8 inch drop in front?

Stehl · 10-23-2009, 02:51 AM

ok, I have no idea if this would work, but I'd thought ill ask on here. No i have intentions of trying it, As i could not afford to try. but it would be sick to see someone who has done it.

Could you do 3inch lowering control arms + 3 inch belltech coils, and 2inch spindals for an 8 inch drop in the front?

and god knows what for the rear ahaha.

3inch lowering leaf. and some crazy as big block and a cnotch? hahah I have no clue.

orangedime · 10-23-2009, 02:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Stehl

hahah I have no clue.

That pretty much sums it up right there.

Stehl · 10-23-2009, 03:04 AM

yeah thats what i was thinking. But if it could be done, that would be sick

Droppedime08 · 10-23-2009, 03:06 AM

stupid. I had a 6in drop and it was borderline hard to drive on normal roads

anr62bvuk · 10-23-2009, 03:09 AM

I dont think you are supposed to use control arms and springs together.

orangedime · 10-23-2009, 03:09 AM

Yup 8in of suspension drop would only leave the frame about a **** hair off the ground.

slonlow2000 · 10-23-2009, 03:11 AM

Its called bags

s10pimpin209 · 10-23-2009, 04:20 AM

you would be so low you couldnt drive it lol . plus the max would be like a 6 inch drop any lower is unspoken of

S-10MASTER · 10-23-2009, 06:35 AM

Yeah that would be ****ing pointless. I hope you dont have any plans on moving it.

hooligan · 10-23-2009, 08:15 AM

i got 6/6 drop and my frame is inch off the ground and have no problems driving it and it still has good suspension the truck looks mean as hell that low all ways get complaments about it and everybody thinks i got bags on it its funny

Bootylicious · 10-23-2009, 09:28 AM

they make 3inch drop control arms?

Fortunat72 · 10-23-2009, 10:13 AM

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=3333

TRPLS10 · 10-23-2009, 11:24 AM

im sitting at 5/7 and my frame and skid plate isnt that pretty

wildman ss · 10-23-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hooligan

i got 6/6 drop and my frame is inch off the ground and have no problems driving it and it still has good suspension the truck looks mean as hell that low all ways get complaments about it and everybody thinks i got bags on it its funny

really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground?
get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low

baggedzq8 · 10-23-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wildman ss

really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground?
get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low

think before you post and realize that different tire sizes will effect how close the frame is to the ground...

colbye32 · 10-23-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wildman ss

really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground?
get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low

yea dude, for real.

if his skid was 1" off the ground he'd hit a damn pebble and bottom out.

edit :

and baggedzq8, i think brent understands smaller tires will put your frame closer to the ground, as the overall height of the vehicle will be dropped some.

but consider, if a trucks skid plate was 1" off the ground static. it simply wouldnt be driveable

Wrkn prgs · 10-23-2009, 01:13 PM

DJM 3" drop control arms
Belltech 2" Spindles
Belltech 1" drop spring
On a 24.5" tall tire

tohoopty · 10-23-2009, 01:16 PM

ive done a 8 inch drop in the back before.the front was on bags,and the rear was notched,and this was on 195/50/15's.and jayme thats on a un level gravel driveway but that shit was pretty low.ah those were the good days before it got body dropped

Wrkn prgs · 10-23-2009, 01:32 PM

Yeah, I noticed that the driveway has a bit of a hump in the center.. but it still goes to show it's not a good idea, lol. I've been meaning to drop you guys a line down there sometime, but the rear end went out a few weeks ago

Nitemare · 10-23-2009, 01:35 PM

dont use springs and control arms plz...

Stehl · 10-23-2009, 04:27 PM

I am not planning too, I was just wondering if it could be done. Apparently not. Or it could but would be badddddd.
Whats so bad about using control arms and springs with no spindal? My buddys truck has it?

Stehl · 10-23-2009, 04:40 PM

He has no spindals of course. just arms and 2inch coils. So a 5 inch drop? and 7 in the rear with a cnotch

Stehl · 10-23-2009, 04:42 PM

Here it is: Long bed

s10pimpin209 · 10-23-2009, 06:23 PM

ok here are some pics of when i took my 22s off for a bit

3 inch drop springs, 2 inch drop spindles and drop shocks along with 195/60/15 (24.2 inch diameter)

frame 3 inches off the ground, it wasn't fun

Wrkn prgs · 10-23-2009, 10:50 PM

Did you steal those tires off a Honda? Sheesh!

s10pimpin209 · 10-23-2009, 10:55 PM

lol they getting changed soon

hooligan · 10-25-2009, 10:23 PM

[quote=wildman ss;6586800]really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground?
get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low[/qusorry its a 1 1/2 i got 14s on it with 185/60 14 tires

Nitemare · 10-25-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10pimpin209

lol they getting changed soon

get 205/65/15, they fit well with the drop. 25.5 overall diameter. i have mine on steelies and love being able to turn lock to lock

Mattpyle · 10-26-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wildman ss

really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground?
get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low

Mine's just a tiny bit under 1" off the ground right now. Let's just say it sits most of the time until I finish other projects and can finish it up with bags.

