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87 chevy man · 05-30-2006, 08:15 PM

I own an 87 chevy that I am looking to drop, I am getting interior redone on the 19th and for now want to drop my truck, I want it low enough to cover the top of the tire or close to that look. Also any sites I could get the parts to drop my truck would also be great , thanks

hotrodhomi · 05-30-2006, 11:54 PM

bag it

87 chevy man · 05-31-2006, 04:09 AM

would love to but don't have the funds at this time, I have around 1500.00 about time I purchase everything and get someone to install it should run me around 3000.00 right?

hotrodhomi · 05-31-2006, 11:23 AM

It depends on how you do it. You could install it in phases. Bag it first with a tank and schrader valves and add the compressor and solenoid valves later.

boxrodz · 06-01-2006, 05:16 PM

With that wheel size, you probably need to go with at least a 4/6 drop. In front, you could go with DJM 3" drop spindles or Western Chassis 2 1/2" drop spindles. To get the extra drop in front, use a drop spring. Or, better yet, use some convoluted bags instead. For this, you can get the bags, plates, cups and accessories at Suicide Doors. If you go with schrader valves, you wouldn't need a compressor or tank right away. For about $500, you would have the front done with drop spindles and bags. While you at it, you could replace any worn front bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc for about another $100. (I have a couple of pdf's explaining the ball joint replacement and a few other tips.) In the rear, you could do a flip kit for less than $50. If you're up to it, you could do the job yourself and save some $$. (Maybe, use the extra money to round out the air components for the front.) BTW, you may or may not need to notch the rear. A 6" drop in the rear in reaching the max for minimum axle to frame clearance.

87 chevy man · 06-02-2006, 01:12 AM

where would be the best place to check for spindles and flip kit?

**N2TRUX** · 06-02-2006, 01:17 AM

www.summitracing.com

05-30-2006, 08:15 PM	#1
87 chevy man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Amarill, Tx Posts: 24	what would be a good drop with 275/40/20 tires I own an 87 chevy that I am looking to drop, I am getting interior redone on the 19th and for now want to drop my truck, I want it low enough to cover the top of the tire or close to that look. Also any sites I could get the parts to drop my truck would also be great , thanks

05-30-2006, 11:54 PM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: what would be a good drop with 275/40/20 tires bag it __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

05-31-2006, 04:09 AM	#3
87 chevy man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Amarill, Tx Posts: 24	Re: what would be a good drop with 275/40/20 tires would love to but don't have the funds at this time, I have around 1500.00 about time I purchase everything and get someone to install it should run me around 3000.00 right?

05-31-2006, 11:23 AM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: what would be a good drop with 275/40/20 tires It depends on how you do it. You could install it in phases. Bag it first with a tank and schrader valves and add the compressor and solenoid valves later. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-01-2006, 05:16 PM	#5
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: what would be a good drop with 275/40/20 tires With that wheel size, you probably need to go with at least a 4/6 drop. In front, you could go with DJM 3" drop spindles or Western Chassis 2 1/2" drop spindles. To get the extra drop in front, use a drop spring. Or, better yet, use some convoluted bags instead. For this, you can get the bags, plates, cups and accessories at Suicide Doors. If you go with schrader valves, you wouldn't need a compressor or tank right away. For about $500, you would have the front done with drop spindles and bags. While you at it, you could replace any worn front bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc for about another $100. (I have a couple of pdf's explaining the ball joint replacement and a few other tips.) In the rear, you could do a flip kit for less than $50. If you're up to it, you could do the job yourself and save some $$. (Maybe, use the extra money to round out the air components for the front.) BTW, you may or may not need to notch the rear. A 6" drop in the rear in reaching the max for minimum axle to frame clearance. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

06-02-2006, 01:12 AM	#6
87 chevy man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Amarill, Tx Posts: 24	Re: what would be a good drop with 275/40/20 tires where would be the best place to check for spindles and flip kit?

06-02-2006, 01:17 AM	#7
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