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theotruck86 · 06-27-2002, 10:48 PM

I own a 86 GMC C-1500 pickup, i am wanting to drop the rear of the truck 3" or 4" and the front 1" to 2". what would be the best way to go about this? could i do it myself? who could perform these modifications? Thanks in advance.

JHickson6 · 06-28-2002, 04:43 PM

Places like Belltech, DJM, Chassis Tech all sell front drop spindles to lower the front 2" They also all sell rear blocks that sit under the axle in between the U bolts. Installation of the front drop spindles is as easy as removing all of the front brake parts, popping the factory spindle out and pressing in the new one back into the ball joints and re-installing the brake parts. Make sure you repack the bearings with grease. In the rear the old U bolts need to be unbolted the block slide under the axle and re-bolted down with longer U-Bolts.

Have Fun

JHickson6

72chevyLWB · 07-01-2002, 08:38 PM

I have the pic, but can't get your e-mail address. If you want the pic e-mail me at chevylwb@hotmail.com

SCOTI · 07-01-2002, 11:06 PM

If you go w/a 4/6 drop you can use 2.5 drop spindles & trim the front springs about 1 coil & buy a flip kit for the rear because the flip kits are easier to do since you're just unbolting parts & not drilling out 12 rivets + notching the bed floor for clearance as w/drop hangers/shackles. I do stuff like 67-02 trucks +cars too as a side job so I could prob perform what your needing if your from Dallas Tx.

70chevy · 07-06-2002, 02:52 PM

I used DJM's 3" drop spindle with stock rally wheels on a 85 and there was a clearance problem with the wheel. Had to trim the top of the spindle for clearance. Later went to 17" Torque Thrust II which wouldn't have been a problem.

My 2cents.....

SCOTI · 07-06-2002, 05:09 PM

The max you would want to go w/a drop spindle & stock 15" steelies would be a 2.5 spindle or there will be several interference probs requiring extra effort/labor.

massel · 07-07-2002, 11:50 AM

couldn't you just move the leaf springs from on top of the axle, and put them under the axle?

JHickson6 · 07-07-2002, 06:07 PM

Yes you can do that, it is called an axle flip kit and all the major places sell them! Never done one though so I don't know what kind of parts it uses.

gchemist · 07-10-2002, 07:03 AM

How about pictures?

http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...it/dropkit.htm

06-27-2002, 10:48 PM	#1
theotruck86 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 1	Need help to drop my truck... I own a 86 GMC C-1500 pickup, i am wanting to drop the rear of the truck 3" or 4" and the front 1" to 2". what would be the best way to go about this? could i do it myself? who could perform these modifications? Thanks in advance.

07-01-2002, 08:38 PM	#3
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	I have the pic, but can't get your e-mail address. If you want the pic e-mail me at chevylwb@hotmail.com __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

07-01-2002, 11:06 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	If you go w/a 4/6 drop you can use 2.5 drop spindles & trim the front springs about 1 coil & buy a flip kit for the rear because the flip kits are easier to do since you're just unbolting parts & not drilling out 12 rivets + notching the bed floor for clearance as w/drop hangers/shackles. I do stuff like 67-02 trucks +cars too as a side job so I could prob perform what your needing if your from Dallas Tx. __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 07-01-2002 at 11:13 PM.

07-06-2002, 02:52 PM	#5
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	DJM I used DJM's 3" drop spindle with stock rally wheels on a 85 and there was a clearance problem with the wheel. Had to trim the top of the spindle for clearance. Later went to 17" Torque Thrust II which wouldn't have been a problem. My 2cents..... __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

07-06-2002, 05:09 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	The max you would want to go w/a drop spindle & stock 15" steelies would be a 2.5 spindle or there will be several interference probs requiring extra effort/labor. __________________ 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.*

06-28-2002, 04:43 PM	#2
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Places like Belltech, DJM, Chassis Tech all sell front drop spindles to lower the front 2" They also all sell rear blocks that sit under the axle in between the U bolts. Installation of the front drop spindles is as easy as removing all of the front brake parts, popping the factory spindle out and pressing in the new one back into the ball joints and re-installing the brake parts. Make sure you repack the bearings with grease. In the rear the old U bolts need to be unbolted the block slide under the axle and re-bolted down with longer U-Bolts. Have Fun JHickson6

07-07-2002, 11:50 AM	#7
massel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: holland, mi Posts: 19	couldn't you just move the leaf springs from on top of the axle, and put them under the axle? __________________ Anyone can buy a truck, It takes someone special to build one! 85' prostreet silverado 350/330 horse crate motor 700r4 tranny, 4:88's in the rear

07-07-2002, 06:07 PM	#8
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Yes you can do that, it is called an axle flip kit and all the major places sell them! Never done one though so I don't know what kind of parts it uses. __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

07-10-2002, 07:03 AM	#9
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	How about pictures? http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...it/dropkit.htm __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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