72 Suburban lowering kit

[72WiscSub]

Hey everyone, new guy here.

I just purchased a 1972 Suburban and I plan on lowering it a bit, but not too much.

I have been looking at drop kits and my question is this - Early Classics has a 2/4 drop kit with no drop spindles, do you have to have the drop spindles to lower the truck, or can I just use the new springs and shocks that the kit includes? Not looking for a drastic drop, just want to lower the ride a bit.

If anyone has any recommendations on this and what size rims and tires might look good, I really would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks

[Tx Firefighter]

The Early Classic kit is fine. You can easily do a 2/4 drop without lowering spindles.

Just install the kit and have the alignment done and you're good to go.

You likely don't want my recomendations as to wheels and tires. I'm a dinosaur stuck in the 80s. All my trucks run either Cragar SS wheels or rally wheels with BF Goodrich tires. Size 15 inch of course.

[72WiscSub]

Great, thanks for the feedback.

You are not the only one stuck in the 80's. I love the Cragars and the Rallies. Also like th old style Smoothies!

Just might have to go with a 16" wheel on the Suburban.

[72WiscSub]

Have one more questions. Should I get the kit that includes the rear shock relocation brackets? Will this type of lowering effect the rear shock angles that much that I will need the deluxe kit?

Thanks

[Tx Firefighter]

I'd spring for the relocation brackets. It's a very nice kit and does noticeably improve the ride of the truck.

[72WiscSub]

Thanks! Relocation kit it is!