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SSNova70 · 03-15-2013, 10:04 PM

Hey guys I have been working on my LWB stepside and I want to lower it. I planned on getting 3 inch lowered coils in the front and 2 inch lowering blocks in the back. Is there anything else that I would need to buy?
Thanks

Gianyveedub · 03-16-2013, 05:14 AM

That's all you need to lower it, but beware that the 3 inch springs will give a pretty harsh ride. post some pics once your done.

tincan1966 · 03-16-2013, 08:05 AM

Just a note - that combination will give you a pretty drastic rake, which is cool, if that's what you are after.

Most go 1" more in the rear to level out the truck.

And those 3" drop front coils will be very stiff- as noted above.

SSNova70 · 03-16-2013, 10:50 AM

Thanks for your comments guys, I was looking at the setup a little more and I think I have decided on 3 inch lowered coils all around and then the lowered gas shocks that go with the rear. Do you guys know of any issues with this setup?

txinliner · 03-31-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SSNova70

Hey guys I have been working on my LWB stepside and I want to lower it. I planned on getting 3 inch lowered coils in the front and 2 inch lowering blocks in the back. Is there anything else that I would need to buy?
Thanks

yea 3 inch coils should be fine a better choice albeit a more costly one would be coils and spindles

**Clyde65** · 03-31-2013, 04:31 PM

I would go spindles up front and 4" coils in the back. Stock Monroe shocks up front and drop shocks out back. You will get the best ride that way. Bags in the rear would be a better ride tho.
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da_bears_da1 · 03-31-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I would go spindles up front and 4" coils in the back. Stock Monroe shocks up front and drop shocks out back. You will get the best ride that way. Bags in the rear would be a better ride tho.
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Not wanting/trying to hijack the thread but I have 2.5 inch drops up front with new stock springs. Can I get level by going with the 4" drops in the back with drop shocks and relocators?
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SSNova70 · 03-31-2013, 08:58 PM

Thanks Guys, ive decided to go with 3 inch lowered coils up front with four inch lowered coils in the rear, it is all I can afford at this point but eventually im going to get drop spindles for the front.

Grizz1963 · 04-01-2013, 03:46 AM

What king of real world changes do these drops make to actual carrying capacity on these trucks?

I love the idea and look of a lowered truck but will use it for towing my teardrop trailer and sometimes lugging loads.
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Crabshack · 04-01-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

What king of real world changes do these drops make to actual carrying capacity on these trucks?

I love the idea and look of a lowered truck but will use it for towing my teardrop trailer and sometimes lugging loads.
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If you still want to be able to haul anything substantial I'd suggest bags in the rear.

03-15-2013, 10:04 PM	#1
SSNova70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 5	Static Drop Question Hey guys I have been working on my LWB stepside and I want to lower it. I planned on getting 3 inch lowered coils in the front and 2 inch lowering blocks in the back. Is there anything else that I would need to buy? Thanks

03-16-2013, 05:14 AM	#2
Gianyveedub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 178	Re: Static Drop Question That's all you need to lower it, but beware that the 3 inch springs will give a pretty harsh ride. post some pics once your done.

03-16-2013, 08:05 AM	#3
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Static Drop Question Just a note - that combination will give you a pretty drastic rake, which is cool, if that's what you are after. Most go 1" more in the rear to level out the truck. And those 3" drop front coils will be very stiff- as noted above.

03-16-2013, 10:50 AM	#4
SSNova70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 5	Re: Static Drop Question Thanks for your comments guys, I was looking at the setup a little more and I think I have decided on 3 inch lowered coils all around and then the lowered gas shocks that go with the rear. Do you guys know of any issues with this setup?

03-31-2013, 04:31 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Static Drop Question I would go spindles up front and 4" coils in the back. Stock Monroe shocks up front and drop shocks out back. You will get the best ride that way. Bags in the rear would be a better ride tho. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-31-2013, 08:58 PM	#8
SSNova70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 5	Re: Static Drop Question Thanks Guys, ive decided to go with 3 inch lowered coils up front with four inch lowered coils in the rear, it is all I can afford at this point but eventually im going to get drop spindles for the front.

04-01-2013, 03:46 AM	#9
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Static Drop Question What king of real world changes do these drops make to actual carrying capacity on these trucks? I love the idea and look of a lowered truck but will use it for towing my teardrop trailer and sometimes lugging loads. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.



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