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*hillbilly hauler* · 03-24-2012, 11:14 AM

what is the best way to do so? i am using 15 inch wheels.

2 inch drop blocks in rear? cpp
i found front 2 inch drop springs on craigslist for 100 bucks

BMERDOC · 03-24-2012, 11:18 AM

That isn't a bad way to go. Both are easy to install. Be warned that there may be a scrubbing problem if you have a flat tire on the rear. The u-bolt will extend below the lower portion of the wheel and dig into the pavement. Although rare, it could happen.

*hillbilly hauler* · 03-24-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

That isn't a bad way to go. Both are easy to install. Be warned that there may be a scrubbing problem if you have a flat tire on the rear. The u-bolt will extend below the lower portion of the wheel and dig into the pavement. Although rare, it could happen.

thanks for the tip. i was wondering why it wasn't recommended

*hillbilly hauler* · 03-24-2012, 11:02 PM

Or is there a better way to drop? I want to improve handling without spending a ton. Allready have front and rear sway bars
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GASoline71 · 03-24-2012, 11:17 PM

Get the proper drop springs front and rear.

You can go cheap... but it's just easier to spend a little more cash and do it right.

Springs can be heated. I've done it many times. But am not going to go into hpw to do it. Because it needs to be done a certain way to be done safely. A lot of cats won't heat springs. But... it's up to you.

Gary

*hillbilly hauler* · 03-24-2012, 11:21 PM

Oh I will be installing parts. Not cutting or heating. I thought I read a while back that it was best to use a drop block in rear. A 3/5 drop spring would be pretty neat looking. I drag race the truck too. So not sure if I want to get crazy with the drop.
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GASoline71 · 03-24-2012, 11:41 PM

New springs all the way then.

Gary

*hillbilly hauler* · 03-25-2012, 09:32 AM

Anyone have pics of a 2/2 or a 3/5?
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MrBlue · 03-25-2012, 01:32 PM

What about using dropped spindles?
I have basically the same situation. I do not want to change my wheels, running 15x10's all the way around, but want to use a 2.5/4 drop.
Thanks,
MrBlue

*hillbilly hauler* · 03-25-2012, 01:45 PM

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What about using dropped spindles?
I have basically the same situation. I do not want to change my wheels, running 15x10's all the way around, but want to use a 2.5/4 drop.
Thanks,
MrBlue

I'm a drum brake kinda guy. Plus spindles are more than springs
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BMERDOC · 03-25-2012, 02:20 PM

3/5 (3"springs/2" blocks) using 255/60 and 255/70s. Because of the staggered tire sizes it should come down another inch in the front.

77chris03 · 03-25-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hillbilly hauler

Anyone have pics of a 2/2 or a 3/5?
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mines not 100% complete, but mines a 2/4 static with 2 drop springs in the front, 3 in springs with a 1 in block in the rear.

**N2TRUX** · 03-26-2012, 05:31 PM

I thought you were going to leave it stock and add bags in the rear?

03-24-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
hillbilly hauler Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ellsworth wisconsin Posts: 8	two inch drop what is the best way to do so? i am using 15 inch wheels. 2 inch drop blocks in rear? cpp i found front 2 inch drop springs on craigslist for 100 bucks

03-24-2012, 11:18 AM	#2
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: two inch drop That isn't a bad way to go. Both are easy to install. Be warned that there may be a scrubbing problem if you have a flat tire on the rear. The u-bolt will extend below the lower portion of the wheel and dig into the pavement. Although rare, it could happen. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

03-24-2012, 11:02 PM	#4
hillbilly hauler Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ellsworth wisconsin Posts: 8	Re: two inch drop Or is there a better way to drop? I want to improve handling without spending a ton. Allready have front and rear sway bars Posted via Mobile Device

03-24-2012, 11:21 PM	#6
hillbilly hauler Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ellsworth wisconsin Posts: 8	Re: two inch drop Oh I will be installing parts. Not cutting or heating. I thought I read a while back that it was best to use a drop block in rear. A 3/5 drop spring would be pretty neat looking. I drag race the truck too. So not sure if I want to get crazy with the drop. Posted via Mobile Device

03-25-2012, 09:32 AM	#8
hillbilly hauler Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ellsworth wisconsin Posts: 8	Re: two inch drop Anyone have pics of a 2/2 or a 3/5? Posted via Mobile Device

03-25-2012, 01:32 PM	#9
MrBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 167	Re: two inch drop What about using dropped spindles? I have basically the same situation. I do not want to change my wheels, running 15x10's all the way around, but want to use a 2.5/4 drop. Thanks, MrBlue __________________ MrBlue 72' C-10 350 TKO-600 Current Project 54' Ford F-100 Life Long Project

03-25-2012, 02:20 PM	#11
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: two inch drop 3/5 (3"springs/2" blocks) using 255/60 and 255/70s. Because of the staggered tire sizes it should come down another inch in the front. Attached Images __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

03-26-2012, 05:31 PM	#13
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