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03-15-2011, 02:19 PM
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Location: Hanover PA
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Lowering a 78 Suburban
I'm in the process of lowering my 78 suburban 2wd and have already dropped the front 4 inches. Looking to drop the back the same with lowered leaf springs, but can't seem to find this part anywhere. I tried Brother's, but was told their springs wouldn't work for my burb. Anyone know where I can get some 4 inch lowered leaf springs?? Thanks!
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03-15-2011, 07:02 PM
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Re: Lowering a 78 Suburban
pics?
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1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches  
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03-15-2011, 07:07 PM
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Re: Lowering a 78 Suburban
do a flip kit.
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03-15-2011, 07:17 PM
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Re: Lowering a 78 Suburban
 001 by isaacsmom2010, on Flickr Bought it off the original 83 yr old owner that used it as a hearse. Last edited by rich0313; 03-15-2011 at 07:19 PM. |
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03-15-2011, 07:20 PM
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Re: Lowering a 78 Suburban
very nice!
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03-15-2011, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hanover PA
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Re: Lowering a 78 Suburban
Any suggestions on which flip kit? I see that some say 6 inch and I only need 4. Or do you use hangers with the flip kit? I'm confused. If you can explain I'd be very appreciative. Thanks!
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03-15-2011, 08:26 PM
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Garage wrench
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LaCrosse, WI
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Re: Lowering a 78 Suburban
The flip kit puts the rear axle over the leaf springs as opposed to it's stock location under the springs. It's just the flip kit, you do not use shackles or hangers, and it uses the stock springs. It nets about 6" or so of drop. I will post some pics of mine in my thread once I get to my home computer.
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03-15-2011, 11:43 PM
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78K & 79C Jimmys
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Re: Lowering a 78 Suburban
a woody?sure in nice shape
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03-16-2011, 02:17 AM
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Garage wrench
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LaCrosse, WI
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Re: Lowering a 78 Suburban
here is mine, flip'd rear......
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12-10-2014, 12:05 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Wrightsville, PA
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Re: Lowering a 78 Suburban
Ok here's a question. Why couldn't you use a 3" drop spring for pick up? With the added weight of the burb, wouldn't that give you around 4"? Would this work or not?
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