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Bad Karma · 10-26-2004, 08:03 PM

I originally posted this in the Suburban forum, but there doesn't seem to be much traffic over there, so I'll try here.

I was looking at the rear axle and frame of my Sub (77 1/2-ton/454/TH400/12-bolt) and was wondering what method works best for dropping the rear end. The Sub frame has a body mount where I think a c-notch would want to go, but I'm just not sure. Basically, I guess I'm asking if there are methods that *don't* work on a Suburban rear end.

So how did you guys do it? Any problems or tips?

Thanks

ChevyCruizer · 10-26-2004, 08:19 PM

how bog of a notch do you want?

Bad Karma · 10-27-2004, 10:54 AM

Well, I'm not looking to set it on the ground, and I don't want airbags (at least not now), and I don't want to cut through the bed floor. I still use it to tow so I don't want to lose its towing capabilities, and I imagine I will need some helper-type airsprings for that.

Probably a 3/5 or a 4/6 at the most. How much up-travel does the rear end have when the axle is flipped on a 73-87 Suburban?

10-26-2004, 08:03 PM	#1
Bad Karma Magnificent bastard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 196	Lowering Suburban rear I originally posted this in the Suburban forum, but there doesn't seem to be much traffic over there, so I'll try here. I was looking at the rear axle and frame of my Sub (77 1/2-ton/454/TH400/12-bolt) and was wondering what method works best for dropping the rear end. The Sub frame has a body mount where I think a c-notch would want to go, but I'm just not sure. Basically, I guess I'm asking if there are methods that don't work on a Suburban rear end. So how did you guys do it? Any problems or tips? Thanks __________________ 1977 Big Block Burb

10-26-2004, 08:19 PM	#2
ChevyCruizer 17's too small Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 335	how bog of a notch do you want? __________________ 68 C10 SWB SS 5 lug power disc brake conversion 2.5 inch drop spindles van tilt column Air Ride Technologies Cool Ride air bag kits Performance Online tubular upper control arms and shock relocator kits ECE super track panhard bar 1 piece side windows

10-27-2004, 10:54 AM	#3
Bad Karma Magnificent bastard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 196	Well, I'm not looking to set it on the ground, and I don't want airbags (at least not now), and I don't want to cut through the bed floor. I still use it to tow so I don't want to lose its towing capabilities, and I imagine I will need some helper-type airsprings for that. Probably a 3/5 or a 4/6 at the most. How much up-travel does the rear end have when the axle is flipped on a 73-87 Suburban? __________________ 1977 Big Block Burb Last edited by Bad Karma; 10-27-2004 at 11:07 AM.

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