Basic Body Dropping

11-04-2002, 06:07 PM

I want 3 1/4 inches and it a manuel, v-6 standard cab.

Articdrop · 11-05-2002, 03:10 AM

I saw somewhere that Str8 Twizted has a 5" bodydropped Minivan, So I know an S-10 would be cake for them.

xtremer-pxl · 11-05-2002, 09:09 AM

Silver Star Customs in Miss. can do them.

11-05-2002, 05:13 PM

Yea but I want a stock floor body dropped. I don't think the mini van had a stock floor body drop. Was it sitting on 18s and 20s and the gas door on the roof? O yea I would like the shop to be in nc or va.

Articdrop · 11-05-2002, 11:34 PM

There is a shop in Kannapolis, NC......

POS-10 · 11-06-2002, 02:40 AM

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Originally posted by IntenseMtrsprts7
Ya your bed will be ALOT easier.

I think I had a harder time with the bed, especially since I don't know how to weld very well. It's really hard to weld sideways. I ended up riveting and spot welding the sides bacj together cause I'm in a rush.

JoshJPKustoms · 11-06-2002, 12:35 PM

My cab was way easier than my bed! Bed was pretty tough actually!

11-06-2002, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by Articdrop
There is a shop in Kannapolis, NC......

Yea thats Str8 Twizted Customz. Do you know if they do stock floor body drops yet.

Articdrop · 11-06-2002, 10:37 PM

Not really sure since I live in Alaska. Give them a call. The number should be easy to find. I will try and remember where I saw it and post or PM you the number.

11-07-2002, 07:16 PM

I will email them tonight because I emailed them on a price for bags and they will be doing them for me.

Articdrop · 11-08-2002, 02:36 AM

Glad I could help.

SlammedDime · 11-08-2002, 02:49 AM

What is the principal behind a stock floor body drop compared to a regular body drop. How do they differ?

POS-10 · 11-08-2002, 04:36 AM

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Originally posted by CrispyMnMLuver
What is the principal behind a stock floor body drop compared to a regular body drop. How do they differ?

Stock floor is better cause your seat doesn't move up, but you have to do some extra frame work.

After my regular body drop, my seat was super close to the stock steering wheel and I didn't have a tilt column so I had to buy a 13 1/2" steering wheel. It helped, but I think I need a tilt wheel. If I get into an accident my nads might get demolished by the steering wheel LOL.

JoshJPKustoms · 11-08-2002, 03:55 PM

Stock floor body drops you don't cut out the cab floor and lift it up..you cut down the frame and reinforce it. Stock floor is much more difficult than a regular body drop. and a regular body drop your cab is moved Up wards however far you body drop it thus, you will be sitting higher/close to the roof which makes it a pain in the ass but its fun...Peace

SlammedDime · 11-08-2002, 04:01 PM

So would I be able to a 2" stock floor drop and a 1.5 inch cab drop to give me a 3.5 inch total

11-08-2002, 05:39 PM

Hey Dragit how much would you charge me for a stock floor body drop. I want 3.25 inches. Its a 95 v-6 standard cab and its a manuel. I also want to keep as much stock hood as I can.

IntenseMtrsprts7 · 11-08-2002, 07:33 PM

Since he hasn't responded yet I'll try to fill you in on what I think. I know hes done his truck and a few others, I'm not too sure if he'd do yours but I don't know for sure...he might be up for it! But the shop him and I work specializes in stock floor body drops. It's located in Ohio, check out our website in my sig and you can email our boss if Josh doesn't want to do it. Talk to Josh first though.

11-08-2002, 07:34 PM

O I was just asking to try and get some prices. I think ohio is a little too far for a body drop.

IntenseMtrsprts7 · 11-09-2002, 04:15 AM

Well he hasnt responded yet...heres his email addy jschatz@minot.com

11-09-2002, 11:12 AM

Thanks I just emailed him.

JoshJPKustoms · 11-09-2002, 12:24 PM

NC...I havent done stock floor yet. Ive only done regualr. Ive studied stock floors up close tho. I think i would try it on my own **** before anybody elses! The e-mail I sent you was the prices from james in ohio!

11-09-2002, 01:41 PM

Yea thanks!!!

POS-10 · 11-09-2002, 10:59 PM

Honestly, make sure you have a reputable shop like JPKustoms do the body drop. You don't want some shop to give you back your truck in half ass condition, or worse yet start hacking up your truck and not put it back right.

