Low...ok, now how do i go lower?

K Dawg ONE · 10-19-2007, 01:06 PM

I just recently did (er, am doing, lol) a 3/4 drop on my 95 2WD. Im using springs and blocks as well as Nitro-2 shocks.
Obviously, im gonna wanna be lower in the future. Wihtout going to air (which will prolly be next summer), what is my next step to be lower?
Im guessing i could throw some ZQ8 leafs in the rear and spindles up front?
I guess my question is, what should i do to 'build' upon the drop i currentyl have?

(also, im running 20's...i dont have my new tires but am guessing ill prolly go 245-35 20 or 225-35-20)

bmxbang · 10-19-2007, 08:13 PM

im at 5/6 with 20s on dang i cant remember the tire size and i took them off for the winter last weekend.

front-spindles , 3 inch drop coils

rear- 3 inch blocks , 3 inch drop springs

all belltech although if you go that low your going to wanna notch it if you dont you will only have like an inch clearance. this is on a 2dr.

K Dawg ONE · 10-19-2007, 09:45 PM

^^Thanks matt, that helps alot...i know the tires are away, but, any chance of finding out for me the size? Thanks.
Also, any pics of your notch?

(and im guessing you meant leafs and not springs in the rear, lol)

Madkaw_16 · 10-20-2007, 12:32 AM

Do a bolt in notch from SD. I did a monster notch on my 4dr. and i have like 8'' of room. Bolt in for blazers is so much easier.

wildman ss · 10-20-2007, 12:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE

^^Thanks matt, that helps alot...i know the tires are away, but, any chance of finding out for me the size? Thanks.
Also, any pics of your notch?

(and im guessing you meant leafs and not springs in the rear, lol)

technically they're leaf springs

cpolaris502 · 10-20-2007, 03:22 AM

the next thing to get would be drop spindles for the front, you'll want those when you bag it so you can make it easier later and get them now.

in back you can pull a leaf out of the pack, that usually will give about 1.5"

but like they said, you will want a notch, or just hold out til you bag it. when i was 4.5" dropped i bottomed out pretty good, not too often though. i had 3" blocks and a pulled leaf.

K Dawg ONE · 10-20-2007, 10:10 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. In terms of pulling a leaf, what happens to the ride quality? Also, which one of the leafs would i pull or does it not matter?

Madkaw_16 · 10-20-2007, 01:50 PM

Ride quality sucks compared to buying the drop leafs. Pull the middle one, there's a how to in the dropping it section.

bmxbang · 10-22-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE

Thanks for all the info guys. In terms of pulling a leaf, what happens to the ride quality? Also, which one of the leafs would i pull or does it not matter?

well when i pulled a leaf out of my stock leaf pack i couldnt tell much of a differance to tell you the truth in the ride. but yeah i dont remember what one i pulled either but like Madkaw_16 said theres a thread about it in the how 2 section. but my ride got worse once i got the drop leafs

(3inch drop leafs + 3inch blocks + no notch + stock rear shocks = 1inch of travel with a half a tank of gas and thats with nobody in it) not a fun ride

but with a notch you have nothing to worry about it man

this weekend when i go home ill look at my stock leafs and see what one i pulled and get the tire size for you also. but one thing i cant inform you about is the notch... because i dont have one... Madkaw_16 would be able to help you on that im sure super good guy ive meet him and plus his is a 4dr also.

greencactus3 · 10-22-2007, 08:16 PM

pull the second longest leaf.
and personal experience, for daily driving with no load in the bed, pulling 1 leaf made it ride soooo much better than stock.

