84 silverado 3/5 drop problems - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

p.m.coupe · 02-28-2007, 11:32 PM

I did a 3/5 drop with spindles and flip kit from djm. The problem is the rear is tucking the tires and the front sits about 1.5-2 inches above the tires. The 3/5 drops I have seen do not look like this. If you can give any advice I appreciate it.
Thanks, Ronnie

**AspecialZ** · 02-28-2007, 11:43 PM

what about the springs??

BowTieOgre · 03-01-2007, 12:41 AM

Are you using the stock springs and shocks? Im just guessing that may have something to do with it. They might just be tired and in need of replacing.

p.m.coupe · 03-01-2007, 01:03 PM

I have replaced the stock front shocks with the DJM shocks. I did not put the rear on yet. I was thinking the shock is just a damper for the oscillation of the spring, it was not designed to carry the load of the truck. Do you think this may be the problem?
Im running stock springs in the front with the 3" drop spindles. The front did not drop 3", it only dropped a little over 2", while the back dropped a FULL 5" if not slightly more.

boatpuller · 03-01-2007, 01:08 PM

if you can post a pic it will help.also you might try posting in suspension section.alot guys know their stuff over there. it could be your stock springs.if you can swap in some new spring's.you notice the ride will be better than those 25 yr old things.

bigblock73 · 03-01-2007, 01:14 PM

Don't go by the measurement from the top of the tire to the wheel well...the wheel wells on these trucks are at different heights.

Does the truck itself sit/look level??

p.m.coupe · 03-01-2007, 01:59 PM

I took measurements before and after from the ground to the bottom of the wheel well. I dont have the exact numbers with me now, but the drop in the front was not 3". The rear of the truck sits noticeably lower than the front. A 3/5 drop should allow the truck to sit level. I will get a pic later today.

85_SWB · 03-01-2007, 02:04 PM

heres mine after my 3/5
i think its like what your talking about

p.m.coupe · 03-01-2007, 02:17 PM

Yes, yours turned out the same as mine. Did you take measurements before and after?

85_SWB · 03-03-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p.m.coupe

Yes, yours turned out the same as mine. Did you take measurements before and after?

nope

02-28-2007, 11:32 PM	#1
p.m.coupe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central NC Posts: 11	84 silverado 3/5 drop problems I did a 3/5 drop with spindles and flip kit from djm. The problem is the rear is tucking the tires and the front sits about 1.5-2 inches above the tires. The 3/5 drops I have seen do not look like this. If you can give any advice I appreciate it. Thanks, Ronnie

02-28-2007, 11:43 PM	#2
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	Re: 84 silverado 3/5 drop problems what about the springs?? __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

03-01-2007, 12:41 AM	#3
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: 84 silverado 3/5 drop problems Are you using the stock springs and shocks? Im just guessing that may have something to do with it. They might just be tired and in need of replacing. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

03-01-2007, 01:03 PM	#4
p.m.coupe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central NC Posts: 11	Re: 84 silverado 3/5 drop problems I have replaced the stock front shocks with the DJM shocks. I did not put the rear on yet. I was thinking the shock is just a damper for the oscillation of the spring, it was not designed to carry the load of the truck. Do you think this may be the problem? Im running stock springs in the front with the 3" drop spindles. The front did not drop 3", it only dropped a little over 2", while the back dropped a FULL 5" if not slightly more.

03-01-2007, 01:08 PM	#5
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: 84 silverado 3/5 drop problems if you can post a pic it will help.also you might try posting in suspension section.alot guys know their stuff over there. it could be your stock springs.if you can swap in some new spring's.you notice the ride will be better than those 25 yr old things. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 03-01-2007 at 01:11 PM.

03-01-2007, 01:14 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 84 silverado 3/5 drop problems Don't go by the measurement from the top of the tire to the wheel well...the wheel wells on these trucks are at different heights. Does the truck itself sit/look level?? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-01-2007, 01:59 PM	#7
p.m.coupe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central NC Posts: 11	Re: 84 silverado 3/5 drop problems I took measurements before and after from the ground to the bottom of the wheel well. I dont have the exact numbers with me now, but the drop in the front was not 3". The rear of the truck sits noticeably lower than the front. A 3/5 drop should allow the truck to sit level. I will get a pic later today.

03-01-2007, 02:04 PM	#8
85_SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	Re: 84 silverado 3/5 drop problems heres mine after my 3/5 i think its like what your talking about __________________ 1985 C10 SWB- Project

03-01-2007, 02:17 PM	#9
p.m.coupe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central NC Posts: 11	Re: 84 silverado 3/5 drop problems Yes, yours turned out the same as mine. Did you take measurements before and after?



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