Ordered my drop kit... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

75Chevy90Kawi · 09-01-2006, 11:41 PM

after literally MONTHS of deliberating (and paying off my motorcycle

) i finally found the time, ca$h and balls to up and order a 2.5/4 western chassis drop kit from sporttruckdirect.com. i opted for the 2.5" drop spindles in front and 3-4" rear shackle/hanger kit, and figured "what the hell" so i also got the shock extenders for my not-too-necessary gain of 2" woth of suspension travel. 6" is better than 4", right? well, my paycheck for the month was just over 1k, and i got home and blasted away a little over $400 of it in about 10 minutes

oh well, **** college, right?

Anyways, i guess i'm just excited. found a friend who would let me borrow his floor jack, and my kit should get here around the end of next week. i'll post pictures of before and after too, no worries. now i've just gotta sell my wheels ( http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/201596875.html ) and i'll be done! no wait, that just gets me ready for my mirrors, paint, 5 speed and interior.... SH*T!!

AceX · 09-02-2006, 03:10 AM

I just started work a few hours ago on my truck. I'm using Belltech spindles and shackles along with new shocks. I'm also going to be respraying the entire underside of the truck once I'm done.

One thing you'll want is some large jack stands, a breaker bar, and some penetrating lubericant.

SCOTI · 09-02-2006, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

One thing you'll want is some large jack stands, a breaker bar, and some penetrating lubricant.

This only depends on who or where you buy your parts from

.

kevinr1970 · 09-02-2006, 07:10 PM

Just a guess but I think the reason your ad was flagged is that you are advertising PARTS in the CARS AND TRUCKS forum?

75Chevy90Kawi · 09-03-2006, 02:37 AM

i guess so. i got an email from craigslist that said "98% of flagged ads are breaking one or more craigslist rules. we have decided that your ad falls in that 2% and you are free to repost your ad any time". so i did.

cliffsta · 09-03-2006, 12:14 PM

Congrats, interested to see how it comes out. I'm debating on going ahead and ordering my drop spindles and shackles/hangers, or waiting until I've got a cab and I am starting bodywork.... I'm looking forward to pics

75Chevy90Kawi · 09-03-2006, 01:11 PM

dont worry, there will be no shortage. i think i'm going to sell my wheels and rubber if i can get 800 (i've had a couple offers at 7), buy my new wheels and caps (will be about 650) and then just ride on my stock wheels until i can get some rubber for the smoothies. oh yeah, i decided on these

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=208990

goin with the smooooothies

cliffsta · 09-03-2006, 03:34 PM

I thought long and hard about getting smoothies, but I fell in love with the American Racing Bajas.. I got the Eagle Wheels version instead b/c I like the Eagle centercaps better than the AR ones.

I love your truck man. Can't wait for dropped photos.

09-01-2006, 11:41 PM	#1
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	Ordered my drop kit... after literally MONTHS of deliberating (and paying off my motorcycle ) i finally found the time, ca$h and balls to up and order a 2.5/4 western chassis drop kit from sporttruckdirect.com. i opted for the 2.5" drop spindles in front and 3-4" rear shackle/hanger kit, and figured "what the hell" so i also got the shock extenders for my not-too-necessary gain of 2" woth of suspension travel. 6" is better than 4", right? well, my paycheck for the month was just over 1k, and i got home and blasted away a little over $400 of it in about 10 minutes oh well, **** college, right? Anyways, i guess i'm just excited. found a friend who would let me borrow his floor jack, and my kit should get here around the end of next week. i'll post pictures of before and after too, no worries. now i've just gotta sell my wheels ( http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/201596875.html ) and i'll be done! no wait, that just gets me ready for my mirrors, paint, 5 speed and interior.... SHT!! __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4 bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures

09-02-2006, 03:10 AM	#2
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Ordered my drop kit... I just started work a few hours ago on my truck. I'm using Belltech spindles and shackles along with new shocks. I'm also going to be respraying the entire underside of the truck once I'm done. One thing you'll want is some large jack stands, a breaker bar, and some penetrating lubericant.

09-02-2006, 07:10 PM	#4
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Ordered my drop kit... Just a guess but I think the reason your ad was flagged is that you are advertising PARTS in the CARS AND TRUCKS forum? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

09-03-2006, 02:37 AM	#5
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	Re: Ordered my drop kit... i guess so. i got an email from craigslist that said "98% of flagged ads are breaking one or more craigslist rules. we have decided that your ad falls in that 2% and you are free to repost your ad any time". so i did. __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures Last edited by 75Chevy90Kawi; 09-03-2006 at 02:37 AM.

09-03-2006, 12:14 PM	#6
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Ordered my drop kit... Congrats, interested to see how it comes out. I'm debating on going ahead and ordering my drop spindles and shackles/hangers, or waiting until I've got a cab and I am starting bodywork.... I'm looking forward to pics __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-03-2006, 01:11 PM	#7
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	Re: Ordered my drop kit... dont worry, there will be no shortage. i think i'm going to sell my wheels and rubber if i can get 800 (i've had a couple offers at 7), buy my new wheels and caps (will be about 650) and then just ride on my stock wheels until i can get some rubber for the smoothies. oh yeah, i decided on these http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=208990 goin with the smooooothies __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures Last edited by 75Chevy90Kawi; 09-03-2006 at 01:12 PM. Reason: wrong link posted!

09-03-2006, 03:34 PM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Ordered my drop kit... I thought long and hard about getting smoothies, but I fell in love with the American Racing Bajas.. I got the Eagle Wheels version instead b/c I like the Eagle centercaps better than the AR ones. I love your truck man. Can't wait for dropped photos. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

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