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Old 07-03-2009, 01:28 AM   #1
asbill71
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Before and after pics of lowering my 78 K5

Here is the before pic with factory suspension


Here is after. I first installed 2 inch drop spindles, then I cut 1 1/4 coils off the front springs. I then removed 2 leaf springs from the rear and installed 2 inch drop shackles. I still have a 1/2 inch spacer (on top of axle perch below leaf springs?) to remove from the rear. But I am starting to like the lower stance. It has 8 inch ralleys with 235/60/15 on front and 275/60/15 on rear. I tried 3 inch drop springs up front but it went too low. I still need drop shocks, but it rides pretty smooth now. Will be dropping in big block soon.
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