sick of drops

sonomanator · 09-13-2009, 04:28 PM

well my truck has been dropped for a while and im so sick of it some many problems and so much money i just broke one of my 20s and 2 front tires i just cant keep putting in to this money pit.
well i need advise what all should i buy and look for while i begin bringing her back up. hopefully u lifted guys are better than the other assholes lol

clean n low · 09-13-2009, 04:32 PM

put the stock suspension back on

sonomanator · 09-13-2009, 05:09 PM

i cant drive it stock its either up or down at this point. and if u mean start from stock yah i know that.

Matt93 · 09-13-2009, 07:34 PM

alright dude here are your options....

front:
fabtech or aim 3" lift spindles
moog 5664 lift coils (bout 1.5")

back:
go back to completely stock leaf pack....
throw on some lift shackles 2-3"
add a leaf (rides like shit) 1.5"

body lift (ugly IMO) 2" or 3"

hope that helps, hit me up with any Qs

ZQ8 Blazer · 09-13-2009, 08:07 PM

Quit driving like an idiot. You have to drive different when your that low and have lo-pro's. I've never had a problem with any of my trucks that I've dropped on 20's w/ lo pros.

alarm_the_alarm · 09-13-2009, 08:30 PM

true. watch those pot holes.

Going up is a good plan tho.

sonomanator · 09-13-2009, 08:33 PM

im bored of it being low and i was just driving down the eway the same way i take everyday i think i hit something but both rims are bent one is cracked and both tires are ****ed thats almost 1200 to fix that.

Matt93 · 09-13-2009, 08:36 PM

1200??? holy shit...
i have less than 1200 in my lift kit/wheels/tires haha

ZQ8 Blazer · 09-13-2009, 08:39 PM

We have really bad roads around here. You just get used to swerving and slowing down.

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true. watch those pot holes.

Going up is a good plan tho.

Man, get some smaller wheels 1st, it'll look donkish. just my opinion though.

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1200??? holy shit...
i have less than 1200 in my lift kit/wheels/tires haha

sonomanator · 09-13-2009, 08:53 PM

we have pretty good roads but going to work is very bad i have to drive thru the ghetto of toledo. i drive slow but u cant miss every bump i was doing fine till yesterday i dont even recall even hitting anything.
but here is my plan i think i want the lift spidles and the shackles i have air shocks so there might be a few inches also. what else should i be looking for.

sonomanator · 09-13-2009, 08:54 PM

i paid a grand for the rims and tires so i got a good deal but the tires are 320 a piece and 280 for the rims
i think im going to make 2 bar stools and 2 tables out of them.

ZQ8 Blazer · 09-13-2009, 09:15 PM

Grand total? Were they new?

**S-10MASTER** · 09-13-2009, 09:16 PM

Bag that shit.

s10gmconversion · 09-13-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S-10MASTER

Bag that shit.

lee-mill · 09-13-2009, 11:49 PM

lol burn your truck to the ground and get a car. problem solved, basic car=not custom, not custom=money in the pocket and not bitching about pot holes

sonomanator · 09-14-2009, 12:08 AM

im going to get a car once i get my new job but i want somthing fast.
the truck will get bagged one day
they were basically new i think they had 2000 miles

nti06 · 09-14-2009, 12:36 AM

your 5/7 drop is a pretty extreme drop. if you had gone with an 18" rim and tires with more profile you might have been just fine.

you did get a good deal on those wheels and tires so i can understand seizing the opportunity but maybe they weren't the best for your application.

sonomanator · 09-14-2009, 01:57 AM

yah i should have removed the fenders but i didn't.

sonomanator · 09-14-2009, 02:01 AM

looking at some of the lifted rides they look pretty sick like the ones with rollpans, shaved all that other crap.

lee-mill · 09-14-2009, 02:02 AM

look up untouchablez pretty cool truck

sonomanator · 09-14-2009, 02:11 AM

thats the truck im thinking of. its just to damn hard driving my truck as a daily plus i was going to have to drive it this winter.

lee-mill · 09-14-2009, 02:13 AM

i hear ya, before i flipped my truck i had 20's and was like .5inch from laying frame. and the roads in ny blow, people get pissed when you creep bc you dont wanna fcuk shit up. not to mention when shit happens like what you had, makes you just wanna flip the fock out

sonomanator · 09-14-2009, 02:17 AM

yah for sure but this will be something new for awhile and if i dont like it i will juts install the old parts again.

lee-mill · 09-14-2009, 02:18 AM

true, how much lift u going? you should get crazy and get like 8

ZQ8 Blazer · 09-14-2009, 02:21 AM

Yeah you could have done a 4/5 and probably pulled off a 245/40/20

sonomanator · 09-14-2009, 02:48 AM

i had 35 in front 30s in the back

i think im going to do a 3 inch lift with soft 8s and mud terrain tires

ZQ8 Blazer · 09-14-2009, 03:12 AM

yeah 245/40's have a lot more sidewall protection.

s10pimpin209 · 09-14-2009, 03:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by sonomanator

i had 35 in front 30s in the back

i think im going to do a 3 inch lift with soft 8s and mud terrain tires

ryan i had a 5/7 on 20s for about 3 months then i put my stock coils back in that wat i would do if i were u . u said u had air shocks u could level it out. if not remove ur drop block.and up it will go... i mean thats a simpler solution.

and like zq8 blazer said a 40 or 45 series tire would be more sidewall.

sonomanator · 09-14-2009, 03:35 AM

its to late for that now i cant afford new rims or tires. i hate spending money just to replace something.