It get's old really fast when you slam into ever reflector on the road when changing lanes and they fly up behind you in all directions

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tohoopty · 10-28-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wrkn prgs

Yeah, I noticed that the driveway has a bit of a hump in the center.. but it still goes to show it's not a good idea, lol. I've been meaning to drop you guys a line down there sometime, but the rear end went out a few weeks ago

thats sucks the rear went out.your not missing much here.

s10pimpin209 · 10-28-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nitemare

get 205/65/15, they fit well with the drop. 25.5 overall diameter. i have mine on steelies and love being able to turn lock to lock

is that what your running?

Nitemare · 10-28-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10pimpin209

is that what your running?

yeah that's what i purchased for my steelies for the winter. rides good because there is some sidewall, but they arent too too tall or anything i think its a perfect size for 15" rim and a drop

s10pimpin209 · 10-30-2009, 12:00 AM

oh ok for sure

10-23-2009, 02:51 AM	#1
Stehl Short White kid Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Location: In or around a computer. Or stafford Va User is: OffLine	8 inch drop in front? ok, I have no idea if this would work, but I'd thought ill ask on here. No i have intentions of trying it, As i could not afford to try. but it would be sick to see someone who has done it. Could you do 3inch lowering control arms + 3 inch belltech coils, and 2inch spindals for an 8 inch drop in the front? and god knows what for the rear ahaha. 3inch lowering leaf. and some crazy as big block and a cnotch? hahah I have no clue.
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10-23-2009, 02:54 AM	#2
orangedime It Burns When I Pee Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 518 Location: Burlington, VT User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Quote: Originally Posted by Stehl hahah I have no clue. That pretty much sums it up right there.
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10-23-2009, 03:04 AM	#3
Stehl Short White kid Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Location: In or around a computer. Or stafford Va User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? yeah thats what i was thinking. But if it could be done, that would be sick
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10-23-2009, 03:06 AM	#4
Droppedime08 Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,230 Location: Mooresville, NC User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? stupid. I had a 6in drop and it was borderline hard to drive on normal roads
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10-23-2009, 03:09 AM	#5
anr62bvuk Cu Cu Cu Yeah!!! Age: 27 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29 Location: Longview, TX User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? I dont think you are supposed to use control arms and springs together.
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10-23-2009, 03:09 AM	#6
orangedime It Burns When I Pee Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 518 Location: Burlington, VT User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Yup 8in of suspension drop would only leave the frame about a **** hair off the ground.
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10-23-2009, 03:11 AM	#7
slonlow2000 Stock Height Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,413 Location: Ironton, Mo User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Its called bags
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10-23-2009, 04:20 AM	#8
s10pimpin209 Knowledge is power. Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 826 Location: Stanislaus County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? you would be so low you couldnt drive it lol . plus the max would be like a 6 inch drop any lower is unspoken of
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10-23-2009, 06:35 AM	#9
S-10MASTER You can't say fuck Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,620 Location: 26.34°N 127.78°E -39.96Ft. User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Yeah that would be ****ing pointless. I hope you dont have any plans on moving it.
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10-23-2009, 08:15 AM	#10
hooligan Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22 Location: reading pa. User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? i got 6/6 drop and my frame is inch off the ground and have no problems driving it and it still has good suspension the truck looks mean as hell that low all ways get complaments about it and everybody thinks i got bags on it its funny
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10-23-2009, 09:28 AM	#11
Bootylicious I'm a sarcastic ass. Age: 25 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,976 Location: I'm a Masshole User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? they make 3inch drop control arms?
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10-23-2009, 10:13 AM	#12
Fortunat72 Goin Up Age: 18 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 242 Location: Northern NJ User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=3333
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10-23-2009, 11:24 AM	#13
TRPLS10 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 479 Location: Wichita Ks User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? im sitting at 5/7 and my frame and skid plate isnt that pretty
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10-23-2009, 12:53 PM	#14
wildman ss This is doo doo baby! Age: 19 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,993 Location: Marrietta/Lawrenceville, GA User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Quote: Originally Posted by hooligan i got 6/6 drop and my frame is inch off the ground and have no problems driving it and it still has good suspension the truck looks mean as hell that low all ways get complaments about it and everybody thinks i got bags on it its funny really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground? get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low
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10-23-2009, 01:05 PM	#15
baggedzq8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 778 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Quote: Originally Posted by wildman ss really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground? get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low think before you post and realize that different tire sizes will effect how close the frame is to the ground...
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10-23-2009, 01:06 PM	#16
colbye32 Laying hard on zq8s! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,699 Location: Conyers Ga User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Quote: Originally Posted by wildman ss really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground? get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low yea dude, for real. if his skid was 1" off the ground he'd hit a damn pebble and bottom out. edit : and baggedzq8, i think brent understands smaller tires will put your frame closer to the ground, as the overall height of the vehicle will be dropped some. but consider, if a trucks skid plate was 1" off the ground static. it simply wouldnt be driveable Last edited by colbye32 : 10-23-2009 at 01:08 PM.
