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Old 10-23-2002, 04:27 PM   #1
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Question Lowering suspension????

Wuz up chevy fans, I have a 71 fleedside longbed that I am bringing to life. I plan to lower it with coil springs 3" in the front, 4" in the back w/panhard and shock relocators. I was just wondering if there would be a clearance problem with the truck? Should I also add 2 1/2" lowering spindles or will this also cause a problemo. Also would there be a clearance problem, and or would it look good, if I added 17" rims in the front, and 18" rims in the back, or should I go 17" all around? Thanks!
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Old 10-23-2002, 06:48 PM   #2
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Old 10-23-2002, 06:53 PM   #3
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lowering the truck 3" 4" wont cause any clearence problems unless you take it off roading.. the only clearence problem you will even get close to is low hangin headers ..heres my truck with a 3"4" drop..it looks a lot higher in the pics but neways. its got lowered springs in front and heated coils in rear and yes it rides ruff..good luck man

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Old 10-23-2002, 07:18 PM   #4
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Hello,

If you are planning on maintaining the ride quality, you should invest in drop spindles so that you can keep more spring in the front. Would be good to get some new shorter shocks as wel.

In the rear, sounds like you got it covered with shock relocators and panhard fix. You could go with shorter shocks instead of relocators, but that is only personal preference.

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