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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: choptop on January 29, 2009, 08:38:04 pm

Title: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: choptop on January 29, 2009, 08:38:04 pm: I am wanting to lower the Boss (My Extended dually). I read where cubicdollars had a 4-4 drop and thats the height I want to go. That truck is awesome.This truck will be used to pull a gooseneck trailer to haul the other two extended cabs around to shows. What is the best way to acheive this? I was told earlier about putting 1/2 ton springs in the front and remove some springs from the rear, but it will be pulling a 40 ft goosenech, so I dont think that is a good idea. I want to lower it some, but it still is going to have to work like a 1 ton. Thanks for any advice.
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Title: Re: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: VileZambonie on January 30, 2009, 05:01:04 am: Have you considered bagging it?
Title: Re: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: choptop on January 30, 2009, 08:20:05 am: Quote from: VileZambonie on January 30, 2009, 05:01:04 am
Have you considered bagging it?
Not sure I want to go that far. I have seen a few trucks bagged that still pull a goose neck trailer and the hitch in them is tacky. I want to be able to remove the ball and hide it once at the show, plus I really dont want to c-notch the frame.I wouldnt mind bags as helper springs, but not sure as primary suspension. My choptop will be bagged and completely layed out, but not this one.
Title: Re: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 30, 2009, 11:26:51 am: What if you lowered it with springs or spring hangers and used bags for towing support?
Title: Re: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: Captkaos on January 30, 2009, 09:36:29 pm: For 1T's get belltech components. They used to have a 5/8 drop.
Title: Re: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: choptop on January 30, 2009, 11:05:47 pm: I dont want to c-notch it if I dont have too. I just want to make the tires fit the wheelwell better.
Title: Re: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: Blazin on January 30, 2009, 11:09:45 pm: Put bigger tires on it! Derhh!!! ::)
Title: Re: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: choptop on January 30, 2009, 11:12:31 pm: Now youre thinknig like my wife,Lol. :D
Title: Re: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 31, 2009, 10:00:13 am: Now see I think it would look cool with a set of 22.5 bud wheels like off of semi. Now that would be sweet. Actually the ones off of a Frieghtliner they kinda look like a directional pattern. Oh yeah I can picture it. Black with tinted windows. NICE.
Title: Re: I want to drop the Boss
Post by: Captkaos on January 31, 2009, 10:55:51 am: move the current leaf setup up, drop a few leafs off the rear, put a longer shackle on and us bags for loads.