All of your 2/3 drop info here!

[03 S10 eXtreme]

Quote: Originally Posted by xHAWKx

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f198/pictures-and-steps-on-how-to-cut-the-bumpstop-brackets-off-690/

and yeah you have to cut them off or you'll axle will hit em on big bumps

imma have to do that too? err im guessing that this 2/3 drop will void my warrenty?

[03 S10 eXtreme]

how hard is it to remove the bump stops? or that link was the bump stop?

[HAWK]

that link was a how-to on removing the bumpstops, you can use air tools or a sawzall

and yes you will have to remove them, and yes it will void your warrenty (at least what i've heard)

[03 S10 eXtreme]

ah serious? damn i cant void the warrenty shizz..its a 03 and the rents got the extended warrenty..they'd kill me if i voided it.. err..damnit..thanks anyways..at least i'll know wut to do wen i actually do it then..thanks again..

[red03xdime]

From what ive heard itll only void your suspensions part of the warranty

[03 S10 eXtreme]

ic ic..hmm..err..i dunno..hawaii has some mean pot holes..well not that i go over all of em..but yea...err gotta think about this one, thanks though

[wellsheit]

So the spacer will raise one side up to match the other? or lower one side to match the other?

also...bump stops look like a pain in the arse

Brad

[03 S10 eXtreme]

err..oh ya..that reminds me..where do the spacers go? which end? which side? easy? hard?

[tru_blu_xtreme]

dude, sounds like you got audio problems if your blowing fuses/amps, you better be fixin that soon or your going to do some damage to your bat or alt.

sorry not on subject

[03 S10 eXtreme]

Quote: Originally Posted by tru_blu_xtreme

dude, sounds like you got audio problems if your blowing fuses/amps, you better be fixin that soon or your going to do some damage to your bat or alt.

sorry not on subject

huh? oh in my sig? ah i found the prob already..the amp was defective..bleh imma get it fixed..i have a old skoo RF runnnin my subs now..its all gee..thanks tho

[C.Cole]

so you guys are saying that the zq8 sus only lowers the front 1.5" or did they lower the back too and if so how much and how?

[HAWK]

the front is lowered 1.5" with drop springs

the rear is lowered 1.5" with a pulled leaf


some say it's a total of 2" all the way around.. because the x tires are more low profile or somethin.. but it's about 1.5" all the way around

[C.Cole]

so by buying a 2/3 drop kit like the one in this sticky i would have a total of 3.5/4.5 drop in comparison to a stock s10 not zq8 right.

[HAWK]

Yup, as long as you use the drop spindles and blocks as it says in the first post you'll get the 1.5" + 2" = 3.5" up front and 1.5" +3" = 4.5"

:thumbup:

and to answer about it being compared to a stock s10 no zq8 yes you have a 4/5 (as most say instead of 3.5/4.5) and compared to any other zq8 you have a 2/3 drop more

[C.Cole]

cool, thats what i figured but wanted to make sure thanks.

[HAWK]

no problem dude, glad we could help ya out :thumbup:

[Phildo]

Quote: Originally Posted by xHAWKx

the rear is lowered 1.5" with a pulled leaf

that's actually incorrect. yes, it has one less leaf than base model, but pulling a leaf from a base model does not give you a zq8 pack. it's actually a stiffer spring.

[Phildo]

and i know there was some other info i was supposed to post, but i forgot to do it...lol...i'll have to search for it and post it.

[HAWK]

Quote: Originally Posted by y2k xtreme

that's actually incorrect. yes, it has one less leaf than base model, but pulling a leaf from a base model does not give you a zq8 pack. it's actually a stiffer spring.

eh

[Shanoruski]

Quote: Originally Posted by xHAWKx

ya for sure you can still use your stock tires on it..... you'll get some rubbing on a full lock and sometimes in reverse, but it's very minor.... i used my stock tires for over a year till i got the 18's

Once you got the 18's, what profile tire did you use, and did it continue to rub?

[HAWK]

225/40/18 and yes i still rub.... thats because of my 8.5" wide wheels... im pretty sure any 8" wheel and under won't rub...

it's really not that big of a deal though.. no tire or rim damage on mine...

[SkinnyKracker]

Ive got the spindles up front, and the 3 inch FLAT blocks on my extended cab. Front does fine but my back end is always soundin like its bottoming out....Frames hittin the axel anywhere i go....like bad...THOMP loud shit....the rubber bumpstops are gone...do i need to take the metal one out or am i missin something?

[HAWK]

it's best to take out the whole Bracket along with the rubber, i'm sure thats what your axle is hittin on.... then take some black spray paint, and spray it on there...


and just so you know, Angled blocks should be used on the extended cab trucks. but arent essential

[00RedXtreme]

Quote: Originally Posted by chris21014

How hard is this to install yourself. Can you do it with a few floor jacks and jack stands or do you need a lift?

What else do you need impact, tools, etc.

[HAWK]

this should help you out on the spindles. i.e. tools

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f198/drop-spindle-how-to-100292/

[00RedXtreme]

The last knuckle assembly i took apart was in autos class about 2 yrs ago. the info u gave me was great. thanx xHAWKx

[Xtreme2115]

I have a 01 Blazer Xtreme and was wondering what I ALL need to do a 2/3 drop. The 2" drop spindles, the 3" drop blocks. So here are my questions: Are the blocks needing to be flat or angled? Do I need to remove the bumpstop? I read that I probably won't need to flip the brake line but will it be a good idea to do it anyway? Is there anything else that I need to know? And finally, does anyone know the part numbers for summit racing for all the parts that I need? Sorry so many questions but I'm a newbie to this. Thanx

[chimera]

do the blazer xtremes have a different dust shield or something? the shield on my x doesn't look like it has the same bolt holes that are on the spindle, am i doing something wrong, or did i just over look something?

thanks,
josh

[chimera]

why does it say that the bel-2100 fits malibu, monte carlo ss, grand prix, regal/gn, 1980-87, cutlass/442, 1980-84? doesn't say anything about fitting an 02 blazer x.

[HAWK]

i believe the blazers use a different spindle, that spindle is much more expensive. send a PM to THRICE here on the forums, and he can answer all your questions about the blazer, Xtreme2115 and chimera

[chimera]

okay, i am pretty sure i got the wrong part here. i just wanted to make sure with someone before i sent it back. i think you are right about them using a different spindle because i saw some on stylinconcepts.com for like 260 a pair. wtf??

[HAWK]

yea, sadly they are much more expensive. send THRICE a pm.. he can help you out on what parts to get

[kuhndog56]

Soon i'll be doing the 2/3 and i had a few questions.

Does this void warrenty? I heard cutting off the bump stops do but if i left them on until the warrenty is up would that cause any problems?

I ahve an extended cab and do i really need angled blocks? Can I have the part number for the 3" lowered blocks?

THe belltech drop spindles that is stated in this thread from summit that costs 150 will fit on my 03 X, right?

thanks for any help