Thread: Drop it low

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Im looking at ordering 3 inch drop spindles for my 81 chevy pickup. My question is, do I need to use stock hieght springs or lowering springs?

I'd suggest the shorter springs and shocks as well as the dropped spindles. When the front is done as a package it always works out better!

Ok, I just dont wanna go much lower than 3 inches or I might have some clearance issues...

Originally Posted by zero_presence

Ok, I just dont wanna go much lower than 3 inches or I might have some clearance issues...

Call the guys at LMC Truck and talk to them about it. They know how their parts work together. I would think you would drop more than 3" if you put shorter springs on along with dropped spindles, but LMC can tell you before you end up with parts you've installed and can't return to somebody.

do the three inch spindles on the front and hanger and shackles in the back this will still have a little rake to it for a level truck do a 2/4

My brother Dan and I built lowered mini trucks years. The dropped spindle will be plenty in my opinion as it sounds you are not looking to be "slammed"

Don't forget a two inch dropped spring with a 3 inch dropped spindle gives you 5 inches of effective drop (or close to it) You could go with a 3 inch spindle and a 1 inch spring for a 4 inch drop.

Might be a hair too much of a drop for your application from what you have described.

Don Jr.