lowering my 1987 silverado

[87project]

So i've been really struggling to find a full lowering kit for my truck. i can find one with some of the parts i need, but im looking for the full kit. any help would be greatly appreciated.

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[Big Chip]

How low are you trying to go?

 

[Charlie]

 

[4WDKC]

In 87 they were r10 not c10s so when you looke them up either check for r10 or just use 86 c10.
https://www.summitracing.com/search...et/model/r10?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Default

 

[87project]

How low are you trying to go?

Just trying to do a 3/4"

 

[87project]

In 87 they were r10 not c10s so when you looke them up either check for r10 or just use 86 c10.
https://www.summitracing.com/search...et/model/r10?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Default

I know its r10, I still cant find anything though.

 

[Big Chip]

https://westernchassisinc.com/1973-87-Chevy-C10-Suspension-Lowering-Kit-Complete/

Try these guys. You can specify your drop in the menu.

 

[87project]

So as far as lowering goes. Do I need to run drop spindles or can I roll without them?

 

[bluex]

So as far as lowering goes. Do I need to run drop spindles or can I roll without them?

Are you set on keeping the 15" wheels?

 

[87project]

Are you set on keeping the 15" wheels?

For the time being yes, long down the road a lot of things will get changed up.

 

[Rusty Nail]

You want to lower (the front) 3/4 of an inch and you're looking for a kit?

Dude.
Just cut the springs and call it good. Looks to me like the truck has already been lowered some...?
I'm not a fan of drop spindles in these trucks and would avoid their use if possible.
I'm a shackles/hangers/and springs kind of guy.

2/4 and no more!

That's where you are though? Rally wheels and trim rings...man the truck looks cool !

Maybe only shackles in the back and not hangers though huh?

 

[eskimomann209]

You want to lower (the front) 3/4 of an inch and you're looking for a kit?

Dude.
Just cut the springs and call it good. Looks to me like the truck has already been lowered some...?
I'm not a fan of drop spindles in these trucks and would avoid their use if possible.
I'm a shackles/hangers/and springs kind of guy.

2/4 and no more!

That's where you are though? Rally wheels and trim rings...man the truck looks cool !

Maybe only shackles in the back and not hangers though huh?

He’s gotta mean a 3 / 4 drop and not a 3/4” right?
Lolol

 

[87project]

He’s gotta mean a 3 / 4 drop and not a 3/4” right?
Lolol

Yes you are exactly right. I just wanna make sure ride quality isn't going to be compromised a whole lot

 

[87project]

You want to lower (the front) 3/4 of an inch and you're looking for a kit?

Dude.
Just cut the springs and call it good. Looks to me like the truck has already been lowered some...?
I'm not a fan of drop spindles in these trucks and would avoid their use if possible.
I'm a shackles/hangers/and springs kind of guy.

2/4 and no more!

That's where you are though? Rally wheels and trim rings...man the truck looks cool !

Maybe only shackles in the back and not hangers though huh?

It's a pretty dope truck. 112,*** original miles. Only bad rust spot is drivers side cab corner. Even the underside is pretty kosher.

 

[Rusty Nail]

Just trying to do a 3/4"

Pretty funny! That says 3/4 inch though, right?

Muahahahahahhah! Damn that's funny!

Dude, just cut it ahahah





If you stick with a 2 or even 3 inch front with 4 out back it'll be fiiiiine.
Prolly ride terrific!
One round of spring is about two inches worth of drop. I think if you cut one and a half rounds the ride quality WILL suffer.
You'll have to buy drop shocks and I would simply buy a replacement lowering spring if you insist on 3 inches. Easy-peesy. You can rent a spring compressor for FREE.

The hardest part will be pulling the bed, to drop the gas tank, so you can drill out the rivets, to swap hangers - but that is DEFINATELY the way to go AND it's CHEAP!



Plus people are weak, stupid, AND lazy so they never change the hangers..