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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: JAG66 on August 13, 2004, 11:05:00 am

Title: 3" Rear drop on 87 SWB?
Post by: JAG66 on August 13, 2004, 11:05:00 am

I need ideas and opinions. I want to lower the rear of my 85 and 87 stock SWB trucks 3". I want to maintain a nice ride. I know shackles/hangers are the easiest and preferred method, but I don't want to cut out the bed support to allow for the longer shackles, since the trucks are stock original.
Removing the 2nd spring from the top lowers it 1.5" and the ride is fine. Is there anything else I could do to get an additional 1.5" drop?
If I relocated my leaf spring pack under my axle, how much drop would that get and what modifications and ride issues would I have?
Anyone used 3" drop leafs for the rear? Any ideas, comments, opinions are appreciated. Thanks, Jeff

Title: Re: 3" Rear drop on 87 SWB?
Post by: roundedline on August 13, 2004, 08:16:00 pm

If you don't want to cut or modify the truck, you only option is to buy dropped springs.  They typically run around $300-400 and they reduce the payload of the truck.

With a flip kit, you are looking at a minimum of 5" drop.

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Title: Re: 3" Rear drop on 87 SWB?
Post by: N2TRUX on August 24, 2004, 09:05:00 pm

Don't be skeert, cut the bed. It won't hurt a bit....  

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