Truck vs Suburban lowering springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jweb** · 07-12-2021, 05:48 PM

I am about to get back to my 64 Suburban project and I have decided to remove the air bags and go with a static suspension.

What springs are recommended for the Suburban? It seems like the 4" drop rear truck springs would make the suburban sit lower and possibly not ride as well.

Any advice for a 3/5 or 4/6 drop? I already have 2" drop spindles on the front.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-12-2021, 06:08 PM

I don't think a 4" rear drop would make it ride worse. I have 4" springs + 2" spacers but I made sure I had everything else clear and good shocks.

**jweb** · 07-12-2021, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I don't think a 4" rear drop would make it ride worse. I have 4" springs + 2" spacers but I made sure I had everything else clear and good shocks.

Just wondering how much difference the extra weight of the Suburban would make.

I may just put in 4" rear springs and see if I need to add any spacers once it's all together.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-12-2021, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jweb

Just wondering how much difference the extra weight of the Suburban would make.
I may just put in 4" rear springs and see if I need to add any spacers once it's all together.

Good call.

07-12-2021, 05:48 PM	#1
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,208	Truck vs Suburban lowering springs I am about to get back to my 64 Suburban project and I have decided to remove the air bags and go with a static suspension. What springs are recommended for the Suburban? It seems like the 4" drop rear truck springs would make the suburban sit lower and possibly not ride as well. Any advice for a 3/5 or 4/6 drop? I already have 2" drop spindles on the front. __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

07-12-2021, 06:08 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Truck vs Suburban lowering springs I don't think a 4" rear drop would make it ride worse. I have 4" springs + 2" spacers but I made sure I had everything else clear and good shocks. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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