Finally got her dropped! 3.5/5"

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All Western Chassis components. 2.5" drop spindles with 1" drop coils, 5 " rear flip kit with WC shock extenders.

Im very pleased with the way she sits.

Heres some before and afters.

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Looks great, you should have good ground clearance for daily driving with that set up.
 

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Thanks J Knight, I really appreciated all the help.
 

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No sweat, you have a really nice truck, its worth doing it right.

We have done it right. Im sure glad you suggested the 3.5/5 drop, its a perfect height and like you said a good daily driver height.
 

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Looks amazing! I'm usually more into stock height or lifted but that just looks perfect on there for some reason. Do you have a build thread or parts list? How much did it cost? What did you have to do? Only reason I ask is because while I'm more into 4x4 trucks I might end up with a 2WD and in that case... well, I might consider lowering it a bit. Never considered it until now but you may have just changed my mind :D
 

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What are the wheels? Sizes?
 

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Nicely done! I've got my first shipment from Western Chassis on it's way. Hope to order the second shipment in a few weeks then I'll be ready to do the same to my '87 burb
 

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Looks Great!
 

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Looks amazing! I'm usually more into stock height or lifted but that just looks perfect on there for some reason. Do you have a build thread or parts list? How much did it cost? What did you have to do? Only reason I ask is because while I'm more into 4x4 trucks I might end up with a 2WD and in that case... well, I might consider lowering it a bit. Never considered it until now but you may have just changed my mind :D

Thanks.
No build thread, but its fairly easy. 3.5" lower for front. For the front, 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop coil springs. Replace your factory spindle with the drop spindle and swap out the front coils. Front done.
Rear is a 5" flip kit and shock extenders. basically set the axle on top of your springs and add a perch between them and then bolt on your shock extenders and your done.
Cost for all the parts was right at $600

What are the wheels? Sizes?

Rev 107 fully polished rally wheels with disc brake center caps.
Front 17x8 4.5" back spacing with 235/55/17
Rear 17x9 5" back spacing with 275/55/17

Nicely done! I've got my first shipment from Western Chassis on it's way. Hope to order the second shipment in a few weeks then I'll be ready to do the same to my '87 burb

Awesome, need some pics when you get her done.

Looks Great!

Thanks
 
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:rockit:Nicely done
 

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Looks great! Nice job and clean rig.
 

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Very nice. Good prices on the parts too.

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That is the perfect amount of drop IMO!! Not too much, and like you said, great DD height! Looks awesome!
 

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The truck looks great! Was there a bump stop above the rear axle prior to the flip?
 

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