ZQ8 Blazer · 09-14-2009, 01:33 PM

Sell me one of those screwed up irocs

sonomanator · 09-14-2009, 03:02 PM

maybe it depends on what i decide to do with them

ZQ8 Blazer · 09-14-2009, 05:55 PM

I've always wanted to do exactly what you said, coffee table

sonomanator · 09-14-2009, 06:08 PM

yah i think it would be sick im going to get some old rotors paint them then maybe drill them to use for the base.

alarm_the_alarm · 09-15-2009, 05:47 PM

thatd be sickk make a table.

I dont think it will look donkish if i do an agressive enough tire.
I got the wheels and tires for 800 with 1000 miles on them. cant pass that up.

If it looks donkish all i have to do is go up some more

Deja_Vu969 · 09-15-2009, 06:31 PM

If you're looking to sell your spindles, I may be interested.

I know your not looking to go back to stock height, but if you change your mind let me know. I have a pair of stock coils off of my '98 that I've been looking to get rid of for a while now.

sonomanator · 09-15-2009, 06:43 PM

i will let you know if i decide to get rid of the old stuff im going to lift my truck so i will be making trades and taking offers soon.

Deja_Vu969 · 09-15-2009, 06:44 PM

Sounds good, thanks

sonomanator · 09-15-2009, 07:00 PM

just so u know in the rear i have 3inch leafs and 4inch blocks only about 2000 miles if that same with the drop spindles and the 3 inch drop coils have about 10 or 20 thousand on them. all of the parts are name brand

Deja_Vu969 · 09-15-2009, 07:08 PM

I can't make promises on being able to buy anything, college puts a toll on your spending freedoms...

But let me know if you are looking to sell anything and maybe I will have come up with the money.
Specifically I will be looking for spindles and leafs, I already have the coils and blocks.

