Lowering a 77 suburban
 

I put this in the wrong forum so I'm reposting here


I want to drop my 77 c10 suburban . I know the front spindles are the same as the trucks but I'm having issue with the rear. The only drops I'm finding is 2 inch shackles. Really looking to go with 3 front and 4 in the rear . Will the c10 truck 4 inch kit fit the burban? Or are the ounts and shackles different?

Was looking at something like this
https://www.suspensionsuperstore.com...t-ks331134-ns/

I have been told that a flip and then using 4x4 shackles can get me close but I really dont want to go that route.

Or do I just buy the 2 inch shackles and just remove some leafs . Mine has the 8 leaf pack that includes the helper

Re: Lowering a 77 suburban
 

Western Chassis use to make drop leaf springs.
Maybe look at www.performanceonline.com.
They use to sell 3”, 4” and 5” drop leaf springs.
I had some on a suburban I owned years ago.
More expensive than a flip kit though.

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Look here:
https://westernchassis.com/lowering-...-87-chevy-c10/
These kits say 52” leaf springs.
My suburban had 56” leaf springs.
So make sure you measure yours first.

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Thank you found the leafs on western chassis

https://westernchassis.com/Chevy-GMC...f-Springs-Kit/

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Mine has 56 inch leafs but the holes are there for the mount to be 4 inches forward . Can I just move the rear mount?

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Tried calling them to see if they fit a suburban. But they are closed untill Monday .

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I would just buy the 56” leaf springs.
That will save you dropping the gas tank out.
And maybe a better ride.

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Going with the 3inch rear leafs . I can always add drop shackles if its not enough

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Measure the height of your burb, before and after.
Your stock leaf springs could have some sag to them because of age.
So your new drop may not be 3”.

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The truck sits at 31- 1/2 front and 30-1/2 rear if I get a full 3 inch drop the front should look like this

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Kit I ordered from western chassis

https://westernchassis.com/1973-88-c...-leaf-springs/

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Are the mud flaps still intact?

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Oh ya . I think there made from kevlar. Think they will be dragging soon though

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how is this drop coming out?
pics???