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Stitch 03-16-2011 09:37 PM

I think I nailed it...
 
First off, I am sooo happy right now...last week, I rebuilt the front end of my truck and finished up the install of the djm 3" spindles, and djm flip kit...I also cut a coil off the front springs...well, I lowered it down on the ground and the rear was sitting on the bumpstops, but the truck looked good...I was hoping when I took the bumpstops out that it wouldn't lower it too much...

last night I took the bumpstops out of the rear and the rear end lowered down what seemed to be alot...so, I looked up under the truck and noticed that someone had pulled a leaf out of the leaf spring pack...I have another set of leaf springs that have the extra leaf in them, figured I'd just swap them out...

tonight my neighbor and I were out in the shop looking at the truck and he said the famous last words...just bring the front down to make it look even...soooo, I cut the front springs another 3/4 of a coil and it is PERFECT...


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VA72C10 03-16-2011 09:42 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Yep! NAILED IT!!!

Sweet!!!

bigblock73 03-16-2011 09:42 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Truck looks good CHuck!

Not sure about 81+ inner fenders, but with that much front drop, expect a lot of rubbing. It also might not handle too well and be a PITA to align properly with that much cut coil. There will be a lot of shims in there...lol.

Stitch 03-16-2011 09:48 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
I thought about that Jeff, but what's strange is that I didn't take any shims out of the top or add any, but the truck doesn't look like it has any negative camber at all...and I also thought about the inner fenders...I have two batteries because of the diesel so that should be interesting lol...

thanks for the compliments guys...I can't tell you how happy I am...I ordered the drop spindles and flip kit I think before Thanksgiving last year...

and just for fyi I cut 1 3/4 coils off the factory springs, 3" drop spindles, flip kit in the rear and one leaf pulled out of the pack before anyone asks...

also, the truck is 34" to the body line in the rear and 32 I think in the front...it might be 31 in the front...if someone really wants to know I can measure it tomorrow or something...

87oldie 03-16-2011 09:59 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
I Love ur stance!!! I hope mine comes out like that when I drop mine! :metal:

87 chevy silverado 03-16-2011 10:00 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
i need mine dropped and i want to see it

SBTork 03-16-2011 10:01 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
I agree, that's perfect! Any thoughts on bagging at least the front when you swap the DMAX in it?

sams60gmc 03-16-2011 10:02 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Looks so sick. Id drive the crap out of it daily as it sits. Love the style.

Stitch 03-16-2011 10:08 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
thanks for all the nice compliments guys...like I said I am so happy...

I'm actually not going to swap out the 6.2 for a duramax...the 6.2 runs soooo good now I don't really wanna mess with it...I do have a 6.5 turbo setup I can put on it though if I get frisky...well as frisky as a slow turbo 6.2 can be lol...

Stitch 03-16-2011 10:09 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado (Post 4557851)
i need mine dropped and i want to see it

either you gotta come over here or you gotta wait until I get the tranny swapped out...;)

SBTork 03-16-2011 10:13 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch (Post 4557889)
thanks for all the nice compliments guys...like I said I am so happy...

I'm actually not going to swap out the 6.2 for a duramax...the 6.2 runs soooo good now I don't really wanna mess with it...I do have a 6.5 turbo setup I can put on it though if I get frisky...well as frisky as a slow turbo 6.2 can be lol...

that's cool. Nothing wrong with a na or turbo'd 6.2.

You may have to do something about relocating your dual batterys. My suburban isn't as low in the front as you are and I rub BAD on my inners. I plan on removing them once I get it out of storage. Mine has one coil cut and 2.5 spindles, sitting on stock 235/75R15 tires. Just FYI....

Stitch 03-16-2011 10:15 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Yeah, I think I'm gonna buy a battery box to go on the frame under the cab where the passenger fuel tank would be...

mooseknuckles 03-16-2011 10:15 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
yep thats way better! looks awesome. I'd keep the diesel too...

Stitch 03-16-2011 10:18 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
thanks moose...yeah the diesel's definitely staying...Brandon should be happy about that...:D

SBTork 03-16-2011 10:21 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
^^ yeah, he was pushing for that pretty hard :lol: Can't blame him though, I think they're a decent engine.

Stitch 03-16-2011 10:21 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
26 mpg in town...can't beat that with a stick...:)

Stitch 03-16-2011 10:24 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
btw, I took cues from Anthony (CLASSIC87) on lowering the truck...I think my truck is right at the same height his is...I used his as a model for mine...thanks Anthony ;)

TheWhiteElephant 03-16-2011 10:24 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Looks great. Love the beater look, too.

87 chevy silverado 03-16-2011 10:25 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch (Post 4557898)
either you gotta come over here or you gotta wait until I get the tranny swapped out...;)

it would probably be after the tran swap

CLASSIC87' 03-16-2011 10:27 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Looks PERFECT... mine is pretty low in the front as well... you should be fine. If you have the factory jack still installed on the inner fender, you shuld remove those bolts for sure... the heads will catch on your tires when it does happen to rub.

Stitch 03-16-2011 10:27 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado (Post 4557944)
it would probably be after the tran swap



Well, that might be awhile...lol...the truck went onto the lift for the tranny swap and you see that instead of swapping the tranny, it got lowered and the front end got rebuilt...:lol:

Telecasterjoey 03-16-2011 10:28 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Definitely nailed it!

Stitch 03-16-2011 10:30 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
thanks Anthony...I'm took notes from your drop thread lol...I'm gonna take all the bolts out, get the tranny swapped and get an alignment...and then I'm gonna see what it's gonna take...I really don't want to have to move the batteries and I'll have to if I get rid of the inner fenders...

87 chevy silverado 03-16-2011 10:30 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch (Post 4557958)
Well, that might be awhile...lol...the truck went onto the lift for the tranny swap and you see that instead of swapping the tranny, it got lowered and the front end got rebuilt...:lol:

i doubt i will make it out to your house any time soon so i will have to wait

1tonchevy 03-16-2011 10:31 PM

Re: I think I nailed it...
 
Looks good sir!


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