thanks again

09-13-2009, 04:28 PM	#1
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	sick of drops well my truck has been dropped for a while and im so sick of it some many problems and so much money i just broke one of my 20s and 2 front tires i just cant keep putting in to this money pit. well i need advise what all should i buy and look for while i begin bringing her back up. hopefully u lifted guys are better than the other assholes lol
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09-13-2009, 04:32 PM	#2
clean n low can i video tape you? Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,319 Location: on the ****in ground in Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops put the stock suspension back on
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09-13-2009, 05:09 PM	#3
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops i cant drive it stock its either up or down at this point. and if u mean start from stock yah i know that.
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09-13-2009, 07:34 PM	#4
Matt93 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 274 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops alright dude here are your options.... front: fabtech or aim 3" lift spindles moog 5664 lift coils (bout 1.5") back: go back to completely stock leaf pack.... throw on some lift shackles 2-3" add a leaf (rides like shit) 1.5" body lift (ugly IMO) 2" or 3" hope that helps, hit me up with any Qs
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09-13-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,374 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops Quit driving like an idiot. You have to drive different when your that low and have lo-pro's. I've never had a problem with any of my trucks that I've dropped on 20's w/ lo pros.
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09-13-2009, 08:30 PM	#6
alarm_the_alarm '00 Dime Age: 19 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 817 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops true. watch those pot holes. Going up is a good plan tho.
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09-13-2009, 08:33 PM	#7
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops im bored of it being low and i was just driving down the eway the same way i take everyday i think i hit something but both rims are bent one is cracked and both tires are ****ed thats almost 1200 to fix that.
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09-13-2009, 08:36 PM	#8
Matt93 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 274 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops 1200??? holy shit... i have less than 1200 in my lift kit/wheels/tires haha
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09-13-2009, 08:39 PM	#9
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,374 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops We have really bad roads around here. You just get used to swerving and slowing down. Quote: true. watch those pot holes. Going up is a good plan tho. Man, get some smaller wheels 1st, it'll look donkish. just my opinion though. Quote: 1200??? holy shit... i have less than 1200 in my lift kit/wheels/tires haha Last edited by ZQ8 Blazer : 09-13-2009 at 08:46 PM.
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09-13-2009, 08:53 PM	#10
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops we have pretty good roads but going to work is very bad i have to drive thru the ghetto of toledo. i drive slow but u cant miss every bump i was doing fine till yesterday i dont even recall even hitting anything. but here is my plan i think i want the lift spidles and the shackles i have air shocks so there might be a few inches also. what else should i be looking for.
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09-13-2009, 08:54 PM	#11
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops i paid a grand for the rims and tires so i got a good deal but the tires are 320 a piece and 280 for the rims i think im going to make 2 bar stools and 2 tables out of them.
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09-13-2009, 09:15 PM	#12
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,374 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops Grand total? Were they new?
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09-13-2009, 09:16 PM	#13
S-10MASTER You can't say **** Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,134 Location: 26.34°N 127.78°E -39.96Ft. User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops Bag that shit.
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09-13-2009, 11:43 PM	#14
s10gmconversion Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,298 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops Quote: Originally Posted by S-10MASTER Bag that shit.
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09-13-2009, 11:49 PM	#15
lee-mill where's my chippy? Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8,021 Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops lol burn your truck to the ground and get a car. problem solved, basic car=not custom, not custom=money in the pocket and not bitching about pot holes
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09-14-2009, 12:08 AM	#16
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops im going to get a car once i get my new job but i want somthing fast. the truck will get bagged one day they were basically new i think they had 2000 miles
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09-14-2009, 12:36 AM	#17
nti06 O'Reilly R.S.S Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,116 Location: Hephzibah, GA User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops your 5/7 drop is a pretty extreme drop. if you had gone with an 18" rim and tires with more profile you might have been just fine. you did get a good deal on those wheels and tires so i can understand seizing the opportunity but maybe they weren't the best for your application.
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09-14-2009, 01:57 AM	#18
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops yah i should have removed the fenders but i didn't.
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09-14-2009, 02:01 AM	#19
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops looking at some of the lifted rides they look pretty sick like the ones with rollpans, shaved all that other crap.
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09-14-2009, 02:02 AM	#20
lee-mill where's my chippy? Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8,021 Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops look up untouchablez pretty cool truck
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09-14-2009, 02:11 AM	#21
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops thats the truck im thinking of. its just to damn hard driving my truck as a daily plus i was going to have to drive it this winter.
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09-14-2009, 02:13 AM	#22
lee-mill where's my chippy? Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8,021 Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops i hear ya, before i flipped my truck i had 20's and was like .5inch from laying frame. and the roads in ny blow, people get pissed when you creep bc you dont wanna fcuk shit up. not to mention when shit happens like what you had, makes you just wanna flip the fock out
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09-14-2009, 02:17 AM	#23
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops yah for sure but this will be something new for awhile and if i dont like it i will juts install the old parts again.
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09-14-2009, 02:18 AM	#24
lee-mill where's my chippy? Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8,021 Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops true, how much lift u going? you should get crazy and get like 8
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09-14-2009, 02:21 AM	#25
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,374 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops Yeah you could have done a 4/5 and probably pulled off a 245/40/20
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09-14-2009, 02:48 AM	#26
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops i had 35 in front 30s in the back i think im going to do a 3 inch lift with soft 8s and mud terrain tires
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09-14-2009, 03:12 AM	#27
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,374 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops yeah 245/40's have a lot more sidewall protection.
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09-14-2009, 03:26 AM	#28
s10pimpin209 Knowledge is power. Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 846 Location: Stanislaus County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops Quote: Originally Posted by sonomanator i had 35 in front 30s in the back i think im going to do a 3 inch lift with soft 8s and mud terrain tires ryan i had a 5/7 on 20s for about 3 months then i put my stock coils back in that wat i would do if i were u . u said u had air shocks u could level it out. if not remove ur drop block.and up it will go... i mean thats a simpler solution. and like zq8 blazer said a 40 or 45 series tire would be more sidewall.
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09-14-2009, 03:35 AM	#29
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops its to late for that now i cant afford new rims or tires. i hate spending money just to replace something.
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09-14-2009, 01:33 PM	#30
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,374 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops Sell me one of those screwed up irocs
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09-14-2009, 03:02 PM	#31
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops maybe it depends on what i decide to do with them
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09-14-2009, 05:55 PM	#32
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,374 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops I've always wanted to do exactly what you said, coffee table
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09-14-2009, 06:08 PM	#33
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,112 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops yah i think it would be sick im going to get some old rotors paint them then maybe drill them to use for the base.
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09-15-2009, 05:47 PM	#34
alarm_the_alarm '00 Dime Age: 19 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 817 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sick of drops thatd be sickk make a table. I dont think it will look donkish if i do an agressive enough tire. I got the wheels and tires for 800 with 1000 miles on them. cant pass that up. If it looks donkish all i have to do is go up some more
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09-15-2009, 06:31 PM	#35
Deja_Vu969 Eric Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,112 Location: Philly... User is: Online	Re: sick of drops If you're looking to sell your spindles, I may be interested. I know your not looking to go back to stock height, but if you change your mind let me know. I have a pair of stock coils off of my '98 that I've been looking to get rid of for a while now.
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