How about a show us you truck dropped thread? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ayres311 · 03-29-2011, 11:04 PM

Can you guy post some pics of some lowered trucks and mention how much its dropped and which brands/parts you went with? This should be awesome! thanks
-Ayres

*Stitch* · 03-29-2011, 11:33 PM

I guess I'm first...

here's my little truck...it's got DJM 3" spindles in the front with cut factory coils...it also has a DJM flip kit out back and 1 leaf removed out the of the leaf pack...

ayres311 · 03-29-2011, 11:36 PM

nice truck man! how many coils did you cut off if you dont mind me asking?

*Stitch* · 03-29-2011, 11:38 PM

Thanks...I took off about 1 5/8 but after driving it some it settled some...I need to bring it back up...those pictures were taken before I drove it...I have another set of springs that I'm gonna try in it and see what I need to cut off...

ayres311 · 03-29-2011, 11:50 PM

nice! I cant make up my mind between 2 1/2 or 3 inch drop spindles. I am going with 18's on the front and 20's on the back. I dont plan on cutting the coils but if I need to i may. I just hope that is enough drop to fill the wheel well. I am gonna drop the rear 4 inches with shackles and relocaters as well. I dont wanna drop it crazy low, just enough to where you can tell its dropped you know?

bigwheel15 · 03-30-2011, 02:36 AM

Dropped 3/5. 3" ground force springs in front and a home made flip out back.

1LowToy · 03-30-2011, 08:55 AM

Looks nice Bigwheel. Can you telle us what rear leaf pack you have, 3,5 or 7 leaf?

Oh and here's mine
Home made flip, 3" bell techs and on coil of the front. Still undergoing changes and the one coil off the front was too much. 15x8s 275x60 and 255x60s

Soon to be a stepper

Low87 · 03-30-2011, 01:00 PM

6/8 drop
Excuse the fuzzy memory, it's been about 15 years since I lowered it, but I'm pretty sure the math is 4" spindle (hard to come by these days from what I've heard) + 2" drop coil front, flip kit + 2" shackles in the back.

blackbeaSSt · 03-30-2011, 01:13 PM

damn stitch! is that your shop?

*Stitch* · 03-30-2011, 01:47 PM

Might as well be lol. It's my neighbor's shop. He's like my big brother. I use it like it's mine.
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3r!c84 · 03-30-2011, 02:24 PM

5/5 drop. djm 3inch drop spindles. 1 full coil cut on the stock springs. flip kit in the back with no C-notch.

with the railes

17x8 and 17x10

and for kicks. photoshopped bagged

CuRtdOgG · 03-30-2011, 03:39 PM

Here's mine. It has western chassis 2.5 spindles and 2.5 in djm lowering springs in front with a djm 5" flip in the rear.

IMAG0241 by catkinson896, on Flickr

IMAG0253-1-1 by catkinson896, on Flickr

Melmann · 03-30-2011, 06:03 PM

Here's mine. 3/4 drop with rear shackle. Made made by DJM, the front is a lower A arm with a recessed pocket for the stock spring with DJM shocks.

StrokinRat · 03-30-2011, 08:56 PM

3/5. Djm shorter springs up front and flip kit on the back. No C notch. Looking at options to drop it another inch to 4/6. I know i'll need the c notch then but can someone tell me what i'll need to get it down? I don't want to cut the springs. The PO did it that way and it rode like a log truck.

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-30-2011, 09:13 PM

flip in the rear.. in the pic i have 31 and 32 now i have 31 all the way around

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CLASSIC87' · 03-30-2011, 09:49 PM

6/8 drop....

front:
3" spindle, 3" spring

Rear:
4" dearch, 2" shackle, spring removed

Anthony

1tonchevy · 03-30-2011, 10:33 PM

When i bought it

removed 20 leafs A SIDE from the rear

Now lowered with 3inch beltech spindals cut one coil from stock springs and a 4 inch shackle and hanger set out back made by western. my rear leaf packs are not stock and i will be getting stock ones to bring the rear down more 2 inch or so.

Rollinsqrbdy · 03-30-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by StrokinRat

3/5. Djm shorter springs up front and flip kit on the back. No C notch. Looking at options to drop it another inch to 4/6. I know i'll need the c notch then but can someone tell me what i'll need to get it down? I don't want to cut the springs. The PO did it that way and it rode like a log truck.

I love this Truck..... What size wheels and tires you running? Again, beautiful truck but Im sure you already know that.

bigwheel15 · 03-30-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LowToy

Looks nice Bigwheel. Can you telle us what rear leaf pack you have, 3,5 or 7 leaf?

Its the 5 leaf pack, no notch btw.

flatblkserria82 · 03-31-2011, 12:05 AM

djm 3 inch drop spindle 3 inch ground force drop springs, axle flip kit and removed overload spring
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CuRtdOgG · 03-31-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by StrokinRat

3/5. Djm shorter springs up front and flip kit on the back. No C notch. Looking at options to drop it another inch to 4/6. I know i'll need the c notch then but can someone tell me what i'll need to get it down? I don't want to cut the springs. The PO did it that way and it rode like a log truck.

You need a set of spindles in the front. They come in different lengths. I just put western chassis 2.5" spindles on mine.

LiveAnimals · 03-31-2011, 04:15 AM

3/4 - DJM Springs/Beltech Shackles and Hangers

4/5 - 3" DJM Spindles and 1/2 a coil/Western Chassis flip no C notch

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swb85 · 03-31-2011, 08:30 AM

4/4 drop with 2.5" spindles and 1 coil off the front and shackles/hangers out back, tires are 275/60's all the way around.

baclay9 · 03-31-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by swb85

4/4 drop with 2.5" spindles and 1 coil off the front and shackles/hangers out back, tires are 275/60's all the way around.