11-10-2002, 01:00 AM

Yea I would hate for them to take months to do it too. Thats why I want to see if str8twizted customz will do a stock floor bodydrop.

slow x · 11-10-2002, 02:36 PM

i didnt see anyone commenting about the abs or fuse block harness where do you move the fuse block with out cutting wires and the picture really didnt show it very well but doies anyone have a picture of teh abs reloated??
dave

***AVTekk*** · 11-11-2002, 01:46 AM

relocated? pfftt funny...i just cut that sucker out. a brass Tee and some double flaring and im set.

POS-10 · 11-11-2002, 02:04 AM

bodydropping involves a lot of improvising, fabrication, and sometimes sacrificing

11-11-2002, 10:21 AM

Yes it does.

s15_2ground · 11-11-2002, 10:43 AM

i'll have to agree with that one...

hey, anyone done a 4.3 with a column shifter? what the hell do i do to that linkage?

IntenseMtrsprts7 · 11-11-2002, 02:00 PM

Well I'm decided, once I find a turd car to drive I'm gonna b/d mine.

POS-10 · 11-11-2002, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by s15_2ground
i'll have to agree with that one...

hey, anyone done a 4.3 with a column shifter? what the hell do i do to that linkage?

get a floor shifter lol. nah, i feel your pain. the steering column is the most trouble some part. is the shift rod too long or is the shifter arm on the column hitting the engine?

Got_20s · 11-11-2002, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by slow x
i didnt see anyone commenting about the abs or fuse block harness a picture of teh abs reloated??
dave

Here's my ABS solution...... As for the fuse block, check the pics in my gallery, the link is in the sig.

s15_2ground · 11-12-2002, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by POS-10
get a floor shifter lol. nah, i feel your pain. the steering column is the most trouble some part. is the shift rod too long or is the shifter arm on the column hitting the engine?

hmmm, good question, the linkage piece(arm) is way too long, as for the column piece hitting the engine, good question...

11-12-2002, 09:19 PM

Could I run any type of innerfender in the front if I have my truck body dropped on 20s all around.

EyePoppin · 11-12-2002, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by SlammedOranges
heres a nice question... what happens to the interior panels.. dosent the body go down and the floor go up? if so the panels are going to have to be shortened. and the extra cab seats can not be reinstalled?

Im un sure if this has been said or not...but u can do a stock floor body drop and u can get away with everything that is on the interior of ure truck...and the BD isnt that hard to perform.

EyePoppin · 11-12-2002, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by NCHEVYHEVN
Could I run any type of innerfender in the front if I have my truck body dropped on 20s all around.

if u have hydros yes if u are bagged good luck untucking a 20 in the front.

POS-10 · 11-13-2002, 12:54 AM

Yeah, does anybody have any pics of fabbed up inner fenders? I need to fab some up and need ideas. I was thinking of looking for fenders used when you make your own trailer. I also remember drag_it talking about using part of a wheelbarrow. Any other suggestions?

00s-ten00 · 11-14-2002, 01:21 PM

try modifying a fullsize inner fender...that might work??? but what do i know im still tucking 15's hahahah

11-14-2002, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by POS-10
Yeah, does anybody have any pics of fabbed up inner fenders? I need to fab some up and need ideas. I was thinking of looking for fenders used when you make your own trailer. I also remember drag_it talking about using part of a wheelbarrow. Any other suggestions?

The trailer fenders would work and the part about the wheelbaroow was to use part of it to tub the firewall.

JoshJPKustoms · 11-16-2002, 12:32 AM

Yeah, the wheelbarrel was for the tubbed firewall.. Here are a few pics of my bed..sorry for the ****ty quality my digi sucks ass...

JoshJPKustoms · 11-16-2002, 12:39 AM

I welded my fenderwell right to my bedrails, eventually be a perfect transition and u shouldnt be able to tell...

JoshJPKustoms · 11-16-2002, 12:41 AM

JoshJPKustoms · 11-16-2002, 12:42 AM

I have a few more, But the quality is so crappy i dont feel like posting. Hopefully I can get good ass camera lined up so i can take some better pictues, maybe a few with the bed on and layed out..we'll see what happens this weekend!

POS-10 · 11-20-2002, 01:06 AM

Here's a pic of how to reposition the steering column. It's really simple, just redrill the holes, bolt it back down, and that's it

POS-10 · 11-20-2002, 01:09 AM

My ghetto inner fender and a/c delete plate. Looks janky, but hey, it works for me

POS-10 · 11-20-2002, 01:09 AM

different angle

***AVTekk*** · 11-20-2002, 01:13 AM

ya um wtf dude..if ya gonna do somethin, do it right..then you dont end up with the beater truck that everyone makes fun of at shows

POS-10 · 11-20-2002, 04:13 AM

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Originally posted by AVTekk
ya um wtf dude..if ya gonna do somethin, do it right..then you dont end up with the beater truck that everyone makes fun of at shows

Well, I just wont open my hood then:mixed:

It's not a show truck anyway, it's a daily driver

11-20-2002, 08:34 PM

How hard was it too remove the a/c and heat. What did you do with the heater core? And where did you run the coolant lines from the heater core?

