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HELP : Lowering stock suspension on 56 chevy 3100...

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by CHARLIE_HUSTLE, Dec 24, 2009.

  1. CHARLIE_HUSTLE
    Joined: Jul 18, 2009
    Posts: 118

    CHARLIE_HUSTLE
    Member
    from CHICO CA.

    Tried to post earlier but i guess my computers retarded..... I need to get my truck on the road a.s.a.p. My problem is that although ive got my cheap *** lowering job for the rear figured out, (notched frame , flipped leafs) , im still stumped on the front end. I'll be keeping the stock axle up front, (spare change for sub-framing , dropped axles , lowered leafs are out of the question as of now), & need to figure out my options for getting as low as possible , cheaply.at this point , the ride can be rough as hell for all i care , i just need to get the nose down. Any & all options or advice would be greatly appreciated. Ive got little cash to work with , but plenty of time to get dirty doing the work myself.........
     
  2. CHARLIE_HUSTLE
    Joined: Jul 18, 2009
    Posts: 118

    CHARLIE_HUSTLE
    Member
    from CHICO CA.

    Having problems posting guys , just checking to see if this thread is actually up , not trying to bump....
     
  3. 4 pedals
    Joined: Oct 8, 2009
    Posts: 987

    4 pedals
    Member
    from Nor Cal

    If you're talking no cash output, all you can do is remove leaves from the front. Good for about a 4" drop on most trucks. I took 4 leaves out of the front of my 57 a few years ago, sat it right down on the bumpstops. Had to put one back in to drive it. Looked cool, rode lousy, about 1" travel.

    Now knowing that I would do it right and use a drop axle and probably still take out a leaf or 2.

    Devin
     

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