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7echo · 01-23-2018, 11:47 PM

I took the rear shackles off to drop the rear so the truck was closer to level.

If I wanted to drop the truck a little more is it possible without replacing spindles or any other major work? Just a little lower, maybe an inch, or 2" max.

EVRLET · 01-24-2018, 03:17 AM

Your choice to lower the front is as follows:

Lowering springs - 2”
Dropped spindles - 2-2.5”
DJM tubular control arms - 2”

Remember these year trucks had kits that dropped them:

Front/Rear

2/4
4/6 - requires c-notch and under bed trim above pumpkin
5/7 - same

Tom · 01-24-2018, 04:42 PM

Lowering springs are availalbe in more then just 2", namely 1" and 3" drops as well. I never found any 2.5" drop spindles for this gen truck either.

OP- so you lowered the rear some, are you asking about rear only or the entire truck down 1-2" more now?

7echo · 01-24-2018, 04:53 PM

"OP- so you lowered the rear some, are you asking about rear only or the entire truck down 1-2" more now? "

Lower the entire truck another 1" or so. It is currently fairly close to level so I would want to drop it an equal amount front and rear.

Tom · 01-25-2018, 03:57 PM

Rear you can do the leaf spring front mounts known as hangers, or get lowered leafs. Front I'd just get some new springs, they don't make 1" spindles.

01-23-2018, 11:47 PM	#1
7echo Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: coastal georgia Posts: 38	lowering I took the rear shackles off to drop the rear so the truck was closer to level. If I wanted to drop the truck a little more is it possible without replacing spindles or any other major work? Just a little lower, maybe an inch, or 2" max. __________________ 1993 Silverado, 305, auto, short bed

01-24-2018, 03:17 AM	#2
EVRLET Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 354	Re: lowering Your choice to lower the front is as follows: Lowering springs - 2” Dropped spindles - 2-2.5” DJM tubular control arms - 2” Remember these year trucks had kits that dropped them: Front/Rear 2/4 4/6 - requires c-notch and under bed trim above pumpkin 5/7 - same __________________ Customization is what you want it to look like -- not what other people think it should look like

01-24-2018, 04:42 PM	#3
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,692	Re: lowering Lowering springs are availalbe in more then just 2", namely 1" and 3" drops as well. I never found any 2.5" drop spindles for this gen truck either. OP- so you lowered the rear some, are you asking about rear only or the entire truck down 1-2" more now? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-24-2018, 04:53 PM	#4
7echo Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: coastal georgia Posts: 38	Re: lowering "OP- so you lowered the rear some, are you asking about rear only or the entire truck down 1-2" more now? " Lower the entire truck another 1" or so. It is currently fairly close to level so I would want to drop it an equal amount front and rear. __________________ 1993 Silverado, 305, auto, short bed

01-25-2018, 03:57 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,692	Re: lowering Rear you can do the leaf spring front mounts known as hangers, or get lowered leafs. Front I'd just get some new springs, they don't make 1" spindles. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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