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10-23-2009, 01:13 PM	#17
Wrkn prgs Useless posting member Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8,736 Location: Conover, Oh User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? DJM 3" drop control arms Belltech 2" Spindles Belltech 1" drop spring On a 24.5" tall tire
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10-23-2009, 01:16 PM	#18
tohoopty Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,845 Location: point pleasant wv User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? ive done a 8 inch drop in the back before.the front was on bags,and the rear was notched,and this was on 195/50/15's.and jayme thats on a un level gravel driveway but that shit was pretty low.ah those were the good days before it got body dropped Last edited by tohoopty : 10-23-2009 at 01:18 PM.
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10-23-2009, 01:32 PM	#19
Wrkn prgs Useless posting member Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8,736 Location: Conover, Oh User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Yeah, I noticed that the driveway has a bit of a hump in the center.. but it still goes to show it's not a good idea, lol. I've been meaning to drop you guys a line down there sometime, but the rear end went out a few weeks ago
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10-23-2009, 01:35 PM	#20
Nitemare keepin it freshhh Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,819 Location: pawtucket ri User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? dont use springs and control arms plz...
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10-23-2009, 04:27 PM	#21
Stehl Short White kid Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Location: In or around a computer. Or stafford Va User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? I am not planning too, I was just wondering if it could be done. Apparently not. Or it could but would be badddddd. Whats so bad about using control arms and springs with no spindal? My buddys truck has it?
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10-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#22
Stehl Short White kid Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Location: In or around a computer. Or stafford Va User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? He has no spindals of course. just arms and 2inch coils. So a 5 inch drop? and 7 in the rear with a cnotch
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10-23-2009, 04:42 PM	#23
Stehl Short White kid Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Location: In or around a computer. Or stafford Va User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Here it is: Long bed
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10-23-2009, 06:23 PM	#24
s10pimpin209 Knowledge is power. Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 826 Location: Stanislaus County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? ok here are some pics of when i took my 22s off for a bit 3 inch drop springs, 2 inch drop spindles and drop shocks along with 195/60/15 (24.2 inch diameter) frame 3 inches off the ground, it wasn't fun
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10-23-2009, 10:50 PM	#25
Wrkn prgs Useless posting member Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8,736 Location: Conover, Oh User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Did you steal those tires off a Honda? Sheesh!
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10-23-2009, 10:55 PM	#26
s10pimpin209 Knowledge is power. Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 826 Location: Stanislaus County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? lol they getting changed soon
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10-25-2009, 10:23 PM	#27
hooligan Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22 Location: reading pa. User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? [quote=wildman ss;6586800]really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground? get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low[/qusorry its a 1 1/2 i got 14s on it with 185/60 14 tires
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10-25-2009, 11:25 PM	#28
Nitemare keepin it freshhh Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,819 Location: pawtucket ri User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Quote: Originally Posted by s10pimpin209 lol they getting changed soon get 205/65/15, they fit well with the drop. 25.5 overall diameter. i have mine on steelies and love being able to turn lock to lock
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10-26-2009, 11:47 PM	#29
Mattpyle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 869 Location: Lacey, Wa. User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Quote: Originally Posted by wildman ss really? your skid plate is an inch off the ground? get out a ruler and see how big an inch is then think if your truck is actually that low Mine's just a tiny bit under 1" off the ground right now. Let's just say it sits most of the time until I finish other projects and can finish it up with bags. It get's old really fast when you slam into ever reflector on the road when changing lanes and they fly up behind you in all directions .
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10-28-2009, 03:54 PM	#30
tohoopty Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,845 Location: point pleasant wv User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Quote: Originally Posted by Wrkn prgs Yeah, I noticed that the driveway has a bit of a hump in the center.. but it still goes to show it's not a good idea, lol. I've been meaning to drop you guys a line down there sometime, but the rear end went out a few weeks ago thats sucks the rear went out.your not missing much here.
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10-28-2009, 04:21 PM	#31
s10pimpin209 Knowledge is power. Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 826 Location: Stanislaus County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Quote: Originally Posted by Nitemare get 205/65/15, they fit well with the drop. 25.5 overall diameter. i have mine on steelies and love being able to turn lock to lock is that what your running?
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10-28-2009, 04:39 PM	#32
Nitemare keepin it freshhh Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,819 Location: pawtucket ri User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? Quote: Originally Posted by s10pimpin209 is that what your running? yeah that's what i purchased for my steelies for the winter. rides good because there is some sidewall, but they arent too too tall or anything i think its a perfect size for 15" rim and a drop
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10-30-2009, 12:00 AM	#33
s10pimpin209 Knowledge is power. Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 826 Location: Stanislaus County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: 8 inch drop in front? oh ok for sure
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