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87Lowrider · 02-19-2008, 01:53 AM

When I bought my '87 SWB, it had already been slammed and sits perfectly as far as I'm concerned. I've found and purchased a 454 for it from a '76 3/4 ton p/u. I'm in the process of preparing the engine for a transplant next month.

Here's how it looked when I bought it in 2007

The front has 2 1/2 drop spindles and shorter springs to obtain the current stance. Roughly 3" from lower control arms to the pavement. Rubs on some speed bumps, but that's ok. Once I drop the BBC in it, it's gonna sink even more.

What I need to do it get it up enough to offset the weight difference without changing the stance too much.

Re-Install stock spindles?
Change out springs for Heavier duty springs?

Any thoughts?

Kenny

02-19-2008, 01:53 AM	#1
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Prepping for a BBC conversion When I bought my '87 SWB, it had already been slammed and sits perfectly as far as I'm concerned. I've found and purchased a 454 for it from a '76 3/4 ton p/u. I'm in the process of preparing the engine for a transplant next month. Here's how it looked when I bought it in 2007 The front has 2 1/2 drop spindles and shorter springs to obtain the current stance. Roughly 3" from lower control arms to the pavement. Rubs on some speed bumps, but that's ok. Once I drop the BBC in it, it's gonna sink even more. What I need to do it get it up enough to offset the weight difference without changing the stance too much. Re-Install stock spindles? Change out springs for Heavier duty springs? Any thoughts? Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 02-15-2009 at 02:42 PM.