***AVTekk*** · 11-20-2002, 08:44 PM

heat isnt really gone, just the blower motor is missing. so if the blower motor is missing, obviously theres no heat cuz there nothing to push the hot air at you. heater core is still in position tho. if you want to get rid of it, just barrel the line together in a loop

11-04-2002, 06:07 PM	#51
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	I want 3 1/4 inches and it a manuel, v-6 standard cab.
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11-05-2002, 03:10 AM	#52
Articdrop Registered User Age: 40 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 47 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska User is: OffLine	I saw somewhere that Str8 Twizted has a 5" bodydropped Minivan, So I know an S-10 would be cake for them.
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11-05-2002, 09:09 AM	#53
xtremer-pxl little pink pink Age: 31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,369 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Silver Star Customs in Miss. can do them.
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11-05-2002, 05:13 PM	#54
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	Yea but I want a stock floor body dropped. I don't think the mini van had a stock floor body drop. Was it sitting on 18s and 20s and the gas door on the roof? O yea I would like the shop to be in nc or va.
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11-05-2002, 11:34 PM	#55
Articdrop Registered User Age: 40 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 47 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska User is: OffLine	There is a shop in Kannapolis, NC......
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11-06-2002, 02:40 AM	#56
POS-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 369 Location: Honolulu User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by IntenseMtrsprts7 Ya your bed will be ALOT easier. I think I had a harder time with the bed, especially since I don't know how to weld very well. It's really hard to weld sideways. I ended up riveting and spot welding the sides bacj together cause I'm in a rush.
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11-06-2002, 12:35 PM	#57
JoshJPKustoms Draggin body member Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,141 Location: Minot North Dakota User is: OffLine	My cab was way easier than my bed! Bed was pretty tough actually!
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11-06-2002, 08:00 PM	#58
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	Quote: Originally posted by Articdrop There is a shop in Kannapolis, NC...... Yea thats Str8 Twizted Customz. Do you know if they do stock floor body drops yet.
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11-06-2002, 10:37 PM	#59
Articdrop Registered User Age: 40 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 47 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska User is: OffLine	Not really sure since I live in Alaska. Give them a call. The number should be easy to find. I will try and remember where I saw it and post or PM you the number.
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11-07-2002, 07:16 PM	#60
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	I will email them tonight because I emailed them on a price for bags and they will be doing them for me.
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11-08-2002, 02:36 AM	#61
Articdrop Registered User Age: 40 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 47 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska User is: OffLine	Glad I could help.
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11-08-2002, 02:49 AM	#62
SlammedDime Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,717 Location: Glendale, AZ User is: OffLine	What is the principal behind a stock floor body drop compared to a regular body drop. How do they differ?
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11-08-2002, 04:36 AM	#63
POS-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 369 Location: Honolulu User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by CrispyMnMLuver What is the principal behind a stock floor body drop compared to a regular body drop. How do they differ? Stock floor is better cause your seat doesn't move up, but you have to do some extra frame work. After my regular body drop, my seat was super close to the stock steering wheel and I didn't have a tilt column so I had to buy a 13 1/2" steering wheel. It helped, but I think I need a tilt wheel. If I get into an accident my nads might get demolished by the steering wheel LOL.
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11-08-2002, 03:55 PM	#64
JoshJPKustoms Draggin body member Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,141 Location: Minot North Dakota User is: OffLine	Stock floor body drops you don't cut out the cab floor and lift it up..you cut down the frame and reinforce it. Stock floor is much more difficult than a regular body drop. and a regular body drop your cab is moved Up wards however far you body drop it thus, you will be sitting higher/close to the roof which makes it a pain in the ass but its fun...Peace
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11-08-2002, 04:01 PM	#65
SlammedDime Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,717 Location: Glendale, AZ User is: OffLine	So would I be able to a 2" stock floor drop and a 1.5 inch cab drop to give me a 3.5 inch total
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11-08-2002, 05:39 PM	#66
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	Hey Dragit how much would you charge me for a stock floor body drop. I want 3.25 inches. Its a 95 v-6 standard cab and its a manuel. I also want to keep as much stock hood as I can.
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11-08-2002, 07:33 PM	#67
IntenseMtrsprts7 Bolt-On Body Dropz Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,722 Location: St. Louis Pavement User is: OffLine	Since he hasn't responded yet I'll try to fill you in on what I think. I know hes done his truck and a few others, I'm not too sure if he'd do yours but I don't know for sure...he might be up for it! But the shop him and I work specializes in stock floor body drops. It's located in Ohio, check out our website in my sig and you can email our boss if Josh doesn't want to do it. Talk to Josh first though.
