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Old 08-16-2007, 01:01 AM   #1
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Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake

I really want to drop the truck but mild. I like the rake look, mild rake, kind of like how it is from the factory, but it needs to be lower. In the lmc catalog, it looks like what I need to do to obtain the look I want is a 2'' front and rear drop via 2'' coils and 2'' shackles. Anyone have a pic of their truck with a similar drop? I really don't want to go any lower than this, I have p265 tires so I don't want them rubbing. Any other suggestions?
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Old 08-16-2007, 09:30 AM   #2
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Re: Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake

well if you go 2 inch spindle and springs it will sit much lower then 2 inches so it would have one very large rake.

Factoor spec it the rear sit 2 inches higher then rear. To keep factorry rack go 2 inch spindels and 2 inch drop shackels. you should have the same rack just down 2 inch all around. If im think correctly
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Old 08-16-2007, 09:52 AM   #3
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Re: Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake

AFAIK, drop spindles are only available in 2.5 and 3 inches. You'll be happier in the end with a spindle drop. You maintain your suspension geometry and travel, and you won't need drop shocks.

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Old 08-16-2007, 01:07 PM   #4
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Re: Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake

Yup, I want to keep that factory rake, not much more or less. I do want to keep a factory ride quality. I wonder if a 2.5'' spindle with 2'' shackles would cause too much rake compared to just 2'' coils and 2'' shackles?

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Old 08-18-2007, 02:57 AM   #5
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Re: Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252457

my 2/2 spindles and shackels

only problem i had were breke lines kinked so i went with breaded stainless steels lines 70 cdn
and with more then 3 1/2 bs a 15 inch rim will rub on the lca so some grinding is needed there and i had to roll the fender lips.

keep in mind when looking for a kit over on full size chevy people are saying belltech spindles push the wheel out 1/2 inch thats what i have on mine and i am haveing a hard time finding rims

stock tire size for me is 235/75/r15

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