Spindle and flip kit
 

I did some searching around on the forum but did not find what I'm looking for; has anyone done 2.5 drop spindles and flip kit with no changes to front coils? Was it level or too low in the rear? Thanks

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I believe most 2WD trucks (stock) sit about 2" higher in the rear. My estimate, and I aint too bright, it'll sit down -2.5" in the front and you'll loose -6" in the back. So, that's what...the back end sitting 1.5" lower than the front?????? MMMMMMM?

Mike

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Ok. Thanks. Guess its time to cut a coil.

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:flagw:

That's just one opinion. Others will chime in.....

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2/4 drop will make it sit level also a 3/5 4/6 and 5/7 so yea the rear will sit lower with a flip kit an jus springs in the front....also don't cut your stock springs....buy some big block springs an cut those

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Cut your stock springs. You already own them free and clear. Maybe, if you have a complaint about the ride, consider buying the big block springs and cutting them. I'm betting you won't have any complaint about the ride that cut stockers give you though.

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Thanks for all of the replies. I'm going to flip the rear today and see how it looks. 2.5 cpp drop spinles up front, i think I forgot that part. Also rear tires are 275/60r15. 255/60r15 up front.

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I'm curious what the average height loss would be by snipping stock small block coil springs. I am finishing up my rear suspension swap and now have to get the front to match.

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What about shocks? at what point would lowering shocks need to be purchases?

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Typically one coil is 2"

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Anything beyond 2" of spring drop will prob need adjustments to the shock travel (different shocks or changing the mounting points for corrected length). This is a subjective issue. One guy might notice while another doesn't (or doesn't care).

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3" lower in front and 6" in rear makes for a goofy looking truck. Drop coils are cheap.
I have 3" spindles and 2" springs on my 78 with oem shocks, rides fine. My 79 lowered the same needed drop shocks. Guess it was the difference in spring manufacturers.