Front lowering options??

[JoveDios]

Re: Front lowering options??

Here's mine with the belltech lowering kit

This looks like a perfect ride hight I would wanna be this low if anyone can help me on the cheapest and best way to do it I'd appreciate it

 

[Black Knight]

Re: Front lowering options??

Like with the other thread, it's cheapest OR best, you don't get both, so you decide.

Cheapest, turn down the torsion bars = free.

Best, IMO tubular control arms and coil overs = $1,000-1,500 depending on options.


Turn the torsion bars, if you hate the way it rides you know that you either need to go back or spend some coin.

 

[pearl91chevy]

Re: Front lowering options??

Like with the other thread, it's cheapest OR best, you don't get both, so you decide.

Cheapest, turn down the torsion bars = free.

Best, IMO tubular control arms and coil overs = $1,000-1,500 depending on options.


Turn the torsion bars, if you hate the way it rides you know that you either need to go back or spend some coin.

X2 on this, I did the torsion bar turn and it rode like complete garbage.. Coils way to go :tup:

 

[greengiant]

Re: Front lowering options??

This looks like a perfect ride hight I would wanna be this low if anyone can help me on the cheapest and best way to do it I'd appreciate it

The belltech kit only ran me about $350 on summit if I remember correctly then another couple hundred for install. The ride quality isn't the greatest though unfortunately. I plan on blowing it apart within the next month and the coilover conversion is on my list of things to do.

 

[greengiant]

Re: Front lowering options??

Not sure where all the hostility is coming from? We're simply talking about the different methods of lowering our trucks...and besides, it shouldn't worry you if we break our trucks.

 

[Logan]

Re: Front lowering options??

DaveP is kind of our voice of reason from time to time. While he comes off harsh he is knowledgeable about our trucks, so don't take offense to his unique delivery.

I think he is saying it is a bit backwards to slam a SyTy to the ground because of loss of ride quality (we have lots of that to spare) and chances of prematurely wearing components. Not to mention there is a trade off between looks and performance depending on how extreme one gets with the suspension.

 

[RealFastV6]

Re: Front lowering options??

Not sure where all the hostility is coming from?

It's been here for quite some time.

Don't let it dissuade you from doing whatever you want to do.

 

[greengiant]

Re: Front lowering options??

I wasn't offended by it really, it was just a little intense, that's all Yeah, I've read up a little bit about the negative points to lowering a Sy/Ty so I had an idea of what I was getting myself into.

 

[Jimmy]

Re: Front lowering options??

I was offended by it really, it was just a little intense, that's all Yeah, I've read up a little bit about the negative points to lowering a Sy/Ty so I had an idea of what I was getting myself into.

HA. Get a nice small block 64 Vette, put some 6" fender flares on it,paint it pink and put a big block 396 into it and call it a survivor in the NCRS tent and see what happens.


Open you mind.

Dave's forgot more than you know.For real.

 

[greengiant]

Re: Front lowering options??

Hahaha my bad....I meant to say wasn't. Wow that definitely changed the context of the post.

 

[JoveDios]

Re: Front lowering options??

I'm running the coils up front and wouldnt ever look back, not to mention how low I have them but also the ride quality over the torsion bars was a huge night and day difference. I have them on a stiffer setting so I won't hit cladding and I have hit Some massive potholes and still nothing broken.

What are you running for your back set up ??

 

[pearl91chevy]

Re: Front lowering options??

frame is notch, 3" belltech leafs, 1" angled blocks, and traction bars

 

[ChiPhoon]

Re: Front lowering options??

frame is notch, 3" belltech leafs, 1" angled blocks, and traction bars

ye thats what i want to do, 3" belltech leafs with angle blocks, but not ready for coil up front yet, did you get your kit from summit? that's a nice low stance looks good,but a tad low for me.

 

[JoveDios]

Re: Front lowering options??

frame is notch, 3" belltech leafs, 1" angled blocks, and traction bars

Is it possible to give me the item number to the leaf springs and kit you used I kinda wanna do it to mine but I can't seem to find the ones that fit my ty

 

[JoveDios]

Re: Front lowering options??

I can't seem to find the 2" belltech drop leaf springs for my Ty anyone can send me a link to the right ones??

 

[syclone809]

Re: Front lowering options??

I can't seem to find the 2" belltech drop leaf springs for my Ty anyone can send me a link to the right ones??

You can't find them cause they don't make them in 2"...search google for belltech 5954

 

[pearl91chevy]

Re: Front lowering options??

THe front coils are from sportmachines, the rear leafs I got off eBay directly from belltech

 

[JoveDios]

Re: Front lowering options??

What about with my stock control arms can I still go coilover with out having to go with the tubular control arms.

Don't get me wrong I'd love to go with that whole kit but it's pricey

 

[Black Knight]

Re: Front lowering options??

What about with my stock control arms can I still go coilover with out having to go with the tubular control arms.

Don't get me wrong I'd love to go with that whole kit but it's pricey

Yes, but a little modification is required.

 

[JoveDios]

Re: Front lowering options??

Yes, but a little modification is required.

Do you know the price on the coilovers I'd need? And part number?