So, what is a "Poor Man's Drop"?
06-22-2007, 05:57 PM
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So, what is a "Poor Man's Drop"?
I have heard of it but have not seen an explanation. Is it a 1/2, 2/4...
Any help will be appreciated. I would like to lower my truck a bit, but I have no money money to for any type of drop since I just ordered a set of Pacesetter's
Any help will be appreciated. I would like to lower my truck a bit, but I have no money money to for any type of drop since I just ordered a set of Pacesetter's
06-22-2007, 06:04 PM
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on a z71 a poor mans drop is decranking the tbars in the front(1-1.5") and taking out the lift block in the rear(2")
on a 2wd id say itd be something like shackles in the rear and taking out the overload springs and cutting the front springs
althought i dont reccommend cutting springs EVER
buying used will be the cheapest way to get a drop
on a 2wd id say itd be something like shackles in the rear and taking out the overload springs and cutting the front springs
althought i dont reccommend cutting springs EVER
buying used will be the cheapest way to get a drop
06-22-2007, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RandomHero
depends how long you're willing to wait. I have $175 into my drop which includes:
DJM flip kit with cnotch-$60
DJM Control Arms-$15.50
Doetsch tech shocks-$100
DJM flip kit with cnotch-$60
DJM Control Arms-$15.50
Doetsch tech shocks-$100
Originally Posted by nightrunner
on a z71 a poor mans drop is decranking the tbars in the front(1-1.5") and taking out the lift block in the rear(2")
on a 2wd id say itd be something like shackles in the rear and taking out the overload springs and cutting the front springs
althought i dont reccommend cutting springs EVER
buying used will be the cheapest way to get a drop
on a 2wd id say itd be something like shackles in the rear and taking out the overload springs and cutting the front springs
althought i dont reccommend cutting springs EVER
buying used will be the cheapest way to get a drop
Originally Posted by ZZebes
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06-22-2007, 08:15 PM
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decranking the tbars makes it a bit softer but you could get some lowering tbar keys to eliminate that
to take the lift block out you will need some 2wd ubolts but they are quite inexpensive. if your pinion angles now are on the limit of binding they may bind with a 2" rear drop and may require some pinion shims
go to a shock for a lowered app. like a edlebrock performer IAS, toxic shock, doestch(fubar'd spelling) tech, nitro active, etc. ( ideally some qa1s but thats high dollar adjustables)
to take the lift block out you will need some 2wd ubolts but they are quite inexpensive. if your pinion angles now are on the limit of binding they may bind with a 2" rear drop and may require some pinion shims
go to a shock for a lowered app. like a edlebrock performer IAS, toxic shock, doestch(fubar'd spelling) tech, nitro active, etc. ( ideally some qa1s but thats high dollar adjustables)
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06-22-2007, 09:26 PM
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My drop is pretty much a "budget drop"....lowering keys, removed lift blocks, and 2" rear shackles. Haven't done shocks yet but I'm getting by with what I have for now. Besides the keys and shackles, the only other expenses are the 2wd U-bolts, and a wheel alignment if you don't have access to an alignment rack.
06-22-2007, 10:32 PM
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Un-cranking the t-bars doesn't make them any softer, there still the same spring rate, but any time you to adjust them, you HAVE to have it realigned.
My truck I took 5 turns out of the t-bars, removed the lift blocks and put 275/60/16 on it and it dropped it 1 1/2 in the front and 2 3/4 in the rear.
My truck I took 5 turns out of the t-bars, removed the lift blocks and put 275/60/16 on it and it dropped it 1 1/2 in the front and 2 3/4 in the rear.