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SonoMan · 10-12-2008, 08:02 AM

Hey guys,
I'm new to the site, so I thought I'd say hi. I've decided to turn a '93 c1500 into a street/strip rod, and this seems like the place to be.
Quick question...what all is out there as far as lowering kits. I want to drop it down just a little bit to improve handling (I'm not interesting in anything close to being considered "slammed"). Also, I want to preserve the ability to tow a few thousand pounds. I've seen a few 2"/4" kits, but I'm worried dropping it 4" in the rear is too much. Any thoughts? Thanks.

-Jesse

peterbilt · 10-12-2008, 11:36 AM

welcome. dont be a stranger. be sure to post where ya can with thoughts and ideas. also great people here to help ya, im not that into chevys or gm, mostly fords and v dubs, and i like jacked up trucks, so not too keen on advice for drop kits.

93blazer · 10-12-2008, 07:31 PM

welcome to our little forum , post some pics of the project ! before and after pics would be great , love to see projects in action we can help in whatever ways we can.

bradrhale · 10-12-2008, 07:39 PM

i had a 91 c1500 with 2" drop spindles in the front and 3" drops in the back. i towed alot of stuff with it with no problems. looked awesome like it belonged in the race. let me find a pic of it. should have one somewhere to show you and see what you think.

87c10slammer · 10-13-2008, 11:03 AM

well from my knowledge about lowered trucks they arent good to tow with at all.. the 2/4 inch drop will make you bottom out pretty easy... they sell air bag helper kits that will allow you to tow anything up to 10,000 pounds and it is 1500 bucks on ridetech.com... it is a basic bolt on kit and it will help out at the track also... allowing better weight transfer to the rear when it is jacked up... i am bagging my hole truck so i can do this without he kit and still be able to tow when i want to... what are your plans for the motor and such?

10-12-2008, 08:02 AM	#1
SonoMan Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	new to the site Hey guys, I'm new to the site, so I thought I'd say hi. I've decided to turn a '93 c1500 into a street/strip rod, and this seems like the place to be. Quick question...what all is out there as far as lowering kits. I want to drop it down just a little bit to improve handling (I'm not interesting in anything close to being considered "slammed"). Also, I want to preserve the ability to tow a few thousand pounds. I've seen a few 2"/4" kits, but I'm worried dropping it 4" in the rear is too much. Any thoughts? Thanks. -Jesse

10-12-2008, 11:36 AM	#2
peterbilt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,849	welcome. dont be a stranger. be sure to post where ya can with thoughts and ideas. also great people here to help ya, im not that into chevys or gm, mostly fords and v dubs, and i like jacked up trucks, so not too keen on advice for drop kits. __________________ clicky!!>> 1971 Volkswagen Deluxe Bus <<clicky!! "Never give up on somebody you can't go a day without thinkin' about" Eric and Jessica 1-14-08

10-12-2008, 07:31 PM	#3
93blazer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south BAMA Posts: 284	welcome to our little forum , post some pics of the project ! before and after pics would be great , love to see projects in action we can help in whatever ways we can. __________________ IF YOU AIN'T FIRST YOUR LAST SHAKE AND BAKE !!!!!!!!

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10-12-2008, 07:39 PM	#4
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,587	i had a 91 c1500 with 2" drop spindles in the front and 3" drops in the back. i towed alot of stuff with it with no problems. looked awesome like it belonged in the race. let me find a pic of it. should have one somewhere to show you and see what you think.

10-13-2008, 11:03 AM	#5
87c10slammer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 2,197	well from my knowledge about lowered trucks they arent good to tow with at all.. the 2/4 inch drop will make you bottom out pretty easy... they sell air bag helper kits that will allow you to tow anything up to 10,000 pounds and it is 1500 bucks on ridetech.com... it is a basic bolt on kit and it will help out at the track also... allowing better weight transfer to the rear when it is jacked up... i am bagging my hole truck so i can do this without he kit and still be able to tow when i want to... what are your plans for the motor and such?