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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: launchpad on April 12, 2013, 12:28:44 pm

Title: lowering options
Post by: launchpad on April 12, 2013, 12:28:44 pm

Any ideas on the most affordable way to get a 2 1/2 and 4 in the rear drop on an 82, 6.2, 1/2, 2-wheel drive Chevy?   Thanks

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: Canadian 4X4 on April 12, 2013, 12:35:31 pm

cheapest way is cut one loop off the front springs and buy a shackle and hanger kit for the rear. or go 3/5 buy or make a flip kit for the rear and buy a 3" drop spindle. if you ever plan to go lower in the future go with the flip kit and spindle.

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: launchpad on April 12, 2013, 01:15:27 pm

You would need to replace the shocks as well then?

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: Canadian 4X4 on April 13, 2013, 01:07:38 pm

if you go with spindles you dont have to change the front. in the back you will need shorter shocks no matter what

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: 79brent on May 10, 2013, 11:08:58 am

They make 2", 2 1/2" and 3" drop spindles. As canadian said, the best way to do the back would be the shackle and hanger kit. Doesn't cost much at all except the spindles. Lots of companies make the kits that come with the spindles, shackles and hangers. This will also be the best way to go because you dont sacrifice ride quality or load capability.

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: 79brent on May 10, 2013, 11:10:29 am

Keep in mind also, the 3" drop spindles will require some fab with a 15" or 16" wheel. I believe you have to trim a little bit off the a-arms or the wheels will rub.

Title: lowering options
Post by: Tx Firefighter on May 11, 2013, 10:12:01 am

It depends on the wheels as to whether you'll need to trim the arms with a 3 inch spindle. I run stock wheels (hubcap style skinny wheels) with 3 inch DJM spindles and they clear by a mile. Rally wheels will need trimming though.

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: 79brent on May 11, 2013, 10:53:46 am

Are you talking about the 15x6 steel wheels?

Title: lowering options
Post by: Tx Firefighter on May 11, 2013, 05:12:42 pm

Yep. The stock skinny steel hubcap wheels. Don't judge the truck too harsh. It's a 100 percent new underneath with the best parts I could buy. I'm a geek for top quality suspension, brakes, and drivetrain parts and am completely allergic to Chinese cheap parts. I just haven't spent a minute or a dollar on appearance yet.

(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk33/Adventure-rider/78%20half%20ton%20project/b1a6c090a6806ba8a96cd6ac8c3ae001.jpg)

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Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 11, 2013, 07:51:17 pm

you always need a good base to start on

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: 79brent on May 11, 2013, 08:59:24 pm

Some nice looking wheels  8). Im starting to be allergic to chinese parts to lol

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: Captkaos on May 20, 2013, 12:56:49 pm

If you get shock extender brackets for the rear you don't need different shocks.

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: greasemonkey54 on May 21, 2013, 06:25:44 pm

Hey 79brent, who makes 2 inch spindles, I always find 2.5 or 3 only.

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: 79brent on May 22, 2013, 04:10:19 pm

P/N-CP30106-4 Classic Performance. Type in that number on www.summitracing.com.

Title: Re: lowering options
Post by: greasemonkey54 on May 23, 2013, 11:19:54 am

it says they only work with the 1.25 inch rotors. Thanks tho