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chevymotocross · 08-16-2007, 01:01 AM

I really want to drop the truck but mild. I like the rake look, mild rake, kind of like how it is from the factory, but it needs to be lower. In the lmc catalog, it looks like what I need to do to obtain the look I want is a 2'' front and rear drop via 2'' coils and 2'' shackles. Anyone have a pic of their truck with a similar drop? I really don't want to go any lower than this, I have p265 tires so I don't want them rubbing. Any other suggestions?

Srubydo1986 · 08-16-2007, 09:30 AM

well if you go 2 inch spindle and springs it will sit much lower then 2 inches so it would have one very large rake.

Factoor spec it the rear sit 2 inches higher then rear. To keep factorry rack go 2 inch spindels and 2 inch drop shackels. you should have the same rack just down 2 inch all around. If im think correctly

Slonaker · 08-16-2007, 09:52 AM

AFAIK, drop spindles are only available in 2.5 and 3 inches. You'll be happier in the end with a spindle drop. You maintain your suspension geometry and travel, and you won't need drop shocks.

Slonaker

chevymotocross · 08-16-2007, 01:07 PM

Yup, I want to keep that factory rake, not much more or less. I do want to keep a factory ride quality. I wonder if a 2.5'' spindle with 2'' shackles would cause too much rake compared to just 2'' coils and 2'' shackles?

wannabelow · 08-18-2007, 02:57 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252457

my 2/2 spindles and shackels

only problem i had were breke lines kinked so i went with breaded stainless steels lines 70 cdn
and with more then 3 1/2 bs a 15 inch rim will rub on the lca so some grinding is needed there and i had to roll the fender lips.

keep in mind when looking for a kit over on full size chevy people are saying belltech spindles push the wheel out 1/2 inch thats what i have on mine and i am haveing a hard time finding rims

stock tire size for me is 235/75/r15

08-16-2007, 01:01 AM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake I really want to drop the truck but mild. I like the rake look, mild rake, kind of like how it is from the factory, but it needs to be lower. In the lmc catalog, it looks like what I need to do to obtain the look I want is a 2'' front and rear drop via 2'' coils and 2'' shackles. Anyone have a pic of their truck with a similar drop? I really don't want to go any lower than this, I have p265 tires so I don't want them rubbing. Any other suggestions?

08-16-2007, 09:30 AM	#2
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake well if you go 2 inch spindle and springs it will sit much lower then 2 inches so it would have one very large rake. Factoor spec it the rear sit 2 inches higher then rear. To keep factorry rack go 2 inch spindels and 2 inch drop shackels. you should have the same rack just down 2 inch all around. If im think correctly __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

08-16-2007, 09:52 AM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake AFAIK, drop spindles are only available in 2.5 and 3 inches. You'll be happier in the end with a spindle drop. You maintain your suspension geometry and travel, and you won't need drop shocks. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

08-16-2007, 01:07 PM	#4
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake Yup, I want to keep that factory rake, not much more or less. I do want to keep a factory ride quality. I wonder if a 2.5'' spindle with 2'' shackles would cause too much rake compared to just 2'' coils and 2'' shackles? Last edited by chevymotocross; 08-16-2007 at 01:08 PM.

08-18-2007, 02:57 AM	#5
wannabelow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: calgary Posts: 224	Re: Want to do a mild drop and maintain factory rake http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252457 my 2/2 spindles and shackels only problem i had were breke lines kinked so i went with breaded stainless steels lines 70 cdn and with more then 3 1/2 bs a 15 inch rim will rub on the lca so some grinding is needed there and i had to roll the fender lips. keep in mind when looking for a kit over on full size chevy people are saying belltech spindles push the wheel out 1/2 inch thats what i have on mine and i am haveing a hard time finding rims stock tire size for me is 235/75/r15 Last edited by wannabelow; 08-18-2007 at 02:57 AM.



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