smooth ride

[jameswoodlee]

Im debating between an airbag and just lowering a truck shackels and all. I dont want to sacrifice my ride though want it to still run smooth. which will give me that? Air ride or just lowering it? Please give me some ideas.

[oldwhity]

From what I researched, if you want soft you want air. You also will get a higher bill and depending how low you want to go, it may require a large c-notch. A static drop will be much cheaper and a little easier for the "do it your selfer" to install. If you go lower with a flip kit in the rear(roughly 6") the c-notch is not as dramatic and won't protrude through the bed. I think the latest issue of "Truckin" has an article explaining the differences. I haven't checked that out yet but I will.

[Captkaos]

How low do you want it?  If you like the ride now you can do a 3" spindle and a rear flip kit that will not effect the ride as you keep the same springs.

[82ChebySWB]

I just flipped my axle,3 inch spindles, and cut one coil from the front of my truck. The ride isn't bad at all....

I didn't notch the frame either...and it doesn't hit the axle. Here's why though----I removed the factory bump stops and brackets from the rear frame....and just bought a set of 3/4" poly bump stops. All I did was drill a hole in the rear frame and it's good to go.