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GarageGhoul · 08-08-2004, 09:29 PM

I currently have a 2/4 inch drop kit, but I have only installed the back springs and want it lowwer. I want to go as low as possible without clearence problems. would 3 inch blocks work? what are the draw backs? another question are flip kits only for leafs? any and all info/advice please.
(keep in mind, low budget)

ed455 · 08-08-2004, 09:41 PM

Wait until you drop the front. I thought the same thing until I dropped the front then the back looked just right *for me*.

flatblackclassic · 08-09-2004, 01:14 AM

What kind of vehicle is this? I'm assuming you have leave springs since you are asking about blocks. I honestly wouldn't go with a lowering block as they have a tendency to cause axle wrap with can cause LOTS of problems down the road. A Shackle or Hanger would be your best bet to get the truck closer to the ground.

GarageGhoul · 08-09-2004, 01:30 AM

sorry forgot to say its a 63 c-10(coils).

flatblackclassic · 08-09-2004, 01:34 AM

YOu could actually do some BAGS fairly cheap. It will give you a much better ride. Simply replace the coil spring with a bag. You will need a new panhard bar for about 150 bux. There's really no need for a compressor unless you want to adjust the ride height all the time. You can do that setup for under 500 bux if you shop right.

GarageGhoul · 08-09-2004, 01:41 AM

can I do it for the front also or will I run into problems. I know the back is easy but I dont know much about doing the front with bags

Tx Firefighter · 08-09-2004, 10:57 AM

Put a block in the rear. Being a coil truck, there is no issue with spring wrap, just watch the scrub line.

08-08-2004, 09:29 PM	#1
GarageGhoul Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 12	Low and low budget I currently have a 2/4 inch drop kit, but I have only installed the back springs and want it lowwer. I want to go as low as possible without clearence problems. would 3 inch blocks work? what are the draw backs? another question are flip kits only for leafs? any and all info/advice please. (keep in mind, low budget)

08-09-2004, 01:30 AM	#4
GarageGhoul Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 12	sorry forgot to say its a 63 c-10(coils). __________________ 63 c-10 shortbed fleetside

08-09-2004, 01:41 AM	#6
GarageGhoul Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 12	can I do it for the front also or will I run into problems. I know the back is easy but I dont know much about doing the front with bags __________________ 63 c-10 shortbed fleetside

08-09-2004, 10:57 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Put a block in the rear. Being a coil truck, there is no issue with spring wrap, just watch the scrub line. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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08-08-2004, 09:41 PM	#2
ed455 Captain Ed Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 1,241	Wait until you drop the front. I thought the same thing until I dropped the front then the back looked just right for me.

08-09-2004, 01:14 AM	#3
flatblackclassic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 210	What kind of vehicle is this? I'm assuming you have leave springs since you are asking about blocks. I honestly wouldn't go with a lowering block as they have a tendency to cause axle wrap with can cause LOTS of problems down the road. A Shackle or Hanger would be your best bet to get the truck closer to the ground.

08-09-2004, 01:34 AM	#5
flatblackclassic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 210	YOu could actually do some BAGS fairly cheap. It will give you a much better ride. Simply replace the coil spring with a bag. You will need a new panhard bar for about 150 bux. There's really no need for a compressor unless you want to adjust the ride height all the time. You can do that setup for under 500 bux if you shop right.



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