10-19-2007, 01:06 PM	#1
K Dawg ONE CDN 2WD 2Gen 4-Door! Age: 27 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,849 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Low...ok, now how do i go lower? I just recently did (er, am doing, lol) a 3/4 drop on my 95 2WD. Im using springs and blocks as well as Nitro-2 shocks. Obviously, im gonna wanna be lower in the future. Wihtout going to air (which will prolly be next summer), what is my next step to be lower? Im guessing i could throw some ZQ8 leafs in the rear and spindles up front? I guess my question is, what should i do to 'build' upon the drop i currentyl have? (also, im running 20's...i dont have my new tires but am guessing ill prolly go 245-35 20 or 225-35-20)
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-19-2007, 08:13 PM	#2
bmxbang Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,021 Location: Bluesprings, MO User is: OffLine	Re: Low...ok, now how do i go lower? im at 5/6 with 20s on dang i cant remember the tire size and i took them off for the winter last weekend. front-spindles , 3 inch drop coils rear- 3 inch blocks , 3 inch drop springs all belltech although if you go that low your going to wanna notch it if you dont you will only have like an inch clearance. this is on a 2dr. Last edited by bmxbang : 10-19-2007 at 08:15 PM.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-19-2007, 09:45 PM	#3
K Dawg ONE CDN 2WD 2Gen 4-Door! Age: 27 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,849 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Low...ok, now how do i go lower? ^^Thanks matt, that helps alot...i know the tires are away, but, any chance of finding out for me the size? Thanks. Also, any pics of your notch? (and im guessing you meant leafs and not springs in the rear, lol)
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-20-2007, 12:32 AM	#4
Madkaw_16 Definite Obsessions Age: 28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 708 Location: K.C. Mo User is: Online	Re: Low...ok, now how do i go lower? Do a bolt in notch from SD. I did a monster notch on my 4dr. and i have like 8'' of room. Bolt in for blazers is so much easier.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-20-2007, 12:45 AM	#5
wildman ss This is doo doo baby! Age: 19 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,993 Location: Marrietta/Lawrenceville, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Low...ok, now how do i go lower? Quote: Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE ^^Thanks matt, that helps alot...i know the tires are away, but, any chance of finding out for me the size? Thanks. Also, any pics of your notch? (and im guessing you meant leafs and not springs in the rear, lol) technically they're leaf springs
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-20-2007, 03:22 AM	#6
cpolaris502 The Dreamsicle Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,054 Location: Rogers, MN User is: OffLine	Re: Low...ok, now how do i go lower? the next thing to get would be drop spindles for the front, you'll want those when you bag it so you can make it easier later and get them now. in back you can pull a leaf out of the pack, that usually will give about 1.5" but like they said, you will want a notch, or just hold out til you bag it. when i was 4.5" dropped i bottomed out pretty good, not too often though. i had 3" blocks and a pulled leaf.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-20-2007, 10:10 AM	#7
K Dawg ONE CDN 2WD 2Gen 4-Door! Age: 27 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,849 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Low...ok, now how do i go lower? Thanks for all the info guys. In terms of pulling a leaf, what happens to the ride quality? Also, which one of the leafs would i pull or does it not matter?
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-20-2007, 01:50 PM	#8
Madkaw_16 Definite Obsessions Age: 28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 708 Location: K.C. Mo User is: Online	Re: Low...ok, now how do i go lower? Ride quality sucks compared to buying the drop leafs. Pull the middle one, there's a how to in the dropping it section.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-22-2007, 07:15 PM	#9
bmxbang Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,021 Location: Bluesprings, MO User is: OffLine	Re: Low...ok, now how do i go lower? Quote: Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE Thanks for all the info guys. In terms of pulling a leaf, what happens to the ride quality? Also, which one of the leafs would i pull or does it not matter? well when i pulled a leaf out of my stock leaf pack i couldnt tell much of a differance to tell you the truth in the ride. but yeah i dont remember what one i pulled either but like Madkaw_16 said theres a thread about it in the how 2 section. but my ride got worse once i got the drop leafs (3inch drop leafs + 3inch blocks + no notch + stock rear shocks = 1inch of travel with a half a tank of gas and thats with nobody in it) not a fun ride but with a notch you have nothing to worry about it man this weekend when i go home ill look at my stock leafs and see what one i pulled and get the tire size for you also. but one thing i cant inform you about is the notch... because i dont have one... Madkaw_16 would be able to help you on that im sure super good guy ive meet him and plus his is a 4dr also.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-22-2007, 08:16 PM	#10
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,488 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Low...ok, now how do i go lower? pull the second longest leaf. and personal experience, for daily driving with no load in the bed, pulling 1 leaf made it ride soooo much better than stock.
	[Reply w/Quote]