Thinking about the 3/4 drop, HELP - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skahide · 08-04-2004, 11:27 PM

I have a 82 gmc high sierra all stock except a late 80's 350. But the real question is i want a 3/4 drop and i have a friend that says he can get my the front springs, and rear blocks for $60. Is that good? Do you think it;ll look like a good drop? I have a swb, stepside, black and im JUST starting it all. thanks

Tx Firefighter · 08-04-2004, 11:39 PM

You don't use blocks on the rear of an 82 full size GM truck.

A 4 inch rear drop will require either shackles and hanger combo, or some kind of dearched spring.

**swervin ervin** · 08-05-2004, 12:01 AM

Tx is right. Anytime the axle is under the leaf spring, blocks won't lower it.

Personally, if I were you, I would go with a 5" flip kit for the rear. Then later, when you want to go lower (which you will BTW), you can add a drop shackle.

skahide · 08-05-2004, 04:47 PM

what are prices for that, im totally new to the truck scene and honestly dont know much.

Opper77 · 08-08-2004, 12:22 PM

swervin...what do you have for lowering hardware in your 85?? I was going to go 4/6 in mine but not sure if it would be too low to be a daily driver...any ideas?

Its presently all stock..

**swervin ervin** · 08-08-2004, 12:50 PM

First thing, I have all Western Chassis components. In front I have 2.5" spindles and 1.5" coils. Out back I have a 5" flip kit and shackles in the lower hole. I also have a C notch and shock extenders.

To me a 4/6 drop is perfect for a daily driver.

I bought all my stuff at http://www.performancesuspension.com/

Opper77 · 08-09-2004, 12:17 AM

Thanks..didn't have that site on my list yet....don't know if I want to go as far as the c-notch...we'll see..

08-04-2004, 11:27 PM	#1
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	Thinking about the 3/4 drop, HELP I have a 82 gmc high sierra all stock except a late 80's 350. But the real question is i want a 3/4 drop and i have a friend that says he can get my the front springs, and rear blocks for $60. Is that good? Do you think it;ll look like a good drop? I have a swb, stepside, black and im JUST starting it all. thanks

08-04-2004, 11:39 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	You don't use blocks on the rear of an 82 full size GM truck. A 4 inch rear drop will require either shackles and hanger combo, or some kind of dearched spring. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-05-2004, 12:01 AM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Tx is right. Anytime the axle is under the leaf spring, blocks won't lower it. Personally, if I were you, I would go with a 5" flip kit for the rear. Then later, when you want to go lower (which you will BTW), you can add a drop shackle. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

08-08-2004, 12:22 PM	#5
Opper77 Ob-Gyn Kenobi Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 489	swervin...what do you have for lowering hardware in your 85?? I was going to go 4/6 in mine but not sure if it would be too low to be a daily driver...any ideas? Its presently all stock.. __________________ '85 GMC Shortbox... I used to have a firm handle on life....then it broke off.

08-08-2004, 12:50 PM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	First thing, I have all Western Chassis components. In front I have 2.5" spindles and 1.5" coils. Out back I have a 5" flip kit and shackles in the lower hole. I also have a C notch and shock extenders. To me a 4/6 drop is perfect for a daily driver. I bought all my stuff at http://www.performancesuspension.com/ __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

08-05-2004, 04:47 PM	#4
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	what are prices for that, im totally new to the truck scene and honestly dont know much.

08-09-2004, 12:17 AM	#7
Opper77 Ob-Gyn Kenobi Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 489	Thanks..didn't have that site on my list yet....don't know if I want to go as far as the c-notch...we'll see.. __________________ '85 GMC Shortbox... I used to have a firm handle on life....then it broke off.



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