Lowering Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Paul Clark · 10-31-2002, 11:31 PM

If I lower the truck by just replacing the springs, do I also decrease the load capacity?
Also, is the ride rougher?
Got a little too much rake right now. Would like to just lower the rear to match the front.
Thanks

bigjimzlll · 10-31-2002, 11:55 PM

im going with lowering blocks on the rear

Low69CST · 11-01-2002, 02:37 AM

No matter what you do, your going to have some affect on ride quality. The more lowering you do with the springs the harsher your ride will be. If you use blocks, you'll notice a difference, but not as bad. If you just use springs, you will loose some of your towing capabilities. If you use a quality spring, like eichbach, then you shouldn't loose too much. If your gonna be hauling heavy loads, then go with a set of air bags.

crazy longhorn · 11-01-2002, 09:47 AM

the blocks shouldnt hurt the ride quality, but any drop will have some affect on load capacity. I made a set of blocks for my 4x4 to level the rear(lift blocks in my case). You can use 3/8 wall square tubing,& drill em & cap the ends with flat stap steel. Then pick up a new set of U bolts & you are good to go! You will have to measure to check this, but my guess is the back is approx 2 1/2" taller than the front. Good luck.....crazy AL

**1971Stepside** · 11-01-2002, 10:13 AM

I have a set of 2.5" lowering blocks if you are interested. They came out of my truck as I replaced them with new lowered springs. I'm thinking $10 plus shipping if you want them. They are solid steel.

Paul Clark · 11-01-2002, 08:50 PM

Once again I admit my ignorance.
How do blocks lower the truck, and can you still use the stock springs?
Educate me.
1971Stepside -
$10 for a lowered rear end sounds good to me. Noticed, however, that you replaced the blocks with springs. Does that mean springs are a better deal?
Thanks, guys. Just want to get it's butt even with it's front end. Wish I could do that on myself for $10.

Paul

bigjimzlll · 11-01-2002, 09:10 PM

check this out

Paul Clark · 11-01-2002, 09:59 PM

That took time and effort. I appreciate it.
Thanks.

bigjimzlll · 11-01-2002, 10:34 PM

I copied it off a post on the suspension board....thats what im going to do to mine

DanoDMano · 11-01-2002, 10:41 PM

I bought a Bell-Tech lowering kit off a guy up here in Seattle who had his truck stolen..
Lowered it two inches all the way around and rides real nice.
The kit included shocks and springs....
Easy to install, but still not low enough for me...

:p

10-31-2002, 11:31 PM	#1
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	Lowering Question If I lower the truck by just replacing the springs, do I also decrease the load capacity? Also, is the ride rougher? Got a little too much rake right now. Would like to just lower the rear to match the front. Thanks

10-31-2002, 11:55 PM	#2
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	im going with lowering blocks on the rear __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

11-01-2002, 02:37 AM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	No matter what you do, your going to have some affect on ride quality. The more lowering you do with the springs the harsher your ride will be. If you use blocks, you'll notice a difference, but not as bad. If you just use springs, you will loose some of your towing capabilities. If you use a quality spring, like eichbach, then you shouldn't loose too much. If your gonna be hauling heavy loads, then go with a set of air bags. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

11-01-2002, 10:13 AM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	I have a set of 2.5" lowering blocks if you are interested. They came out of my truck as I replaced them with new lowered springs. I'm thinking $10 plus shipping if you want them. They are solid steel. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-01-2002, 09:10 PM	#7
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	check this out Attached Images __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

11-01-2002, 09:47 AM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	the blocks shouldnt hurt the ride quality, but any drop will have some affect on load capacity. I made a set of blocks for my 4x4 to level the rear(lift blocks in my case). You can use 3/8 wall square tubing,& drill em & cap the ends with flat stap steel. Then pick up a new set of U bolts & you are good to go! You will have to measure to check this, but my guess is the back is approx 2 1/2" taller than the front. Good luck.....crazy AL

11-01-2002, 08:50 PM	#6
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	Once again I admit my ignorance. How do blocks lower the truck, and can you still use the stock springs? Educate me. 1971Stepside - $10 for a lowered rear end sounds good to me. Noticed, however, that you replaced the blocks with springs. Does that mean springs are a better deal? Thanks, guys. Just want to get it's butt even with it's front end. Wish I could do that on myself for $10. Paul

11-01-2002, 09:59 PM	#8
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	That took time and effort. I appreciate it. Thanks.

11-01-2002, 10:34 PM	#9
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	I copied it off a post on the suspension board....thats what im going to do to mine __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

11-01-2002, 10:41 PM	#10
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Lowering I bought a Bell-Tech lowering kit off a guy up here in Seattle who had his truck stolen.. Lowered it two inches all the way around and rides real nice. The kit included shocks and springs.... Easy to install, but still not low enough for me... :p __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos



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