I love the satin black with all the trim man! That is a good look.

JWall · 03-31-2011, 08:50 AM

6/8 with 3" spindle & 3" spring & Flip kit & hangers in rear...

03-29-2011, 11:04 PM	#1
ayres311 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Metairie La Posts: 30	How about a show us you truck dropped thread? Can you guy post some pics of some lowered trucks and mention how much its dropped and which brands/parts you went with? This should be awesome! thanks -Ayres

03-29-2011, 11:33 PM	#2
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? I guess I'm first... here's my little truck...it's got DJM 3" spindles in the front with cut factory coils...it also has a DJM flip kit out back and 1 leaf removed out the of the leaf pack...

03-29-2011, 11:36 PM	#3
ayres311 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Metairie La Posts: 30	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? nice truck man! how many coils did you cut off if you dont mind me asking?

03-29-2011, 11:38 PM	#4
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? Thanks...I took off about 1 5/8 but after driving it some it settled some...I need to bring it back up...those pictures were taken before I drove it...I have another set of springs that I'm gonna try in it and see what I need to cut off... Last edited by Stitch; 03-29-2011 at 11:39 PM.

03-29-2011, 11:50 PM	#5
ayres311 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Metairie La Posts: 30	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? nice! I cant make up my mind between 2 1/2 or 3 inch drop spindles. I am going with 18's on the front and 20's on the back. I dont plan on cutting the coils but if I need to i may. I just hope that is enough drop to fill the wheel well. I am gonna drop the rear 4 inches with shackles and relocaters as well. I dont wanna drop it crazy low, just enough to where you can tell its dropped you know?

03-30-2011, 02:36 AM	#6
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? Dropped 3/5. 3" ground force springs in front and a home made flip out back.

03-30-2011, 08:55 AM	#7
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? Looks nice Bigwheel. Can you telle us what rear leaf pack you have, 3,5 or 7 leaf? Oh and here's mine Home made flip, 3" bell techs and on coil of the front. Still undergoing changes and the one coil off the front was too much. 15x8s 275x60 and 255x60s Soon to be a stepper Attached Images Last edited by 1LowToy; 03-30-2011 at 08:57 AM.

03-30-2011, 01:00 PM	#8
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? 6/8 drop Excuse the fuzzy memory, it's been about 15 years since I lowered it, but I'm pretty sure the math is 4" spindle (hard to come by these days from what I've heard) + 2" drop coil front, flip kit + 2" shackles in the back. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin Last edited by Low87; 03-30-2011 at 01:03 PM.

03-30-2011, 01:13 PM	#9
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? damn stitch! is that your shop?

03-30-2011, 01:47 PM	#10
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? Might as well be lol. It's my neighbor's shop. He's like my big brother. I use it like it's mine. Posted via Mobile Device

03-30-2011, 02:24 PM	#11
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? 5/5 drop. djm 3inch drop spindles. 1 full coil cut on the stock springs. flip kit in the back with no C-notch. with the railes 17x8 and 17x10 and for kicks. photoshopped bagged __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 03-30-2011 at 02:25 PM.

03-30-2011, 03:39 PM	#12
CuRtdOgG Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: norman, ok Posts: 305	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? Here's mine. It has western chassis 2.5 spindles and 2.5 in djm lowering springs in front with a djm 5" flip in the rear. IMAG0241 by catkinson896, on Flickr IMAG0253-1-1 by catkinson896, on Flickr

03-30-2011, 06:03 PM	#13
Melmann Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lagrange Ga Posts: 48	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? Here's mine. 3/4 drop with rear shackle. Made made by DJM, the front is a lower A arm with a recessed pocket for the stock spring with DJM shocks. Attached Images __________________ Mel

03-30-2011, 08:56 PM	#14
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? 3/5. Djm shorter springs up front and flip kit on the back. No C notch. Looking at options to drop it another inch to 4/6. I know i'll need the c notch then but can someone tell me what i'll need to get it down? I don't want to cut the springs. The PO did it that way and it rode like a log truck. Attached Images __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker

03-30-2011, 09:13 PM	#15
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? flip in the rear.. in the pic i have 31 and 32 now i have 31 all the way around



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03-30-2011, 09:49 PM	#16
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? 6/8 drop.... front: 3" spindle, 3" spring Rear: 4" dearch, 2" shackle, spring removed Anthony Attached Images __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 03-30-2011 at 09:52 PM.

03-30-2011, 10:33 PM	#17
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? When i bought it removed 20 leafs A SIDE from the rear Now lowered with 3inch beltech spindals cut one coil from stock springs and a 4 inch shackle and hanger set out back made by western. my rear leaf packs are not stock and i will be getting stock ones to bring the rear down more 2 inch or so. __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892 Last edited by 1tonchevy; 03-30-2011 at 10:37 PM.

03-31-2011, 12:05 AM	#20
flatblkserria82 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clearviller PA Posts: 50	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? djm 3 inch drop spindle 3 inch ground force drop springs, axle flip kit and removed overload spring

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LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? 3/4 - DJM Springs/Beltech Shackles and Hangers 4/5 - 3" DJM Spindles and 1/2 a coil/Western Chassis flip no C notch Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

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swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? 4/4 drop with 2.5" spindles and 1 coil off the front and shackles/hangers out back, tires are 275/60's all the way around. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

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JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: How about a show us you truck dropped thread? 6/8 with 3" spindle & 3" spring & Flip kit & hangers in rear... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

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