lowering question

myth · 06-29-2008, 10:11 PM

I know this should be in a different forum. WHat suspension setups are you guys running that have your trucks lowered and have 5.3's in them? I dont want to slam it, i just want a little lower and a little more firm. Something maybe like the zq8 setup.

KJF95S-10 · 06-30-2008, 01:18 AM

What oil pan are you using? ZQ8 should be safe with a truck pan

AceHaag · 06-30-2008, 02:47 AM

I had spindles and custom rear leafs so I could still use my truck like a truck for a 2/3 drop.

Truck was dirty but I don't care. It had an iron 6.0 and 4l80e before the accident.

jhankinson · 06-30-2008, 07:55 AM

I am just running the ZQ8 in mine...with the truck pan and it works great for me.

myth · 06-30-2008, 08:36 AM

Ive been leaning towards the zq8 springs. The truck is a daily driver and I want to keep it that way. I have noticed that with the added wieght of the v8, the front end wants to bounce a little.

ethang1977 · 06-30-2008, 03:17 PM

I tried many different setups on my front end. The best ride and handling is with the Spohn lower controls and QA1 coilovers. It is very expensive but you get ride height and firmness adjustment. In my opinion, the next best setup is the ZQ8.

myth · 06-30-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ethang1977

I tried many different setups on my front end. The best ride and handling is with the Spohn lower controls and QA1 coilovers. It is very expensive but you get ride height and firmness adjustment. In my opinion, the next best setup is the ZQ8.

I know all about coil overs, I have those on the front and rear of the cobra. I think I will go with the ZQ8 stuff. I dont want a low rider, more of a sport truck. The way the roads suck around here, i need a little bit of suspension travel.

Thanks for all of the info.

baggedzq8 · 07-04-2008, 12:29 AM

you can also go with any g-body (80s monte carlo, cutlass) springs.

hotchkis makes a 600in/lb spring that is supposed to lower a monte 1"..with the added weight of the v8 if you have an iron block it should be pretty close to that. if you have an all aluminum ls1 just use a v6 zq8 b/c the all aluminum motor is roughly same weight as all iron v6. the only down side is that you are adding that same weight a little farther forward..but you shouldnt be able to feel the difference

06-29-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
myth Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 22 Location: User is: OffLine	lowering question I know this should be in a different forum. WHat suspension setups are you guys running that have your trucks lowered and have 5.3's in them? I dont want to slam it, i just want a little lower and a little more firm. Something maybe like the zq8 setup.
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06-30-2008, 01:18 AM	#2
KJF95S-10 Shreveport's finest Age: 18 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 95 Location: Brooksville/Tampa, FL User is: OffLine	Re: lowering question What oil pan are you using? ZQ8 should be safe with a truck pan
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06-30-2008, 02:47 AM	#3
AceHaag Want me to work? Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,056 Location: St. Francis, Minnesota User is: Online	Re: lowering question I had spindles and custom rear leafs so I could still use my truck like a truck for a 2/3 drop. Truck was dirty but I don't care. It had an iron 6.0 and 4l80e before the accident.
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06-30-2008, 07:55 AM	#4
jhankinson Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 324 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: lowering question I am just running the ZQ8 in mine...with the truck pan and it works great for me.
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06-30-2008, 08:36 AM	#5
myth Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 22 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: lowering question Ive been leaning towards the zq8 springs. The truck is a daily driver and I want to keep it that way. I have noticed that with the added wieght of the v8, the front end wants to bounce a little.
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06-30-2008, 03:17 PM	#6
ethang1977 95 s10 LS1/A4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 33 Location: dyersburg tn User is: OffLine	Re: lowering question I tried many different setups on my front end. The best ride and handling is with the Spohn lower controls and QA1 coilovers. It is very expensive but you get ride height and firmness adjustment. In my opinion, the next best setup is the ZQ8.
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06-30-2008, 05:09 PM	#7
myth Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 22 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: lowering question Quote: Originally Posted by ethang1977 I tried many different setups on my front end. The best ride and handling is with the Spohn lower controls and QA1 coilovers. It is very expensive but you get ride height and firmness adjustment. In my opinion, the next best setup is the ZQ8. I know all about coil overs, I have those on the front and rear of the cobra. I think I will go with the ZQ8 stuff. I dont want a low rider, more of a sport truck. The way the roads suck around here, i need a little bit of suspension travel. Thanks for all of the info.
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07-04-2008, 12:29 AM	#8
baggedzq8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 519 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: lowering question you can also go with any g-body (80s monte carlo, cutlass) springs. hotchkis makes a 600in/lb spring that is supposed to lower a monte 1"..with the added weight of the v8 if you have an iron block it should be pretty close to that. if you have an all aluminum ls1 just use a v6 zq8 b/c the all aluminum motor is roughly same weight as all iron v6. the only down side is that you are adding that same weight a little farther forward..but you shouldnt be able to feel the difference
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