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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: JoshsC10 on January 13, 2015, 11:26:47 am

Title: Lowering question
Post by: JoshsC10 on January 13, 2015, 11:26:47 am

I just installed belltech 4/6 kit , with 3" lowering spindles and 1" lowering springs but I really want it to come down maybe 2 more inches in front should I just cut a spring to bring it down a little more?? Or any other suggestions?? Thanks

Title: Re: Lowering question
Post by: Captkaos on January 13, 2015, 09:36:34 pm

Have you driven it yet?  A 4/6 kit should put the truck about level.

Title: Re: Lowering question
Post by: FlatBlack77 on January 13, 2015, 10:32:34 pm

get 3 inch springs if you really want to be lower

Title: Re: Lowering question
Post by: JoshsC10 on January 15, 2015, 08:48:23 pm

How many leafs should be on an 83 c10?

Title: Re: Lowering question
Post by: Captkaos on January 15, 2015, 09:48:55 pm

3 for STD, 5 for HD

Title: Re: Lowering question
Post by: JoshsC10 on January 16, 2015, 09:09:50 am

3+the overload?

Title: Re: Lowering question
Post by: Captkaos on January 19, 2015, 10:50:52 am

Correct.

Title: Re: Lowering question
Post by: 1979cheyenne on January 26, 2015, 11:26:13 pm

i cut 2 coils and am going to have to modify stock bump/steering stops. After test driving me and my friend were sitting next to my truck and the front dropped a good 1.5-2" and sounded like the coils broke but they are fine (scared the heck out of us). I recommend driving on one cut coil maybe a only half for a day or two if you do cut it. It's easier to remove them and cut more than ordering a new pair because you cut too much. (My opinion)

Title: Re: Lowering question
Post by: Captkaos on January 27, 2015, 01:12:47 pm

When it dropped it settled which is why I recommend driving it first.  I also recommend cutting only a 1/2 coil first and then drive it and remove and cut a 1/4 off drive it etc until you get it like you want.  Don't cut more than 2 coils you will hate the ride and alignment will be a major pain.  I really recommend not cutting over 1.5 coils, but...

Title: Re: Lowering question
Post by: JoshsC10 on January 27, 2015, 03:18:15 pm

Thanks I don't think I'm going to mess with cutting them. I'm Sure my leaf springs are crap, I'm going to order a new set, I think it will raise the rear a little maybe leveling it out better if it doesn't then I might just get 2-3" lowering springs for the front.