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panhandler62 · 07-08-2010, 08:12 AM

I have 3" drop spindles and trimed one coil off the front springs for a 5" drop.

In back I have Porterbuilt trailing arms and bags for up to about a 12" drop (about 8" at ride height.)

I would avoid cooking the springs. Jeep or aftermarket springs in back (or a flip kit for leafs) and trim a coil or aftermarket springs in front. When you cook the springs you can get unpredictable changes in spring rate.

Also.. for some others.. Some people like them low, some people like them on the ground, some people like them in the clouds and some people like them the way GM delivered them. None of these optins are wrong unles it is *your* truck and it is not the option *you* want.

07-08-2010, 08:12 AM	#24
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: best way to drop 3/4ton, any suggestions I have 3" drop spindles and trimed one coil off the front springs for a 5" drop. In back I have Porterbuilt trailing arms and bags for up to about a 12" drop (about 8" at ride height.) I would avoid cooking the springs. Jeep or aftermarket springs in back (or a flip kit for leafs) and trim a coil or aftermarket springs in front. When you cook the springs you can get unpredictable changes in spring rate. Also.. for some others.. Some people like them low, some people like them on the ground, some people like them in the clouds and some people like them the way GM delivered them. None of these optins are wrong unles it is your truck and it is not the option you want. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 .... Last edited by panhandler62; 07-08-2010 at 08:15 AM.