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jrsmith_2010 · 09-01-2008, 03:30 PM

hey guys, my 79 has a 5/7 drop on it with 20s on it. im wandering what else i can do to make it lower, it has spindles and coils in thr front and flip kit in the rear with shackles. what about adding hangers in the rear for another 3-4 then cutting coils in the front? maybe a body drop? any opinions?

Rollinsqrbdy · 09-01-2008, 05:05 PM

Snds good. How bout a picture?

jrsmith_2010 · 09-01-2008, 05:11 PM

heres some that i have on my photobucket, need to get some newer ones tho

with the 20s on the rear

i was gonna just get the airride setup for it, but i already have all the time and money in the 5/7 kit, so i was like hey, y not add on to the 5/7??

CLASSIC87' · 09-01-2008, 05:41 PM

You can remove a spring or two from the rear... depending on what you want for a ride/drop.

Rollinsqrbdy · 09-02-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by classic87'

you can remove a spring or two from the rear... Depending on what you want for a ride/drop.

dude i am so inluv with ur trk. Its actually my goal to have a truck as sweet as urs. So whats next for her?

jrsmith_2010 · 09-01-2008, 05:46 PM

well i have the bed off of it now and have no clue when ill get it back, im just wandering how low i can get

jrsmith_2010 · 09-01-2008, 05:57 PM

ok so how do u do a body drop? i have some clue, but not 100%.

smashingchuck · 09-01-2008, 08:02 PM

move the spring perches up in the back, raised crossmember in the front.

jrsmith_2010 · 09-01-2008, 08:27 PM

so how would i go about doing that?

jrsmith_2010 · 09-01-2008, 08:46 PM

so what are all the other choices do i have to lower the front and the rear more?

**N2TRUX** · 09-01-2008, 09:23 PM

The limiting factor on lowering these trucks is the front crossmember. You can only go so far before you frequently bottom out on your A-arms becuase they hang below the crossmember.

What you need to determine is what budget do you have to allot to your suspension. That will have an impact on how low you go.

Desperado454 · 09-02-2008, 02:50 AM

If only how low you wanted to drop your truck didn't have a relevant effect you bank account.

GMBowtie79 · 09-03-2008, 05:11 PM

Do you have the 20's on the front yet? It looks likeif you put them on the front you'll get a little lower. Like N2TRUX said, if you go to low in front with a static drop you'll beat the snot outa your lower control arms. I had that problem with my Burb and I had to raise it up a inch or so. Right now I have about 3 1/2" of ground clearance any lower and its bottoming out. I don't know how bad the roads are where you live but they aren't that bad here so you might want to take that into conciteration also.

jrsmith_2010 · 09-03-2008, 05:25 PM

yea i have some problems with the control arms as it is, but if i cut coils that wont matter on the distance, its still gonna be the same as it is now. how low is ur Burb? that thing is nice

GMBowtie79 · 09-03-2008, 05:33 PM

It was originally a 4-6drop kit with 3" spindle and 1" springs then I cut a coil off the springs. the back is a 6" flip and shackles but I also replaced the leaf springs with some brand new ones so that took care of 25years worth of spring sag. Overall height from the ground to the center of the wheel well is 25" in front and 26 1/2 in back.

jrsmith_2010 · 09-03-2008, 05:41 PM

Niice, yea i was gonna bag my 79, but i got the 5/7 kit for it. so in the near future after i get my 79 painted, i found me a 83 GMC Sierra short bed for 800 bucks, so thats gonna be my new project, i just need to get this one done!!

jrsmith_2010 · 09-03-2008, 05:46 PM

has anyone down the paint job on their truck themselfs? i seen a paint kit, like 3 sprayers and everything needed. any advice?

GMBowtie79 · 09-03-2008, 05:52 PM

Ya I know how that one goes. I picked up a 74 shorty for $750 and have been workin on that one also.
heres a before and after on that one so far.

got about $1100 into it total now.

jrsmith_2010 · 09-03-2008, 07:10 PM

very nice, u gonna keep it stock or drop it? plans for her?

GMBowtie79 · 09-03-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

very nice, u gonna keep it stock or drop it? plans for her?

I already put 3" drop spindles on it I'm waiting til I do the flip on the rear and rebuild the front end before I decide on what springs are going in it.

jrsmith_2010 · 09-03-2008, 08:19 PM

heres my 79 compared to a pop can

spr85gmc · 09-03-2008, 08:51 PM

any lower your never going to be able to align it.... anyway just my opinion concentrate on one thing at a time on your truck it will move alot quicker that way.

jrsmith_2010 · 09-03-2008, 09:09 PM

well i have the body work in progress, should be painted in the next month. then after that it will be done, im in the last stretch!

