Question about ride heights - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dgheinen · 06-12-2017, 02:06 AM

My truck was already lowered when I bought it. It looks like maybe a 2 inch drop on the front (purely guessing). How can I tell what drop I have, and what kind of drop has been done to it? I'd like to look at some shocks, and need to know how much my truck has been lowered. Any way to tell this?

Thank in advance!

JohnJ@RideTech · 06-12-2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dgheinen

My truck was already lowered when I bought it. It looks like maybe a 2 inch drop on the front (purely guessing). How can I tell what drop I have, and what kind of drop has been done to it? I'd like to look at some shocks, and need to know how much my truck has been lowered. Any way to tell this?

Thank in advance!

Just take some measurements from the center of the bottom mount to the center of the top mount at ride height and I can figure some stroke lengths out for you.
Ride height from the ground may vary from truck to truck depending on wheel and tire sizes. Its really difficult to tell without seeing the components you currently have under the truck.

demian5 · 06-12-2017, 10:35 AM

Did you ask the PO?

dgheinen · 06-12-2017, 11:16 AM

Previous owner only had the truck for a couple months and didn't do anything to it

dgheinen · 06-12-2017, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnJ@RideTech

Just take some measurements from the center of the bottom mount to the center of the top mount at ride height and I can figure some stroke lengths out for you.
Ride height from the ground may vary from truck to truck depending on wheel and tire sizes. Its really difficult to tell without seeing the components you currently have under the truck.

I'm extremely simple minded, so I'm likely going to ask a stupid question here. What is the "bottom mount", and how do I measure it to the center of the top mount?

Also, how can I measure the rear drop?

demian5 · 06-12-2017, 11:18 AM

Just find the PO to the PO.

**CC69Rat** · 06-12-2017, 05:52 PM

Picture of the truck and tire sizes? I'm betting we can guess and get really close. Maybe pictures underneath? Parts installed now vs stock might clue us in on the drop heights.

Measure from the ground to the top of the fender lip and we could also compare that to a stock restored truck. Original coil springs will have sagged over the years too so it may not be lowered at all it might just be the springs are getting weak.

ovalshark · 06-12-2017, 10:18 PM

Just guessing, I am thinking that by top and bottom mounts, he may be talking the shock mounts, like I said, guessing here.

06-12-2017, 02:06 AM	#1
dgheinen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 39	Question about ride heights My truck was already lowered when I bought it. It looks like maybe a 2 inch drop on the front (purely guessing). How can I tell what drop I have, and what kind of drop has been done to it? I'd like to look at some shocks, and need to know how much my truck has been lowered. Any way to tell this? Thank in advance!

06-12-2017, 10:35 AM	#3
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Question about ride heights Did you ask the PO? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

06-12-2017, 11:16 AM	#4
dgheinen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 39	Re: Question about ride heights Previous owner only had the truck for a couple months and didn't do anything to it

06-12-2017, 11:18 AM	#6
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Question about ride heights Just find the PO to the PO. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

06-12-2017, 05:52 PM	#7
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Question about ride heights Picture of the truck and tire sizes? I'm betting we can guess and get really close. Maybe pictures underneath? Parts installed now vs stock might clue us in on the drop heights. Measure from the ground to the top of the fender lip and we could also compare that to a stock restored truck. Original coil springs will have sagged over the years too so it may not be lowered at all it might just be the springs are getting weak. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-12-2017, 10:18 PM	#8
ovalshark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 84	Re: Question about ride heights Just guessing, I am thinking that by top and bottom mounts, he may be talking the shock mounts, like I said, guessing here.



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