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mr mike · 10-03-2004, 11:22 AM

. I just got a 1987 suburban 1500 4x4 rebuilt motor and trans with 60k on them got it for a $1,000.00 not bad. well I would like to lower it so this is what I need help with can I lower a 4x4 and if I can how far I would like to do a 4 to 5 drop in the front so thanks for the help (I posted this in the 73-87 bord but then I saw the 73-91 suburbans spot so some help thanks

can I pull off the frount drive shaft or put blocks under it I do not know thanks

desertchevy · 10-03-2004, 12:05 PM

Sell it and buy a 2wd. You will have to flip the axles under the springs and you're probably looking at at least a 6" drop I would think.

mr mike · 10-03-2004, 12:42 PM

how will that work the axal look's like it was made to sit on top.but 6'" is ok with me

somery · 10-03-2004, 05:01 PM

you should raise it instead since you got a 4x4...i'll trade you my 2wd! you need big wheels for your burb...

Prerunner1982 · 10-06-2004, 12:11 PM

you can only lower the front so far as the diff will come in contact with your oil pan, the rear can be lowered like any other truck. they do make flip kits to put the axle over the springs... but the front can only be lowered a few inches... not 6... you would have sever clearance and steering issues...

10-03-2004, 11:22 AM	#1
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	lower a 4x4 1987 suburban . I just got a 1987 suburban 1500 4x4 rebuilt motor and trans with 60k on them got it for a $1,000.00 not bad. well I would like to lower it so this is what I need help with can I lower a 4x4 and if I can how far I would like to do a 4 to 5 drop in the front so thanks for the help (I posted this in the 73-87 bord but then I saw the 73-91 suburbans spot so some help thanks can I pull off the frount drive shaft or put blocks under it I do not know thanks

10-03-2004, 12:05 PM	#2
desertchevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 222	Sell it and buy a 2wd. You will have to flip the axles under the springs and you're probably looking at at least a 6" drop I would think. __________________ 2006 Dodge Quad Cab 4X4 2001 Chevy Impala 2006 Corvette 2009 Fusion 1964 Toyota Landcruiser FJ45 Wagon

10-06-2004, 12:11 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	you can only lower the front so far as the diff will come in contact with your oil pan, the rear can be lowered like any other truck. they do make flip kits to put the axle over the springs... but the front can only be lowered a few inches... not 6... you would have sever clearance and steering issues... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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10-03-2004, 12:42 PM	#3
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	how will that work the axal look's like it was made to sit on top.but 6'" is ok with me

10-03-2004, 05:01 PM	#4
somery Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: texas Posts: 46	you should raise it instead since you got a 4x4...i'll trade you my 2wd! you need big wheels for your burb...



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