lowering my 1987 silverado

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So i've been really struggling to find a full lowering kit for my truck. i can find one with some of the parts i need, but im looking for the full kit. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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How low are you trying to go?
 

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So as far as lowering goes. Do I need to run drop spindles or can I roll without them?
 

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You want to lower (the front) 3/4 of an inch and you're looking for a kit?

Dude.
Just cut the springs and call it good. Looks to me like the truck has already been lowered some...?
I'm not a fan of drop spindles in these trucks and would avoid their use if possible.
I'm a shackles/hangers/and springs kind of guy.

2/4 and no more! :headbang:

That's where you are though? Rally wheels and trim rings...man the truck looks cool !

Maybe only shackles in the back and not hangers though huh?
 

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You want to lower (the front) 3/4 of an inch and you're looking for a kit?

Dude.
Just cut the springs and call it good. Looks to me like the truck has already been lowered some...?
I'm not a fan of drop spindles in these trucks and would avoid their use if possible.
I'm a shackles/hangers/and springs kind of guy.

2/4 and no more! :headbang:

That's where you are though? Rally wheels and trim rings...man the truck looks cool !

Maybe only shackles in the back and not hangers though huh?
He’s gotta mean a 3 / 4 drop and not a 3/4” right?
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He’s gotta mean a 3 / 4 drop and not a 3/4” right?
Lolol

Yes you are exactly right. I just wanna make sure ride quality isn't going to be compromised a whole lot
 

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You want to lower (the front) 3/4 of an inch and you're looking for a kit?

Dude.
Just cut the springs and call it good. Looks to me like the truck has already been lowered some...?
I'm not a fan of drop spindles in these trucks and would avoid their use if possible.
I'm a shackles/hangers/and springs kind of guy.

2/4 and no more! :headbang:

That's where you are though? Rally wheels and trim rings...man the truck looks cool !

Maybe only shackles in the back and not hangers though huh?

It's a pretty dope truck. 112,*** original miles. Only bad rust spot is drivers side cab corner. Even the underside is pretty kosher.
 

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Just trying to do a 3/4"


Pretty funny! That says 3/4 inch though, right?

Muahahahahahhah! Damn that's funny!

Dude, just cut it ahahah:idiot:

:patriot:

:sawzall:

If you stick with a 2 or even 3 inch front with 4 out back it'll be fiiiiine.
Prolly ride terrific!
One round of spring is about two inches worth of drop. I think if you cut one and a half rounds the ride quality WILL suffer.
You'll have to buy drop shocks and I would simply buy a replacement lowering spring if you insist on 3 inches. Easy-peesy. You can rent a spring compressor for FREE.

The hardest part will be pulling the bed, to drop the gas tank, so you can drill out the rivets, to swap hangers - but that is DEFINATELY the way to go :waytogo: AND it's CHEAP!

:superhack:

Plus people are weak, stupid, AND lazy so they never change the hangers..
 
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