another drop discussion

spanky55amg · Apr 13, 2018

Ok, I have been looking for 3 or 4 pages now... so time to ask.

Right now, Im running a 235/75, thats 28.9 inches. That's about what my 20's will be when I go with them.

I dont like 3/5 drops with 20's because it always looks like the rear wheels are tucked and I cant stand that.

So Im thinking 2 inch drop spindle with 1 inch drop springs. I do need to replace my springs as my drivers spring is worn out. But, hopefully that will clear the 15's for now. Id rather do a 3 inch drop spindle but that wont clear factory wheels and I'd still have to replace the springs. And then a 4 inch drop in the rear. I would rather have the same wheel well gap and a little rake to it as I do use it as a truck.

I did ask 74 Shortbed about his set up. But I have questions about a flip kit. Isnt that usually 5"? Or is that just an estimate? And yes, when I go 20's they will be staggered widths but about the same size tire height.

Also, what spring would you run for a 1 inch drop. I's like something very close to a factory ride.

Lastly shocks, I think if I remember correctly, its Nissan hard body shocks for the .... rear ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ , I forget, but what would you run on the other side?

Thoughts? Suggestions?

84 Shorty · Apr 14, 2018

If you don’t like the tucked look, I would just run 2.5 drop spindles with a shackles and hangers in the back. With the flip kit, even though western chassis states 5” it’s more than likely closer to 6”

Honky Kong jr · Apr 14, 2018

And by lowering it, will that fix your vibration?

Rusty Nail · Apr 14, 2018

Wracks81 · Apr 29, 2018

spanky55amg said:
Ok, I have been looking for 3 or 4 pages now... so time to ask.

Right now, Im running a 235/75, thats 28.9 inches. That's about what my 20's will be when I go with them.

I dont like 3/5 drops with 20's because it always looks like the rear wheels are tucked and I cant stand that.

So Im thinking 2 inch drop spindle with 1 inch drop springs. I do need to replace my springs as my drivers spring is worn out. But, hopefully that will clear the 15's for now. Id rather do a 3 inch drop spindle but that wont clear factory wheels and I'd still have to replace the springs. And then a 4 inch drop in the rear. I would rather have the same wheel well gap and a little rake to it as I do use it as a truck.

I did ask 74 Shortbed about his set up. But I have questions about a flip kit. Isnt that usually 5"? Or is that just an estimate? And yes, when I go 20's they will be staggered widths but about the same size tire height.

Also, what spring would you run for a 1 inch drop. I's like something very close to a factory ride.

Lastly shocks, I think if I remember correctly, its Nissan hard body shocks for the .... rear ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ , I forget, but what would you run on the other side?

Thoughts? Suggestions?

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spanky55amg · May 3, 2018

Honky Kong jr said:
And by lowering it, will that fix your vibration?

Its one of two things... a super saggy spring or a bent wheel. I know one wheel has a "wobble" but, Im 100% sure that is on the rear. I hope that with replacing the springs, that does it, but I aint skeerd to replace a rim or two.

It needs front springs. I thought about doing factory springs and a 3 or 3.5 drop spindle, but everyone that I have read says you have to file down the control arm to clear factory 15's. Im not sure thats something I want to do.

spanky55amg · May 3, 2018

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What size tire are you running?

I like how the front doesnt have a wheel gap, but the back looks tucked. I get that the truck is level, thats just something I dont want.

smoothandlow84 · May 3, 2018

The rear fender well openings are lower than the front. You will have to lower the rear end less than most to achieve the raked look.

Wracks81 · May 3, 2018

spanky55amg said:
What size tire are you running?

I like how the front doesnt have a wheel gap, but the back looks tucked. I get that the truck is level, thats just something I dont want.

235/75/15

82sbshortbed · May 3, 2018

spanky55amg said:
dont like 3/5 drops with 20's because it always looks like the rear wheels are tucked and I cant stand that.

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Is this more the look you're going for? It's got 295/60/15's on it. I bought it like that so I'm not sure what the po did to it. He said he bought it like that. I can't stand the slammed look. It'sgot a even gap front and back. I can take some better pics after work to show you the gap and suspension. I'm sure there's guys on here that could tell better how they achieved this height.

rwjjr · May 11, 2018

western chassis 2.5 spindles with one front coil cut, and rear flip kit.. got about 4/5 drop out of it

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bluex · May 11, 2018

I did the same as rwjjr I used stock shocks all around with extenders on the rear. Wheels here are 17s with a 235/55 front and 275/60 rear. It rode great...

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spanky55amg · May 20, 2018

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Is this more the look you're going for? It's got 295/60/15's on it. I bought it like that so I'm not sure what the po did to it. He said he bought it like that. I can't stand the slammed look. It's got a even gap front and back. I can take some better pics after work to show you the gap and suspension. I'm sure there's guys on here that could tell better how they achieved this height.

Yeah, I think so. Your tire size is what mine is now with 235/75R15. So if the wheel gap is the same around, then yes, thats exactly what I am going for.

rwjjr said:
western chassis 2.5 spindles with one front coil cut, and rear flip kit.. got about 4/5 drop out of it

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What size tire are you running?

bluex said:
I did the same as rwjjr I used stock shocks all around with extenders on the rear. Wheels here are 17s with a 235/55 front and 275/60 rear. It rode great...

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Might be close. 275/60r17 = 30" 235/75r15 = 28.9"
So its an inch more, but I plan on running a 29" tire.

spanky55amg · May 20, 2018

So because I need to replace the left front spring anyways, and I dont know when I am getting new wheels, I am just going to go with a 2.5 spindle, 1" drop springs, and then a 4" drop in the rear for now. Its hard to tell where I want to be with 34 year old springs, and one of them is super sagging right now.

84 Shorty · May 25, 2018

spanky55amg said:
So because I need to replace the left front spring anyways, and I dont know when I am getting new wheels, I am just going to go with a 2.5 spindle, 1" drop springs, and then a 4" drop in the rear for now. Its hard to tell where I want to be with 34 year old springs, and one of them is super sagging right now.

I had the same issue when I dropped mine. My front driver side spring had collapsed and it was a good 1 1/4” lower than my passenger side.

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