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builtchevystrong · 03-08-2010, 07:24 PM

waht axle would i need for a daily driver and fast?

waht is the best suspension out there that is cheap and for a lowered 2 inch ?

Drop coil spring for the front, and a pair of drop shackles for the rear.

will it feel like a tank when i drive?

**N2TRUX** · 03-08-2010, 09:32 PM

builtchevystrong let me make a suggestion. Rather than post several separate posts, you should make one that ask most of your questions. This will allow members to see what you are trying to accomplish. You should add a few more details about what you are trying to accomplish as well.

I will merge some of the posts you have started to help you organize things.

63chevyll · 03-08-2010, 09:40 PM

yeah, what he said

builtchevystrong · 03-09-2010, 07:38 PM

ok wel lcan someone answer my ? cause its already up here and thanks i didnt know if people could answer all the ?'s in one.

SanitysBane · 03-09-2010, 11:33 PM

Axle- depends on how much horsepower, etc. A built Ford 9inch can handle anything you can throw at it but you may not need to go that extreme, just a built 10 bolt.

Suspension- You already answered your question, in the rear it won't change anything and the front may ride a little rougher, it really all depends on your shocks.

gchemist · 03-10-2010, 01:03 AM

Axel 12 bolt. Ratio based on tire size and tranny. Is the motor stock or modified?

Sport Truck Direct has Western Chassis drop kits. I have one on my truck. Spindals is the best way to drop it. Coils next, combo of spindal and coil next. Air bags are last.

Cheap and fast don't mix!!

builtchevystrong · 03-13-2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gchemist

Axel 12 bolt. Ration based on tire size and tranny. Is the motor stock or modified?

Sport Truck Direct has Western Chassis drop kits. I have one on my truck. Spindals is the best way to drop it. Coils next, combo of spindal and coil next. Air bags are last.

Cheap and fast don't mix!!

umm i dont have the truck yet i just am wondering how much everything i want is going to cost. i want the motor to have about 300hp obviously some mods and 18 inch wheels. would a 12 bolt be jsut right and durable.

bitchin85 · 03-13-2010, 01:08 AM

a 12 bolt with 300 hp would hold up just fine. especially for a DD. if you have a non overdrive trans, you can go with 2.73s to save on gas, 3.42s, for a little of both( what i run), or 3.73s or 4.11s for somegit up and go.. but if its your dd and if ur gonna drive it on the highway i would stick with a 3.42. no higher then 3.73

just my opinion

streetstar · 03-13-2010, 10:11 AM

Does the truck not come with "axles" already? 300 horses is not going to seriously overstress any of the popular truck rearends unless it has some wear/tear issues already

gchemist · 03-13-2010, 10:42 PM

A 12 bolt would holds its own against a F#$D 9". I run 355+ HP/405 ft/lbs on a 77 12-bolt. The only problem I had was u-joints. Cheap u-joints don't last. I used Spicers now.

builtchevystrong · 03-15-2010, 06:15 PM

yah ok well thanks what does a 85 stock come with ?

STOCKISH · 03-15-2010, 09:10 PM

85 comes with a 10 bolt.

03-08-2010, 07:24 PM	#1
builtchevystrong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: oak harbor,WA Posts: 165	waht axle would i need for a daily driver and fast? waht is the best suspension out there that is cheap and for a lowered 2 inch ? Drop coil spring for the front, and a pair of drop shackles for the rear. will it feel like a tank when i drive? Last edited by N2TRUX; 03-08-2010 at 09:32 PM.

03-08-2010, 09:32 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: what axle for me? builtchevystrong let me make a suggestion. Rather than post several separate posts, you should make one that ask most of your questions. This will allow members to see what you are trying to accomplish. You should add a few more details about what you are trying to accomplish as well. I will merge some of the posts you have started to help you organize things. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-08-2010, 09:40 PM	#3
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: what axle for me? yeah, what he said

03-09-2010, 07:38 PM	#4
builtchevystrong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: oak harbor,WA Posts: 165	Re: what axle for me? ok wel lcan someone answer my ? cause its already up here and thanks i didnt know if people could answer all the ?'s in one.

03-09-2010, 11:33 PM	#5
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	Re: what axle for me? Axle- depends on how much horsepower, etc. A built Ford 9inch can handle anything you can throw at it but you may not need to go that extreme, just a built 10 bolt. Suspension- You already answered your question, in the rear it won't change anything and the front may ride a little rougher, it really all depends on your shocks. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

03-10-2010, 01:03 AM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: what axle for me? Axel 12 bolt. Ratio based on tire size and tranny. Is the motor stock or modified? Sport Truck Direct has Western Chassis drop kits. I have one on my truck. Spindals is the best way to drop it. Coils next, combo of spindal and coil next. Air bags are last. Cheap and fast don't mix!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos Last edited by gchemist; 03-13-2010 at 10:40 PM.

03-13-2010, 01:08 AM	#8
bitchin85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lambertville MI Posts: 962	Re: what axle for me? a 12 bolt with 300 hp would hold up just fine. especially for a DD. if you have a non overdrive trans, you can go with 2.73s to save on gas, 3.42s, for a little of both( what i run), or 3.73s or 4.11s for somegit up and go.. but if its your dd and if ur gonna drive it on the highway i would stick with a 3.42. no higher then 3.73 just my opinion __________________ "I'll keep my guns, money, and freedom. You can keep the "change"

03-13-2010, 10:11 AM	#9
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: what axle for me? Does the truck not come with "axles" already? 300 horses is not going to seriously overstress any of the popular truck rearends unless it has some wear/tear issues already __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

03-13-2010, 10:42 PM	#10
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: what axle for me? A 12 bolt would holds its own against a F#$D 9". I run 355+ HP/405 ft/lbs on a 77 12-bolt. The only problem I had was u-joints. Cheap u-joints don't last. I used Spicers now. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-15-2010, 06:15 PM	#11
builtchevystrong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: oak harbor,WA Posts: 165	Re: what axle for me? yah ok well thanks what does a 85 stock come with ?

03-15-2010, 09:10 PM	#12
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: what axle for me? 85 comes with a 10 bolt. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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