Thinking about lowering my 77 (77ChevySharkBite)

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by greatdane

BUT after looking around a 5" flip sounds easy enough? Maybe go 4-5?

On my 77 I'm soon going to be doing a 3/5 drop and I'm going to do a flip. And trying to find more info for what I can on the front.

[baclay9]

I would just do a 3" drop spindle in the front and a flip kit in the back. Flip kit is fast and gets the job done nicely. I ordered Toxic drop shocks for mine but you can get shock mount extensions for the back and use stock shocks if you want to. Might be worth it to go ahead and get new ones if your not sure the last time they were changed. I would suggest staying away from Nitro drop shocks. I have read some horrid reviews of their ride but I have never personally had a set... Truck is gonna look nice man!

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by baclay9

I would just do a 3" drop spindle in the front and a flip kit in the back. Flip kit is fast and gets the job done nicely. I ordered Toxic drop shocks for mine but you can get shock mount extensions for the back and use stock shocks if you want to. Might be worth it to go ahead and get new ones if your not sure the last time they were changed. I would suggest staying away from Nitro drop shocks. I have read some horrid reviews of their ride but I have never personally had a set... Truck is gonna look nice man!

Where can I buy the Toxic Shocks from? And yeah I'm going to replace the shocks that way I can assure myself that I have a good set of shocks.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by greatdane

If you do a 3, 5 drop won't the back be lower than the front? I dont like that look! I want level or slightly higher in the back... guess if it didnt look right could always cut a coil or buy drop coils. But I would rather do it right the first time. I would like to see a 3, 5 drop anyone got that on here?

77 sb: Google search toxic shocks you will find a vendor. Maybe ebay?

Appreciate the help, and well it depends I think on the shocks and everything you use, i've seen a 3/5 drop and the back isn't too much lower, I mean yes it lower but i've never seen a crazy difference where you can tell.

[N2TRUX]

77ChevySharkBite I moved your posts from the other thread so it would get a better response.

I suggest you go with 3" drop spindles, and a flip kit in the rear. You can get shorter (drop) shocks, but I prefer stock length shocks with shock extenders. This gives you a full length shock for more complete dampening effect and longer travel.

[INSIDIOUS '86]

What kind of wheels you running?
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[killthewabbit]

I've read that 3" drop spindles require grinding on your control arm on some 15" wheels.

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Alright we'll I would recommend 2.5 drop spindles an a half coil off the front
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[greatdane]

I just did a 3/4 drop using 3" spindles and hangers and shackles.... I think it turned out pretty good. Rides better than it did stock and I used my stock shocks.

[Pro/StreetPete]

Originally Posted by greatdane

I just did a 3/4 drop using 3" spindles and hangers and shackles.... I think it turned out pretty good. Rides better than it did stock and I used my stock shocks.

Nice looking truck !!!