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tbirdman88 · 02-09-2006, 07:56 AM

i need some suggestions for lowering my truck, i just want a 4,6 drop,maybe. nothing major,i have 18x9 wheels with 255-55-18 tires. i just want it to look and ride good. my front fender lip is 7" above the top of the tire, dont know about the back yet, the bed is off.

thanks-87 shortcrewcab

Slonaker · 02-09-2006, 10:58 AM

Three inch drop spindles in the front since you have wheels over 15" in diameter. Get the rest of the drop with springs. Go with a flip kit in the back. The DJM and Western Chassis parts are popular here on the board.

Do a search. This gets covered in detail about once a month. If you have specific questions after reading old threads, post them and someone sould have an answer.

Good luck,

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 02-09-2006, 12:45 PM

Might want to read this too...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=84340

*DroppedZ84* · 02-09-2006, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Might want to read this too...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=84340

That's a lot of good information.

**swervin ervin** · 02-09-2006, 04:51 PM

Personally, I'd go with a 2.5" spindle and 1.5 coils up front. Out back go with a 5" flip kit and shackles.

02-09-2006, 07:56 AM	#1
tbirdman88 87 short crewcab Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: duncan okla Posts: 82	suggestions for lowering truck i need some suggestions for lowering my truck, i just want a 4,6 drop,maybe. nothing major,i have 18x9 wheels with 255-55-18 tires. i just want it to look and ride good. my front fender lip is 7" above the top of the tire, dont know about the back yet, the bed is off. thanks-87 shortcrewcab

02-09-2006, 10:58 AM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: suggestions for lowering truck Three inch drop spindles in the front since you have wheels over 15" in diameter. Get the rest of the drop with springs. Go with a flip kit in the back. The DJM and Western Chassis parts are popular here on the board. Do a search. This gets covered in detail about once a month. If you have specific questions after reading old threads, post them and someone sould have an answer. Good luck, Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

02-09-2006, 12:45 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: suggestions for lowering truck Might want to read this too... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=84340 __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-09-2006, 04:51 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Re: suggestions for lowering truck Personally, I'd go with a 2.5" spindle and 1.5 coils up front. Out back go with a 5" flip kit and shackles. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

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