Western Chasis Econmy Kit
88-98 Chevy / GMC C1500 Lowering Kit - 3" Front / 5" Rear, Economy
I saw this on a Black Friday add for $323. Has anyone used it? Any Feedback? Thanks |
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I have never used that one. Normally when I lower front, I prefer the drop spindles to keep full spring/shock travel. Hopefully some others will chime in.
With shackles on there that will be a big drop (7ish inches) with the flip kit. |
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I’m going to put stock shckles on. I can’t go 7 inches. This kit doesn’t come with a c notch kit. Will it be necessary for 5 inches? It’s not a daily driver. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device |
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the front 3" coil is going to be stiff..the rear is a flip kit and 5" is about the max for no notch ( i wouldnt).
western has been around for years (iirc), but they are budget for a reason. you should add a notch, SHOCKS of course. |
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I spoke with a Rep from Western. I will notch it. I need to find the stock length shackles and install them. I don't understand why they are saying 5 inches and all other flip kits say 6 inches? I think I will just piece together my own "kit" and get spindles and not springs. So with spindles I can use stock springs? I plan on changing all 4 shocks too. I put a 454 in this truck, so I need to get decent u bolts and hardware.
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6" in rear needs a notch no questions asked. I don't know what the actual drop is but my western chassis flip kit claims 6" and there is no way to run without the notch unless you like to bottem out, a lot.
3" springs in front is normal as you can't get 3" spindles like 73-87's. I use spindles and springs for 5" total. The springs ride as good if not better then stock so not sure what stormin is talking about, I have 12yrs and about 120,000miles on my setup now. Yes, you can use oem springs with lowering spindles, that's kinda the point of spindles. |
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generally a coil of that drop has an increased spring rate....hence the stiffer ride.
i havent had coils that low for over 10 yrs now....been on air, or in lifted 4x4's. i prefer as much drop as possible from static parts...thats all. |
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I pulled the trigger and bought the Belltech 6605 rear flip kit today. So I’ll be C notching the rear. I also bought stock shackles since I have 2 inch drop shackles already installed. So I’ll drop 6 inches in the rear.
So what about welding the C notch in? Opinions? I weld quite a bit and have a welder in my garage. Posted via Mobile Device |
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i welded mine....just make sure the frame is adequately supported. the rear section will drop or the mid section will buckle some.
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So with 15 inch steel Rallys, I didn’t think I could go with spindles?
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You can go with spindles, but you’ll have to remove a portion of the lip on the front of the lower control arm. I had 15” wheels at one time and used belltech spindles. I can take a picture tomorrow to show you what I’m talking about.
This is what it looks like now with 17”. This is a 4/8 drop. All belltech components, except the notch. I have an under bed notch which is deeper than a c notch but not tall enough where you have to cut the bed. Basically the biggest notch you can get without cutting the bed floor. |
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You can see in this picture how I cut a portion of the lip off. You’ll know how much to cut by turning the wheel all the way each way and seeing where the rim hits the arm.
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Heck even my 17"s with belltech 2" spindles required notching the lip.
My 78 with 3" spindles and 15" rims did not need notching. |
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I went with the 3 inch lowering coils. Thanks for all the input. I’m in the middle of the install this week (c notch) the front drop will have to wait a few weeks, I’m doing body and interior work after the notch.
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I got the flip kit installed. I ran out of time this week on notching it. It’s a Winter project so I’m in no hurry. Will 3/6 be level? Or do I need to try to sqeeze another inch out of the front? Any tricks?
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3/6 will have the rear an inch lower then the front.
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