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11-08-2002, 07:34 PM	#68
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	O I was just asking to try and get some prices. I think ohio is a little too far for a body drop.
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11-09-2002, 04:15 AM	#69
IntenseMtrsprts7 Bolt-On Body Dropz Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,722 Location: St. Louis Pavement User is: OffLine	Well he hasnt responded yet...heres his email addy jschatz@minot.com
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11-09-2002, 11:12 AM	#70
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	Thanks I just emailed him.
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11-09-2002, 12:24 PM	#71
JoshJPKustoms Draggin body member Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,141 Location: Minot North Dakota User is: OffLine	NC...I havent done stock floor yet. Ive only done regualr. Ive studied stock floors up close tho. I think i would try it on my own **** before anybody elses! The e-mail I sent you was the prices from james in ohio!
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11-09-2002, 01:41 PM	#72
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	Yea thanks!!!
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11-09-2002, 10:59 PM	#73
POS-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 369 Location: Honolulu User is: OffLine	Honestly, make sure you have a reputable shop like JPKustoms do the body drop. You don't want some shop to give you back your truck in half ass condition, or worse yet start hacking up your truck and not put it back right.
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11-10-2002, 01:00 AM	#74
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	Yea I would hate for them to take months to do it too. Thats why I want to see if str8twizted customz will do a stock floor bodydrop.
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11-10-2002, 02:36 PM	#75
slow x rolling them ds Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 348 Location: hilton ny User is: OffLine	i didnt see anyone commenting about the abs or fuse block harness where do you move the fuse block with out cutting wires and the picture really didnt show it very well but doies anyone have a picture of teh abs reloated?? dave
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11-11-2002, 02:04 AM	#77
POS-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 369 Location: Honolulu User is: OffLine	bodydropping involves a lot of improvising, fabrication, and sometimes sacrificing
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11-11-2002, 10:21 AM	#78
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	Yes it does.
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11-11-2002, 10:43 AM	#79
s15_2ground _-¯xcess [ )raggage Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 227 Location: Virginia User is: OffLine	i'll have to agree with that one... hey, anyone done a 4.3 with a column shifter? what the hell do i do to that linkage?
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11-11-2002, 02:00 PM	#80
IntenseMtrsprts7 Bolt-On Body Dropz Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,722 Location: St. Louis Pavement User is: OffLine	Well I'm decided, once I find a turd car to drive I'm gonna b/d mine.
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11-11-2002, 02:22 PM	#81
POS-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 369 Location: Honolulu User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by s15_2ground i'll have to agree with that one... hey, anyone done a 4.3 with a column shifter? what the hell do i do to that linkage? get a floor shifter lol. nah, i feel your pain. the steering column is the most trouble some part. is the shift rod too long or is the shifter arm on the column hitting the engine?
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11-12-2002, 09:13 AM	#83
s15_2ground _-¯xcess [ )raggage Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 227 Location: Virginia User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by POS-10 get a floor shifter lol. nah, i feel your pain. the steering column is the most trouble some part. is the shift rod too long or is the shifter arm on the column hitting the engine? hmmm, good question, the linkage piece(arm) is way too long, as for the column piece hitting the engine, good question...
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11-12-2002, 09:19 PM	#84
NCHEVYHEVN Posts: n/a Location: User is:	Could I run any type of innerfender in the front if I have my truck body dropped on 20s all around.
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11-12-2002, 10:49 PM	#85
EyePoppin Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,780 Location: Grand Rapids, MI User is: OffLine	Re: this is a nice ? Quote: Originally posted by SlammedOranges heres a nice question... what happens to the interior panels.. dosent the body go down and the floor go up? if so the panels are going to have to be shortened. and the extra cab seats can not be reinstalled? Im un sure if this has been said or not...but u can do a stock floor body drop and u can get away with everything that is on the interior of ure truck...and the BD isnt that hard to perform.
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11-12-2002, 10:50 PM	#86
EyePoppin Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,780 Location: Grand Rapids, MI User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by NCHEVYHEVN Could I run any type of innerfender in the front if I have my truck body dropped on 20s all around. if u have hydros yes if u are bagged good luck untucking a 20 in the front.
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11-13-2002, 12:54 AM	#87
POS-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 369 Location: Honolulu User is: OffLine	Yeah, does anybody have any pics of fabbed up inner fenders? I need to fab some up and need ideas. I was thinking of looking for fenders used when you make your own trailer. I also remember drag_it talking about using part of a wheelbarrow. Any other suggestions?
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