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greatdane · 08-28-2012, 12:48 PM

Im thinking about droping my truck 3 & 4. If I were to use 3" spindles up front and a shackle hanger combo for the back. Would my stock shocks be ok?

It is cheaper to go with 3" drop coils up front. What are the pros and cons of that?

Also I have been looking at Crown Suspension. Its priced low, does anyone know of it?

bigblock73 · 08-28-2012, 01:01 PM

Spindles over springs, the ride will be better, especially for a 3" drop. You will need drop shocks, and you should consider a flip in back...most of us who do the shackle/hander drop (including me!), take it back out and put in a flip. If you do go 4" in back, keep your stock hangers just to be safe.

cory d · 08-28-2012, 01:03 PM

i would go with spindles and a flip kit, that way WHEN you want to go a couple inches lower. it will be cheap and easy with cutting one coil and drop shackles or hangers

boatpuller · 08-28-2012, 01:26 PM

That truck will look cool lowered.I did a 4/6 belltech kit.3 in drop spindles and 1 in coil's.In back a flip kit and c notch get's you 6. Iv'e been very happy with the ride.It came with nitro shocks.I'm not sure if that's a belltech product or not.Good luck with it and post a pic or two when you drop it.

77ChevySharkBite · 08-28-2012, 01:34 PM

I know its a different year model and all but I'm looking to do a 3/5 on my 77 but the only thing that's different is I'm actually going to be buying new shocks for the whole truck should i still use shackles for the front?

greatdane · 08-28-2012, 02:48 PM

Think I will get some 3" spindles!

Im pretty set on a 3-4 drop for now. I dont want/need it real low. Do you have to remove the bed to install the hangers? I have access to a lift.

Will any "drop shock" work? Or do they have to match ther parts you have?

Sorry guys I have never lowered anything before!

greatdane · 08-28-2012, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatdane

Think I will get some 3" spindles!

Im pretty set on a 3-4 drop for now. I dont want/need it real low. Do you have to remove the bed to install the hangers? I have access to a lift.

Will any "drop shock" work? Or do they have to match ther parts you have?

Sorry guys I have never lowered anything before!

BUT after looking around a 5" flip sounds easy enough? Maybe go 4-5?

greatdane · 08-29-2012, 10:12 AM

Thanks! I hope it turns out ok.

If you do a 3, 5 drop won't the back be lower than the front? I dont like that look! I want level or slightly higher in the back... guess if it didnt look right could always cut a coil or buy drop coils. But I would rather do it right the first time. I would like to see a 3, 5 drop anyone got that on here?

77 sb: Google search toxic shocks you will find a vendor. Maybe ebay?

greatdane · 09-19-2012, 11:10 AM

Went ahead & ordered 3" DJM spindles and 4" shackles and hangers.

Questions:

Can you use your stock shocks with this set up? Do you have to change anything else besides the spindles in the front like.....like brake lines? Just don't want any supprises...

Please post some pics of 3/4 drops or if there is a thread on here about it.

baclay9 · 08-29-2012, 10:21 AM

Mine is lowered 5/7. If I sit a level on my bed rail it is perfectly level. These trucks sit 2" higher in the back. It is deceiving because the fender openings are not the same height front to back.
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splehigh · 08-29-2012, 10:30 AM

Nice truck. I've always liked that paint scheme.

**rs74** · 09-19-2012, 11:44 AM

How much of a drop can you do before one has to do a c-notch. I have thought about dropping mine but don't want to notch it. Just looking for it to get lowered with the best ride possible.

Also there was a guy around here that put some sort of cadillac suspension under the front of his but not sure what components he used to make it happen. He said it made the ride alot nicer although it wasn't lowered.

greatdane · 09-28-2012, 07:26 PM

Lowered

greatdane · 09-28-2012, 07:31 PM

3 & 4

jrblanke · 09-28-2012, 10:03 PM

Saaahh weeeet!

**N2TRUX** · 09-29-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by greatdane

3 & 4

That looks sooo much better. What kit did you end up with?

It looks like it sets pretty level. If you want a bit of rake, consider cutting a half coil and see if you like it.

Malo83 · 09-29-2012, 11:30 AM

Knockout

What is your tire/wheel pkg?

greatdane · 09-29-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

Knockout

What is your tire/wheel pkg?

MB Old Schools - 17x8's with 275/55/17's all the way around & a 3/4 DJM drop kit

greatdane · 09-29-2012, 10:33 PM

[QUOTE=N2TRUX;5619235]That looks sooo much better. What kit did you end up with?

