84' 3/4 lowered advice

[Nightrider]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Tinydb84 provided a direct replacement shackle/hanger combo (https://www.summitracing.com/tx/part...4/applications).

Anything beyond the square body style could be different (the link you provided is for the body style AFTER the squares).

AWESOME thanks alot! so now we have the back end done... im thinking about a 2 or 3 inch spindle drop with a 1 or 2 inch spring drop so it will be 4 either way does that sound good? those are the spindles
http://www.x2industries.com/chevrole...l#.Wvy0fkxFxN7

[Nightrider]

here are two pics of my truck..

[Nightrider]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

The link I posted should fit a C20. Click on the application tab.

that truck is badass! thanks

[tinydb84]

Here is my C20 with a 6'' drop in the rear. The front was stock height at the time.

[Nightrider]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Here is my C20 with a 6'' drop in the rear. The front was stock height at the time.

that looks gooooddddddd

[tinydb84]

Scoti always has good advice. I'd follow any recommendations he has. 4/6 is a nice drop. The C20's usually have pretty tall tires so you wont look as low and you have to pay attention to your inner fender clearance.

[Nightrider]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Scoti always has good advice. I'd follow any recommendations he has. 4/6 is a nice drop. The C20's usually have pretty tall tires so you wont look as low and you have to pay attention to your inner fender clearance.

ill make sure my tires wont rub

[manimal]

I'd be careful of some drop spindles. research the company/brand you use. I have seen PERSONALLY a few spindle stubs break off due to poor quality.

[manimal]

http://www.performanceonline.com/

they sell WesternChassis spindles for a c20.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by manimal

http://www.performanceonline.com/

they sell WesternChassis spindles for a c20.

IF they have them in stock. If they don't, they substitute a different brand but don't mention it. Piss poor business move IMO

[manimal]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

IF they have them in stock. If they don't, they substitute a different brand but don't mention it. Piss poor business move IMO

did not know that. Thanks. That is a crappy way to do business. Ive never personally used DJM because of all the horror stories over their Ford products.

[Nightrider]

Originally Posted by manimal

did not know that. Thanks. That is a crappy way to do business. Ive never personally used DJM because of all the horror stories over their Ford products.

yeah crazy.... so what spring to spindle ratio is best??

[Nightrider]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

IF they have them in stock. If they don't, they substitute a different brand but don't mention it. Piss poor business move IMO

thats ****ty of them i found these...

https://www.performanceonline.com/71...e-2-half-inch/

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Nightrider

thats ****ty of them i found these...

https://www.performanceonline.com/71...e-2-half-inch/

yeah crazy.... so what spring to spindle ratio is best??

It just takes a call to verify they aren't substituting. They may not be for the squarebody suspension. In January, they were for the OBS/88-00 C20/30 spindles as the foundry where they get them was having issues & ceased production (their explanation).

The best spindle/spring ratio is subjective to each individual need. Using the combo of the two is usually the best approach. The deciding factors would be amount of drop & wheel choice (diameter, back-spacing/offset).

For a 4/6 on your described truck, I'd opt for a 2-2.5" spindle + trimming 1-coil from the factory springs if the truck rides decent @ the current height. Then, some combination to achieve the 6" drop on the rear. I usually opt for flip kits on C10's because IMO they're easier to install. Since flip kits on 3/4 or 1-ton trucks yield more than 6" of drop, you have to factor in what it will take to achieve/adjust to get the amount you want. Compare that to the alternatives (shackle/hanger; removing leafs; etc).

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

It just takes a call to verify they aren't substituting.

If they are substituting, it's not the end of the world either provided you're told. I would verify who the actual manufacturer is.

If it's Chassis Tech, research their pricing elsewhere (and their customer reviews). I canceled my order because I could get the Chassis Tech product elsewhere for cheaper yet POL (Western Chassis' daddy) maintained the same pricing as their WC brand.

Seemed to me like a 'Bait & Switch' tactic that I didn't care for so it cost them that sale (& possibly my business in the future).

[Nightrider]

I ordered my shackle and hanger kit yesterday and received them today... Right now trying to see when I have the time to put them on...

[Nightrider]

just wanting to ask a simple question... the hanger is what the shackle attaches to correct?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Nightrider

just wanting to ask a simple question... the hanger is what the shackle attaches to correct?

No. The 'hanger' is your new front leaf spring mount. The 'shacle' replaces the rear facory shackle.

[Nightrider]

i was reading up on rims for my truck... I believe rims off a 2500 chevy 2010 and older will fit my truck...is this true?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Nightrider

i was reading up on rims for my truck... I believe rims off a 2500 chevy 2010 and older will fit my truck...is this true?

What's wrong w/what you already have?

[Nightrider]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

What's wrong w/what you already have?

They are to old... looking for a fresh new style.. any recommendations? looking for chrome and still in the ball park in price..

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Nightrider

They are to old... looking for a fresh new style.. any recommendations? looking for chrome and still in the ball park in price..

No suggestions here. I don't care for any of the 'new' commercially available 8-lug wheels unless you hit close to the 1k each price tag (some of them look pretty clean). Everything 8-lug that's current & affordable has jacked-up offsets/back-spacing geared toward newer trucks that are lifted.

[LT7A]

Some good information and coaching here. Thank you SCOTI, tiny, manimal...

[Nightrider]

after

[manimal]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Some good information and coaching here. Thank you SCOTI, tiny, manimal...

Hey! Thank You for the positive comments!