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Crank · 06-06-2018, 07:47 PM

I’m looking at a 90 3/4 Tom big block suburban.. I’m romanticizing about slamming it as low as the one pictured, but obviously it is 1/2 ton. Is it possible to make it happen without converting all the suspension to 1/2 to stuff? Pic of the possible acquisition too, it is 2wd.

Nodnarb76 · 06-07-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Crank

I’m looking at a 90 3/4 Tom big block suburban.. I’m romanticizing about slamming it as low as the one pictured, but obviously it is 1/2 ton. Is it possible to make it happen without converting all the suspension to 1/2 to stuff? Pic of the possible acquisition too, it is 2wd.

I have been looking into this as well.
Looks like

https://westernchassisinc.com/Chevy-...prings-Kit-56/

Has parts to drop a 3/4 2wd Suburban. Looks like reare leafs and shackles would get about 6” in the rear and springs/spindles would get about 5 1/2” in the front.

SCOTI · 06-12-2018, 03:18 PM

It's possible to get them low. Not sure you'll get that low w/o air suspension though.

Alternative sources for lowering parts are Switch Suspension or maybe http://instagram.com/builtbybrooks

SCOTI · 06-13-2018, 10:42 AM

I remembered another option last night..... Crown Suspension.

Crank · 10-04-2018, 01:31 PM

Well I pulled the trigger on this 1989 3/4 last night! It’s not the intial one I was looking at, this one is in way better shape and was cheaper. This is the only pic I have at the time. I still need to go get it, and tell my wife I bought it

Nodnarb76 · 10-08-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Crank

Well I pulled the trigger on this 1989 3/4 last night! It’s not the intial one I was looking at, this one is in way better shape and was cheaper. This is the only pic I have at the time. I still need to go get it, and tell my wife I bought it

I’ll be following along. Can’t wait to see how you go about lowering it.

Nodnarb76 · 04-23-2019, 09:25 AM

Any updates on lowering your 3/4 ton?

cfan10 · 04-23-2019, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Crank

I’m looking at a 90 3/4 Tom big block suburban.. I’m romanticizing about slamming it as low as the one pictured, but obviously it is 1/2 ton. Is it possible to make it happen without converting all the suspension to 1/2 to stuff? Pic of the possible acquisition too, it is 2wd.

Anyone know who makes the wheels on the blue and gray suburban?

Crank · 04-23-2019, 08:21 PM

Cfan10, they’re mobsteel artillary wheels I believe

cfan10 · 04-28-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Crank

Cfan10, they’re mobsteel artillary wheels I believe

Thanks but much to pricey for me.

Crank · 04-28-2019, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cfan10

Thanks but much to pricey for me.

Luckily I’m not in sales! They’re super cool, but you’re right fairly pricey and pretty heavy from my understanding, but some of the coolest wheels right now in my opinion!

06-06-2018, 07:47 PM	#1
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,964	Slamming a Suburban I’m looking at a 90 3/4 Tom big block suburban.. I’m romanticizing about slamming it as low as the one pictured, but obviously it is 1/2 ton. Is it possible to make it happen without converting all the suspension to 1/2 to stuff? Pic of the possible acquisition too, it is 2wd. Attached Images

06-12-2018, 03:18 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: Slamming a Suburban It's possible to get them low. Not sure you'll get that low w/o air suspension though. Alternative sources for lowering parts are Switch Suspension or maybe http://instagram.com/builtbybrooks __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-13-2018, 10:42 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: Slamming a Suburban I remembered another option last night..... Crown Suspension. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-04-2018, 01:31 PM	#5
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,964	Re: Slamming a Suburban Well I pulled the trigger on this 1989 3/4 last night! It’s not the intial one I was looking at, this one is in way better shape and was cheaper. This is the only pic I have at the time. I still need to go get it, and tell my wife I bought it Attached Images

04-23-2019, 09:25 AM	#7
Nodnarb76 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 501	Re: Slamming a Suburban Any updates on lowering your 3/4 ton? __________________ 1987 R20 Suburban LQ4/4L80e swap: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693824

04-23-2019, 08:21 PM	#9
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,964	Re: Slamming a Suburban Cfan10, they’re mobsteel artillary wheels I believe

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