My advice on lowering your truck static.

[tpichevy]

hes a newbe, cut him some slack haha

use the search mode in the site it does wonders!

[92 sierra slx]

a 5/8 i should only have to cut to bolt in the notch right and maybe trime stock arms
i plan on using djm componets
spindals,springs,shackles,and a flip kit

[drpdshrty]

regular bolt in notch wont be deep enough. you will need super C notch. You also will need to trip your bed support over your differential.

[92 sierra slx]

yeah i knew about trimming above diff but forgot to add it and i dont want to cut up my bed nor do i have the extra scrtach to get a super c maybe in the summer or next winter but ill make due with bolt in for a while

[drpdshrty]

you could invest in a set of helper bags for the time being

[nevada89gmc]

Lots of info here. My question....I got a 89 gmc sierra sle swb and want to do a 3/4 drop, can I do it with springs & shocks, then what about alignemnt or frontend adjustments? Who makes a good kit? Depending on costs I would like to see what spindles and spring would cost also. I have a 70 chevy with 2/4 drop and no problems, the newer trucks I don't know much about yet. Thanks.

[tpichevy]

im runnin 5/8 with 26" tall tires and i have never had any problems with the bolt in notch....you will be just fine!!

[tpichevy]

Originally Posted by nevada89gmc

Lots of info here. My question....I got a 89 gmc sierra sle swb and want to do a 3/4 drop, can I do it with springs & shocks, then what about alignemnt or frontend adjustments? Who makes a good kit? Depending on costs I would like to see what spindles and spring would cost also. I have a 70 chevy with 2/4 drop and no problems, the newer trucks I don't know much about yet. Thanks.

yes they make a 3" drop spring for our trucks...hangers and shakles in the rear!

[92 sierra slx]

if i do the 5/8 will i rub or anything on a 275/65/15

[jphub]

i have a 2000 sierra long bed want to do a 4/6 and do 20x8.5 in front 20x10 in rear. Is it better to do spindles o lower control arms? Also daily driver

[92 sierra slx]

spindles are better and cheaper cause with arms you have to realign spindles you do not

[jphub]

Thank. Belltech or DJM?

[CKTA]

Originally Posted by 92 sierra slx

cause with arms you have to realign spindles you do not

110% wrong. You need an allignment ANY time you touch the front suspension...PERIOD.

[jphub]

Yea i knew i would just trying to figure out best way. Most kits show arms instead of spindle for my truck.

[92 sierra slx]

im getting djm stuff but both are good beltech just a little more pricey

[thecodeman]

Originally Posted by CKTA

110% wrong. You need an allignment ANY time you touch the front suspension...PERIOD.

Correct. And drop coils in conjunction with drop arms will really F up your front suspension

[nevada89gmc]

So who makes a good 3/4 drop kit? Also should I go with the shocks that is packaged in the kit? Or is there different recommendations for type of ride, useage etc.? What is the travel difference between stock height shocks and ones for a 3/4 drop? Thanks again.

[tpichevy]

Who out there is runnin the QA1 shocks...how do they like them...what do you have them on? This would be about the best shock for tunnin in the ride and feel of how it rides. They cost alot but with the right parts your truck can handle like a slot car. Ive been thinkin about installin my shock-waves from ART with some ART 3/8" block valves and a tank out back under the bed, then run some QA1s out back to help fine tune ride performance and handling on the street and track.
The difference between stock shocks and drop shock are mostly travle and load/rebound specs.

[RLC0503]

I've read this whole thread 3 times in the past month and I learn more and more everytime. Thank for all the knowledge and good info.

[92 sierra slx]

ok i just did a 3/6
djm springs
and flipkit
with bell tech nitro2 shocks upfront
rides great
it'll ride even better when i get the notch in back
i plan on going 5/8 in a few months with spindles and shackles