Need some advice on 1" drop coils..and Belltech spindles
My 83 has 2.5" western spindles with one full coil cut, its about a 4.5-5" drop over stock. I'm fairly happy with the ride quality, running 15x8 rallys with 225/70 tires.
I have a 87 GMC, I'm fixing to drop , I have 3" Belltech spindles ordered. I want the front to be no lower than about 4" ... Anybody have any suggestions on 1" drop coils that you have actually used used and gotten a true 1" drop out of? And will the Belltech give me a true 3" drop? I am tempted just to do the spindles, but am afraid it may be a little high in the front with a flip in the rear. I'm not against cutting the factory coils... but don't want to get more than 1" or so spring drop. |
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Here's one I did with a 3" spindle and a new set of big block springs with 1 round removed. It was about a 4" drop in the front and 5" in the rear with a flip kit.
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Here's a pic of the same setup on another truck I had with a 4/5 drop.
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I've never used a 1" drop spring but I have used 2-3" springs and don't care for the soft ride. I prefer my trucks a little stiffer with less "float". You get an increased spring rate when you cut factory springs.
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I ordered some big block moog springs! thanks
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Combine that with some KYB shocks and I think you'll be happy with the ride.
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This is how my sons truck looks .. Belltech 3 inch drop spindles and Belltech 1 inch drop coils . Rear axle flip kit .. Rides nice , very happy with it ..
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Glad to help. That's a great combo for a mild drop and good ride. Post some pics.
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Looks good sir. I would expect the front end to settle a 1/4-1/2" and that will be perfect. I'm really starting to dig a stepper, I may have to build one.
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ULTRAHD4ME, thanks for sharing your recipe. Beautiful trucks. RWJJR, your stepper looks good. Thanks for the feedback on the set up. I got belltech spindles to put on, but mine's a long bed so I'm not going to go as low. To my eye, the long beds need to keep a little elevation to keep the proportions right to the wheels. I like how yours came out.
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part # for the big block springs used?
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Hey, Just wondering what wheel and tire size on the first two trucks? They look good!
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