[Pics]More pics of the 5" Front Drop

[TIMSPEED]

Here ya guys go. Interesting...my Crossmember is STILL exactly 5.75" off the ground!

[ocbaud]

4" drop

[TIMSPEED]

Originally Posted by ocbaud

4" drop

You trying to say I'm too cheap to buy REAL coke?? hahaha. Yeah, I guess it's right though, looks like mine is just a TAD lower than yours (1") So, it makes sense.

[SanitysBane]

allright i have no clue at all how much the truck is lowerd but i have 3 inches from the top of a Dr. Pepper can. anyone have a clue how much drop that would be, and both of y'alls trucks look great, wished mine looked that good, great job the both of ya

[BaggedC10]

Low84's truck looks lower up front, Tim.

[skahide]

what did you use to get that drop, where you get it and how much it cost you? thanks

[swervin ervin]

Tim,

what size are your tires? I have 27" tires (255/50R17), 2.5" spindles and 1.5" coils. I have exactly 5.75" at the crossmember also. Besides the fact of this measurement, your truck looks more like 4" in front instead of 5. IMO, there is no way your truck is riding at 5" in the front.

I wanted to be pretty precise on my drop. This is why I chose to go with a name brand maker of my components. You get what you pay for is what I always say.

[ocbaud]

i've got western chassis 2.5" spindles and western chassis 1.5" coils, with 28" tall tires (275/60/15's)

tim has 255/55/17's (about 28" tall)



i guess i should note also, my truck was a tad bit lower in the front with the old engine.

[BaggedC10]

Originally Posted by swervin ervin

I wanted to be pretty precise on my drop. This is why I chose to go with a name brand maker of my components. You get what you pay for is what I always say.

While I agree 100%, Ground Force is a quality name. Either way, something isn't right here.

[TIMSPEED]

Originally Posted by swervin ervin

Tim, what size are your tires? I have 27" tires (255/50R17), 2.5" spindles and 1.5" coils. I have exactly 5.75" at the crossmember also. Besides the fact of this measurement, your truck looks more like 4" in front instead of 5. IMO, there is no way your truck is riding at 5" in the front. I wanted to be pretty precise on my drop. This is why I chose to go with a name brand maker of my components. You get what you pay for is what I always say.

I agree with you totally. But the way I wanted mine to sit, was RIGHT at the top of my 28" tires, and that's where it's at. I COULD be lower, sure, but then again, I could also worry about my control arms (I don't). You guys also have to remember, I have the PST Front Kit, as well as the PST Core Support/Cab mounts, AS WELL as a lighter front end than most of you guys. (No Sway Bar, No Power Anything) All in all, I'm happy with the results, and that's all that matters.

[BaggedC10]

Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

I agree with you totally. But the way I wanted mine to sit, was RIGHT at the top of my 28" tires, and that's where it's at. I COULD be lower, sure, but then again, I could also worry about my control arms (I don't). You guys also have to remember, I have the PST Front Kit, as well as the PST Core Support/Cab mounts, AS WELL as a lighter front end than most of you guys. (No Sway Bar, No Power Anything) All in all, I'm happy with the results, and that's all that matters.

If your happy, that's all that matters.

Are you going to C-notch the frame and add 2" shackles?

[TIMSPEED]

Originally Posted by BaggedC10

Are you going to C-notch the frame and add 2" shackles?

I MIGHT add shackles, after the fuel cell is in, I just wanna see where the truck sits. I don't need to C-Notch it thoug, as it sits, I have a CLEAR 4" of space between the axle & frame. (Unloaded though)

[BaggedC10]

Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

I MIGHT add shackles, after the fuel cell is in, I just wanna see where the truck sits. I don't need to C-Notch it thoug, as it sits, I have a CLEAR 4" of space between the axle & frame. (Unloaded though)

Nice! A C-notch and helper bags' would be cool.

[1972C10]

Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

I agree with you totally. But the way I wanted mine to sit, was RIGHT at the top of my 28" tires, and that's where it's at. I COULD be lower, sure, but then again, I could also worry about my control arms (I don't). You guys also have to remember, I have the PST Front Kit, as well as the PST Core Support/Cab mounts, AS WELL as a lighter front end than most of you guys. (No Sway Bar, No Power Anything) All in all, I'm happy with the results, and that's all that matters.

Yeah that sway bar and the power steering wieghs alot



You didnt remove this in the sake of shaving wieght did you?

[bluex]

Maybe its just me (I just got home from a 12 hr. shift), but your right spring looks like its not in the upper pocket at all in the two pics of the front??

[low 84]

my front tires just barely tuck with my 5 inch drop. thats 27 inch tires. and i don't think i could fit a standing coke can under my crossmember at all. lca's only have 3 inches of clearence.

[TIMSPEED]

The springs are installed correctly, as best as I can get them.
No, I didn't REMOVE the swaybar, my truck never came with one, and I have power steering, I meant like no AC, power brakes/windows/doors. Maybe the springs need to "settle"?

[1972C10]

Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

The springs are installed correctly, as best as I can get them.
No, I didn't REMOVE the swaybar, my truck never came with one, and I have power steering, I meant like no AC, power brakes/windows/doors. Maybe the springs need to "settle"?

You mean to tell me you drive around without windows and doors?

That stuff wont make the truck wiegh no more or less than 100 pounds.

The ac power brakes etc.

[TIMSPEED]

Originally Posted by 1972C10

You mean to tell me you drive around without windows and doors?

Hell, almost! There's no door panels basically. Just the stock THIN piece of plastic junk. There's also no insulation under the carpet, haha.

[r0lf-]

Originally Posted by low 84

my front tires just barely tuck with my 5 inch drop. thats 27 inch tires. and i don't think i could fit a standing coke can under my crossmember at all. lca's only have 3 inches of clearence.

What size tire are you running with that? Thats exactly how low I want mine, whats the specs on the drop? Like what size spindles and whatnot.

[ocbaud]

Originally Posted by r0lf-

What size tire are you running with that? Thats exactly how low I want mine, whats the specs on the drop? Like what size spindles and whatnot.

if i'm right he is using:

Western Chassis 2.5" coils and 2.5" spindles and 255/60/15" tires

[low 84]

yeap eric is right. 5/7 western chasis drop with 255/60/15 bfg's all the way around. its about to be changed up quite a bit though

[r0lf-]

Nice. thats the tire im running. I want it that low in the front. Ill MAKE SURE it gets that low. I have 2" springs right now and adding some DJM spindles that im gonna have to order for the second time now

[loblazer]

My 1980 Blazer 2wd is down 5.5 in front and looks like Timspeed's. 3" DJM Spindles and 2.5 drop springs. My LCA's are real low but have not hit yet.
Doug

[powder2]

how did ya'll get the can under the front end ican't do that