GMBowtie79 · 09-03-2008, 10:19 PM

Heres my 79 Burb compaired to a pop can.

jrsmith_2010 · 09-03-2008, 10:25 PM

ok u said that ur front end from the ground to the fender from the center on the rim is 25in. i mesured mine and it was like 27in, where did u get the extra 2in?

09-01-2008, 03:30 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Max lowness without bags hey guys, my 79 has a 5/7 drop on it with 20s on it. im wandering what else i can do to make it lower, it has spindles and coils in thr front and flip kit in the rear with shackles. what about adding hangers in the rear for another 3-4 then cutting coils in the front? maybe a body drop? any opinions? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-01-2008, 05:05 PM	#2
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Max lowness without bags Snds good. How bout a picture? __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

09-01-2008, 05:11 PM	#3
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags heres some that i have on my photobucket, need to get some newer ones tho with the 20s on the rear i was gonna just get the airride setup for it, but i already have all the time and money in the 5/7 kit, so i was like hey, y not add on to the 5/7?? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-01-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Max lowness without bags You can remove a spring or two from the rear... depending on what you want for a ride/drop. Attached Images __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

09-01-2008, 05:46 PM	#6
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags well i have the bed off of it now and have no clue when ill get it back, im just wandering how low i can get __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-01-2008, 05:57 PM	#7
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags ok so how do u do a body drop? i have some clue, but not 100%. __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-01-2008, 08:02 PM	#8
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Max lowness without bags move the spring perches up in the back, raised crossmember in the front. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

09-01-2008, 08:27 PM	#9
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags so how would i go about doing that? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-01-2008, 08:46 PM	#10
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags so what are all the other choices do i have to lower the front and the rear more? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-01-2008, 09:23 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Max lowness without bags The limiting factor on lowering these trucks is the front crossmember. You can only go so far before you frequently bottom out on your A-arms becuase they hang below the crossmember. What you need to determine is what budget do you have to allot to your suspension. That will have an impact on how low you go. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-02-2008, 02:50 AM	#12
Desperado454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 282	Re: Max lowness without bags If only how low you wanted to drop your truck didn't have a relevant effect you bank account.

09-03-2008, 05:11 PM	#13
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: Max lowness without bags Do you have the 20's on the front yet? It looks likeif you put them on the front you'll get a little lower. Like N2TRUX said, if you go to low in front with a static drop you'll beat the snot outa your lower control arms. I had that problem with my Burb and I had to raise it up a inch or so. Right now I have about 3 1/2" of ground clearance any lower and its bottoming out. I don't know how bad the roads are where you live but they aren't that bad here so you might want to take that into conciteration also. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 09-03-2008 at 05:25 PM.

09-03-2008, 05:25 PM	#14
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags yea i have some problems with the control arms as it is, but if i cut coils that wont matter on the distance, its still gonna be the same as it is now. how low is ur Burb? that thing is nice __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-03-2008, 05:33 PM	#15
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: Max lowness without bags It was originally a 4-6drop kit with 3" spindle and 1" springs then I cut a coil off the springs. the back is a 6" flip and shackles but I also replaced the leaf springs with some brand new ones so that took care of 25years worth of spring sag. Overall height from the ground to the center of the wheel well is 25" in front and 26 1/2 in back. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 09-11-2008 at 05:02 PM.

09-03-2008, 05:41 PM	#16
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags Niice, yea i was gonna bag my 79, but i got the 5/7 kit for it. so in the near future after i get my 79 painted, i found me a 83 GMC Sierra short bed for 800 bucks, so thats gonna be my new project, i just need to get this one done!! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.



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09-03-2008, 05:46 PM	#17
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags has anyone down the paint job on their truck themselfs? i seen a paint kit, like 3 sprayers and everything needed. any advice? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-03-2008, 05:52 PM	#18
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: Max lowness without bags Ya I know how that one goes. I picked up a 74 shorty for $750 and have been workin on that one also. heres a before and after on that one so far. got about $1100 into it total now. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

09-03-2008, 07:10 PM	#19
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags very nice, u gonna keep it stock or drop it? plans for her? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-03-2008, 08:19 PM	#21
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags heres my 79 compared to a pop can __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-03-2008, 08:51 PM	#22
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Max lowness without bags any lower your never going to be able to align it.... anyway just my opinion concentrate on one thing at a time on your truck it will move alot quicker that way.

09-03-2008, 09:09 PM	#23
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags well i have the body work in progress, should be painted in the next month. then after that it will be done, im in the last stretch! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-03-2008, 10:19 PM	#24
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: Max lowness without bags Heres my 79 Burb compaired to a pop can. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

09-03-2008, 10:25 PM	#25
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags ok u said that ur front end from the ground to the fender from the center on the rim is 25in. i mesured mine and it was like 27in, where did u get the extra 2in? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

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