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

[HAWK]

will it void warranty. i believe y2k xtreme said Yes it will PM him, he will know for sure and i dont think you could drive it without the bumpstops out.. you would slam em so hard all the time it would hurt.. lol

2) you dont HAVE to have angled blocks but it will throw off the pinion angle which isnt good and the part numbers are in the first post of this thread. get the angled blocks. its better and they are cheaper

3) yes the spindles stated are the ones you need, the part number is in the first post of this thread as well

any more Questions. just ask away :thumbup:

[kuhndog56]

i got the part numbers for summit but they dont say which one is angled or not.

thanks for the info

[HAWK]

bel-6202 if im not mistaken

[wellsheit]

don't wanna mess up an air dam. would a 1-2 drop suffice or would that be pretty pointless? low budget so i dont wanna duff up 200 dollar air dam. wouldnt bottom out near as bad either would it? could i get by with just cutting out the rubber on the bumpstop? does belltech even have a 1" spindle?

Brad

[HAWK]

no 1" spindle drops out there that i know of... u have to go 2" and it doesnt even effect your airdam that much. i've had the stock one for 6 years and its still on there... it will get scraped up underneath, but take it easy up steep driveways and your fine. and you can get away with just taking the rubber out. but it will hurt like a bitch when that axle goes up into that bracket. youre better off cutting it all off

[wellsheit]

well i just put a new air dam on it about 3 months ago... i still sit level because of it (im broke... good game UAH)

mark my word... im so poor now.....in 5 years after i start workin... bags.. there will be bags....

Brad

[HAWK]

ya i'd go and do the drop. but thats just me, cuz i hate teh gap in it

oh and i see your truck is black. thats the perfect color scratches on the top will not show up. thats why mine has lasted so long... white truck get screwed very quick. but on our black trucks it hides the scrapes. so go do the 2/3 drop

[wellsheit]

mine hasn't hit ANYTHING yet.... ive been lucky.... and whats this with scrubbin. i don't wanna be scrubbin tires. 1/2 just seems more practical for me.. would DEFINATLEY make a difference....just not as drastic...

ive got a jar started for saving... so... yea... im in the right direction.

Brad

[4.3Xtreme]

hey guys i got a few questions first is i want to get the 2/3 way bad i have an 01 x cab Xtreme i want to get an exhast for it too but im thinking about running the pipe in between the leafs and frame so the tip can be way off to the side but still stick straight out dont know how it will work with the drop? i also want 18s i really like the boss 304s look like a sweet stock rim but bigger and chrome but the only make them 18x9 so will the fit witha low pro tire and drop?

[4.3Xtreme]

bump bump bump 8-) :-D

[Dan]

Quote: Originally Posted by 00xtremeninja

Seems to me that the most popular question about the Xtreme drop is the static drop 2/3. Lets get some basics down with the Xtreme........

It has the Zq8 suspension package.....which includes steering box, sway bars, Bilstein shocks front and back, sits 1.5 inches lower than the stock S-10 using drop coils

For most of the people who can't afford bags or just want to go a little lower and level it out because of this 1.5 drop, the most popular drop is the 2/3 (2 in front and 3 in back) This involves using 2 inch drop spindles and 3 inch drop blocks **note** if you have an extended cab, you use ANGLED blocks!

The most popular setup and cost efficient one I have seen is through Summit racing and the part numbers go as follows

a 2/3 drop

belltech drop spindles bel-2100
and belltech 3" blocks bel-6100 or bel-6102 (depending on if you have a extended cab or not)

This usually runs for about $170 shipped, and is pretty easy to do with the follow along instructions.

**Note** Some cut the bumpstops out halfway or completly this is to prevent from bottoming out hardcore, and also you will run into the infamous Chevy lean where one side will lean about a 1/4 of an inch lower than the other side, this can simply be solved by using the spacers that are available at Summit.

I hope this has helped answer some questions and if I forgot anything I will add it later! Keep on rockin kids!

hey whats up i have a question. i have a 94 noma non zq8 i put a belltech 2/2 drop on it 2''drop spindels and 2'' blocks if i were to buy zq8 coils and leafs would it bring me down another 1.5'' so my drop would be 3.5? thanks
Dan

[HAWK]

u are exactly right

[wellsheit]

plus it would handle better ESP if you throw on some zq8 sway bars... which ive seen for sale often on here.

Brad

[Raydar]

Quote: Originally Posted by x faktr

...im thinking about running the pipe in between the leafs and frame so the tip can be way off to the side but still stick straight out dont know how it will work with the drop?

I thought about doing that too, but I let the guy at the muffler shop talk me out of it. Right now I have a Flowmaster with a turndown. Kinda ghetto-fied, but it sounds good.

Please let me know if you do this, as I'd still like to try it. (Mines a ZQ8. Not dropped.)

Thanks.

[skrot74]

Quote: Originally Posted by 00xtremeninja

belltech drop spindles bel-2100
and belltech 3" blocks bel-6100 or bel-6102 (depending on if you have a extended cab or not)

which one is for the extended cab (angled), summit don't tell shit for which one is angled or not.

[HAWK]

6202 for extended cab skrot74

xtremeninja i just noticed a flaw in your post... you have 6100/6102 when you need 6200/6202 instead

cuz the other is for 2" blocks not 3"

[00xtremeninja]

shit, good catch Kevin