It looks like it sets pretty level. If you want a bit of rake, consider cutting a half coil and see if you like it.[/QUOTE

Thanks!
DJM - 3" spindles & 4" Hangers & Shackles. It is level, I put a 4' level down the bed & its dead on. I might cut a 1/2 coil later but Im going to run it like this until I get it painted.

greatdane · 10-09-2012, 03:56 PM

Well I went ahead & ordered some 2 inch drop coils from Brothers, that should rake it out! Hope my tires don't end up rubbing the fenders! Think 2" will be to much?

greatdane · 10-14-2012, 10:20 PM

5 & 4

greatdane · 10-14-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by greatdane

5 & 4

Ok now...

jrblanke · 10-14-2012, 10:46 PM

Awesome dude! Looks killer!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-15-2012, 12:23 AM

Lower!!!
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greatdane · 10-15-2012, 11:55 AM

Nah, I'm done with it suspension wise. I like em raked out!

08-28-2012, 12:48 PM	#1
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	thinking about lowering my 84 swb Im thinking about droping my truck 3 & 4. If I were to use 3" spindles up front and a shackle hanger combo for the back. Would my stock shocks be ok? It is cheaper to go with 3" drop coils up front. What are the pros and cons of that? Also I have been looking at Crown Suspension. Its priced low, does anyone know of it? Attached Images

08-28-2012, 01:01 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Spindles over springs, the ride will be better, especially for a 3" drop. You will need drop shocks, and you should consider a flip in back...most of us who do the shackle/hander drop (including me!), take it back out and put in a flip. If you do go 4" in back, keep your stock hangers just to be safe. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb i would go with spindles and a flip kit, that way WHEN you want to go a couple inches lower. it will be cheap and easy with cutting one coil and drop shackles or hangers __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

08-28-2012, 01:26 PM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb That truck will look cool lowered.I did a 4/6 belltech kit.3 in drop spindles and 1 in coil's.In back a flip kit and c notch get's you 6. Iv'e been very happy with the ride.It came with nitro shocks.I'm not sure if that's a belltech product or not.Good luck with it and post a pic or two when you drop it. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

08-28-2012, 01:34 PM	#5
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb I know its a different year model and all but I'm looking to do a 3/5 on my 77 but the only thing that's different is I'm actually going to be buying new shocks for the whole truck should i still use shackles for the front? __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

08-28-2012, 02:48 PM	#6
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Think I will get some 3" spindles! Im pretty set on a 3-4 drop for now. I dont want/need it real low. Do you have to remove the bed to install the hangers? I have access to a lift. Will any "drop shock" work? Or do they have to match ther parts you have? Sorry guys I have never lowered anything before!

08-29-2012, 10:12 AM	#8
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Thanks! I hope it turns out ok. If you do a 3, 5 drop won't the back be lower than the front? I dont like that look! I want level or slightly higher in the back... guess if it didnt look right could always cut a coil or buy drop coils. But I would rather do it right the first time. I would like to see a 3, 5 drop anyone got that on here? 77 sb: Google search toxic shocks you will find a vendor. Maybe ebay? __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat

09-19-2012, 11:10 AM	#9
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Went ahead & ordered 3" DJM spindles and 4" shackles and hangers. Questions: Can you use your stock shocks with this set up? Do you have to change anything else besides the spindles in the front like.....like brake lines? Just don't want any supprises... Please post some pics of 3/4 drops or if there is a thread on here about it. __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat

08-29-2012, 10:21 AM	#10
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Mine is lowered 5/7. If I sit a level on my bed rail it is perfectly level. These trucks sit 2" higher in the back. It is deceiving because the fender openings are not the same height front to back. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link

08-29-2012, 10:30 AM	#11
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Nice truck. I've always liked that paint scheme. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

09-19-2012, 11:44 AM	#12
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb How much of a drop can you do before one has to do a c-notch. I have thought about dropping mine but don't want to notch it. Just looking for it to get lowered with the best ride possible. Also there was a guy around here that put some sort of cadillac suspension under the front of his but not sure what components he used to make it happen. He said it made the ride alot nicer although it wasn't lowered.

09-28-2012, 07:26 PM	#13
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Lowered __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat

09-28-2012, 07:31 PM	#14
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb 3 & 4 Attached Images __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat

09-28-2012, 10:03 PM	#15
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Saaahh weeeet!

09-29-2012, 11:30 AM	#17
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09-29-2012, 10:33 PM	#19
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb [QUOTE=N2TRUX;5619235]That looks sooo much better. What kit did you end up with? It looks like it sets pretty level. If you want a bit of rake, consider cutting a half coil and see if you like it.[/QUOTE Thanks! DJM - 3" spindles & 4" Hangers & Shackles. It is level, I put a 4' level down the bed & its dead on. I might cut a 1/2 coil later but Im going to run it like this until I get it painted. __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat

10-09-2012, 03:56 PM	#20
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Well I went ahead & ordered some 2 inch drop coils from Brothers, that should rake it out! Hope my tires don't end up rubbing the fenders! Think 2" will be to much? __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat

10-14-2012, 10:20 PM	#21
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb 5 & 4 __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat

10-14-2012, 10:46 PM	#23
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Awesome dude! Looks killer!

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10-15-2012, 11:55 AM	#25
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: thinking about lowering my 84 swb Nah, I'm done with it suspension wise. I like em raked out! Attached Images __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat

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