[mexgrhd68]

Originally Posted by 72hotrod

I got a big block SWB (coil-spring rear) on a 2/4 static drop (2.5 drop spindle w/standard BB springs on front- ECE 4in drop springs rear ), ECE front/Heilwig rear stabilizer bars, poly bushings for engine-trans-body-bars, cheap stock quality shocks and 275/60-15 Firestones(Indy 500?) on all corners. It's a little harsh, turns in good on the ramps with a little oversteer, stays pretty flat and stable in turns. Not as good with rough surface compliance as before. Rides a little stiff. I plan to go with better shocks and probably air-bags(to fine-tune rates) in the future to try and improve ride and balance.
I once had SWB 6cyl/leaf rear all stock with nothing but 10in wide wheels and L60-15 tires all around that set the bar for general-purpose country road driving comfort, IMO.

Everyone has their own approach, their own favorite theory.
Rigid chassis vs flexible. Firm springs vs soft. Shock rates.
Alignment. Stabilizer bars. Center of gravity. Tires. Weight. It's all about traction and stability. So many variables that play off each other. Bottom line is- it's a truck! You CAN make it a race car, but how much work and money might that be? The trial and error testing to work the bugs out of your combination. Just to be too heavy to hang out at the ragged edge with someone elses lighter car.

No doubt, we would all love the best of everything in speed, quickness, braking, handling and ride quality. But your not going to handle like a Camaro or Corvette, even if you use all Corvette suspension. And if you even get close, you may not like the result, because things you liked about driving your truck could be lost with all the trade-offs.

You need many more responses from people like Danny who have hands-on experience with their setups, and can give a good description of how it works for them, pro and con. Might be a really good topic for it's own "sticky". If enough folks contribute like that, you might have a shot at making a plan that will get you close to a set-up that will work for you, hopefully avoiding too many disappointments.
Just my maybe 2 cents.

hmmm......i may just lower it first, then decide which route to go..maybe ill like it once its lowered and call it done, u know???