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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: MohterTrucker on September 18, 2009, 11:40:53 pm

Title: factory drop hangers?
Post by: MohterTrucker on September 18, 2009, 11:40:53 pm

Hello all, first post. Been lurking for a while but decided its time to add to the community (hopefully).
Anyway, I was looking at a later model (96ish) Suburban spring hangers and noticed that the springs mount higher (in relation to the frame) than the stock hangers by about 2". I wonder if anyone has successfully used these to lower their truck or if it is possible. If so, it would make for a nice cheap, factory lowering option.

Title: Re: factory drop hangers?
Post by: N2TRUX on September 19, 2009, 10:12:21 am

I haven't seen anyone use the Burb mounts. I have seen guys remove the truck mount, cut the top down, and bolt it on a few inches higher up. Either way will work but you still need to add a lowering shackle. If not your pinion angle will be off by a lot.