Alright I have a belltech 3/4 drop and would really like to drop the rear down about another 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Is there a way to do it using what I have now just making some modifications, because I no longer have the stock hangers and shackles.
Alright I have a belltech 3/4 drop and would really like to drop the rear down about another 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Is there a way to do it using what I have now just making some modifications, because I no longer have the stock hangers and shackles.
Master power t-76 kbracing, Intercooled, 11psi, tr220 cam, patriot dual springs, 72lbrs, snow meth, walbro, efans, 80e, tansgo, yank 3200.
You could remove your overload leaf from the bottom of the pack, or get some aftermarket drop springs. I'm pretty sure you'll have to notch the frame to go lower than you already are. (Maybe you're already notched?)
2001 ECSB 4x4, 5.3, Radix, 3.0 pulley, VHP Trucker cam, 216/224 .551/.551 115 lsa, 1.8 Crane roller rockers, 4L65E, Yank SC3000, 3.73, Cal-Tracs, HPTuners.
no i havent notched the frame yet and i was thinking about the overload springs, how much lower would it drop it you think?
The thinkness of the leaf, plus the loss of arch, I'm guessing about 1-1.5 inches max. Probably just over an inch realistically.
thats cool, I think i might try that and see what it looks like, how is it gonna ride you think?
With good shocks, it'll ride okay, after you notch the frame. Until then, the axle will contact the frame frequently, and you won't like it. If you plan to carry much weight, you can add airbags, and just inflate them when needed.
dont take the over load out. pull out the first arched spring. leave the flat overload.
59 chevy apache>old school rod with 5.3.
92 chevy swb>full frame, bagged, 98 interior swap.
02 chevy swb>LT interior swap.
01 tahoe> lowered on big wheels, family ride.
97 ford diesel>big turbo,injectors,oil pump,etc.
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yeah i have the nitro drop shocks on there now, when i notch it can i just notch it and let it ride or do i need to by the notch plates to reinforce??
That would be another way to try out. It'd be interesting to see what that yields.Originally Posted by zachs92
If you notch the frame, you must reinforce it. No shortcuts allowed here.
if you dont have a welder and the pipe to make a notch just buy a bolt in notch from DJM.
59 chevy apache>old school rod with 5.3.
92 chevy swb>full frame, bagged, 98 interior swap.
02 chevy swb>LT interior swap.
01 tahoe> lowered on big wheels, family ride.
97 ford diesel>big turbo,injectors,oil pump,etc.
85 stang coupe> black on black, H/C/I.
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