lowering.

chevykid04 · 03-23-2004, 05:58 PM

i thought c sections were performed on pregnant woman??

**smitty62** · 03-23-2004, 08:23 PM

03-15-2004, 05:45 PM	#1
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Various lowering questions Is it better to lower a rear using 2" lowering blocks and 2" lowering springs for a 4" drop---OR use 4" lowering springs only? Also, will my '68 stepside "bottom out" easily with a 4" drop or should I use a "C" notch? I lowered my '96 P/U 4" in the rear and it bottomed--not pleasant at all Had to take 2" back out of it to ride right. Thanks! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

03-23-2004, 05:58 PM	#4
chevykid04 4 speed, hurst shiftin Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hudson, Wi Posts: 405	i thought c sections were performed on pregnant woman?? __________________ Shane 1970 Chevy C10

03-23-2004, 08:23 PM	#5
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	__________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty



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