lowering 1987 r10

[bigblockchevelleman]

been reading alot of posts but can't seem to find what answers I'm looking for. here goes I have a 1987 chevy r10 silverado    I want to lower and looking for best ride  wanting to know all the in and outs of installing airbags .  What all is needed ??  besides the airbags, compressor   what about upper and lower control arms ??  spindles ? I really want to stay with 15 inch wheels.  thanks so much  Steve

[zieg85]

How low?  Lowering spindles and a reverse flip kit in rear retains factory ride and front end geometry.  You can still use it as a truck except for heavier loads will hit the rubber stops in back.

[big bear]

theres a ton of variables man.  options are endless. time, budget, skills, are all factors.  i sent you a pm.

[bigblockchevelleman]

Thanks so much Big Bear    skill level I think I can cover  ( LOL ) maybe   The truck was my dads and just really wanting to fix the truck the way he would have like it . reason for the air bag I want to be able to slam the truck if wanted . no problem with the notching of the frame , cutting the bed etc.......... just checking and looking for what might come up . things you miss or don't see .    Thanks    Steve

[Captkaos]

Buy a complete kit from Ridetech, it will come with all you need to lower it if you are looking for a one stop shop.  The only outside think you would need is spindles for the front.  I recommend 2.5" or 3" spindles, keep in mind a lot of 3" ones require trimming the lower control arms.

[big bear]

no prob man...keep us posted on what you choose to do