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Old 10-11-2009, 09:47 AM   #1
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how much drop ?

Just wondering how mush of a drop just front air bags will give with stock spindles on a 1970 1/2 ton with a 79 front end assembly . thanks
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Old 10-11-2009, 10:09 AM   #2
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Re: how much drop ?

At recommended ride height (ride height psi), bags typically yield about 2" of drop vs. stock coils. Calculating 'typical' front bag height @ 7" @ ride height & 'typical' minimum bag heights of 3", you can get about 6" of total drop when air'd out.
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Re: how much drop ?

not sure this helps but heres mine with cupped LCA's on the stock spindle X memeber is about 1.5" off the ground sory the second one is a little fuzzy also keep in mind that my truck has a little air dam on the front to make it look lower
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Old 10-11-2009, 10:56 AM   #4
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Re: how much drop ?

thank alot guy for the info. Ive currently have 3 inch drop springs and with 28 inch tal tires the fender lip is 30 inches off the ground kinda high for my taste
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Old 10-11-2009, 11:20 AM   #5
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Re: how much drop ?

If it were me, I would buy spindles before bags.
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