Go Back   Indiana Truck Scene Forum > Street Trucks > Static Drops

Static Drops Info and pics of static drops

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-13-2012, 02:34 PM   #1
88blackdime
Junior Member
 
88blackdime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: lafayette,in
Posts: 10
Default need some advice please

ok i have an 88 dime that im doing a 4/5 drop on it. i have 2 in drop spindles 2 in coils and 3 in blocks and going to pull a leaf. i think i can handle the back but its the front that has me worried. never done it and need help whats the best way to get everything done.
88blackdime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2012, 04:46 PM   #2
Red91
Full Access Members
 
Red91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Age: 36
Posts: 285
Default

I may not have an s10 but I did the drop on my truck (check sig) and that was 2" spindles and 2" springs. Honestly the best way to do is take your time make sure you have all the tools you need. BFH is the top of that list for the front. I know when I had issues taking out my factory spindles and springs if I couldn't find a how too on a forum via google search I looked it up on you tube, I know it sounds dumb but when you work alone with minimal resources you do what you have too. But be forewarned you might find that when you get in there that you need ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar end links ect.. so account some time for that as well. Once you get in there you will realize they are simple systems but will occasionally require some muscle and some creativity to get apart. If it's your first time doing it and you think you can get it done in a day, set aside 2 Murphys law says something will bit you in the ass. It's kind of difficult to answer your question because it is kind of vauge but these are the first tips that come to mind that I wish I had when I did mine. Hope this helps when you get too it. BTW Pics when your done!
__________________

My Facebook
Red91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2012, 09:38 PM   #3
88blackdime
Junior Member
 
88blackdime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: lafayette,in
Posts: 10
Default

ok i found one on there but it was for a 2wd blazer but i think its pretty much the same. its going to take me at least a week to do the front i drive a repo truck so im busy with that most of my free waking time. whats the best method on gitting the stock springs out with out killing my self?
88blackdime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2012, 09:55 PM   #4
Red91
Full Access Members
 
Red91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Age: 36
Posts: 285
Default

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1akqSJE0ss

This is exactly the same process I used. Worked like a charm.
__________________

My Facebook
Red91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2012, 10:06 PM   #5
88blackdime
Junior Member
 
88blackdime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: lafayette,in
Posts: 10
Default

wow ok not to bad then thanks red!
__________________
1988 chevy s-10 ext cab 4.3 rebuilt all bymyself doing a 4/5 drop soon. 1997 gmc sierra ext cab bought new still have.
1998 chevy 4wd blazer wifes daily nothing special but a pain in the ass!
Soon to the stable another s-10 ext cab dubbed the hill billy deluxe
88blackdime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2012, 07:40 AM   #6
Red91
Full Access Members
 
Red91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Age: 36
Posts: 285
Default

No worries man!
__________________

My Facebook
Red91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2012, 05:08 PM   #7
88blackdime
Junior Member
 
88blackdime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: lafayette,in
Posts: 10
Default

well i started on it what a pita it was ball joints are destroyed the kid that had it before me barely put any wheel grease in the bearings so those are toast. so for now im putting in bearings and seal to git it back on the ground for no more driving i do with it the ball joints will hold till spring. its lucky if it goes for a walk around the block.
__________________
1988 chevy s-10 ext cab 4.3 rebuilt all bymyself doing a 4/5 drop soon. 1997 gmc sierra ext cab bought new still have.
1998 chevy 4wd blazer wifes daily nothing special but a pain in the ass!
Soon to the stable another s-10 ext cab dubbed the hill billy deluxe
88blackdime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2012, 07:27 PM   #8
Bearcat91
Full Access Members
 
Bearcat91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Cinci Ohio
Posts: 354
Default

No bueno! hope it all comes together man!
Bearcat91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2012, 07:44 PM   #9
88blackdime
Junior Member
 
88blackdime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: lafayette,in
Posts: 10
Default

well i got it most of the way back on just need new bearings and some grease and then i have drives side and the rear to do and done!
__________________
1988 chevy s-10 ext cab 4.3 rebuilt all bymyself doing a 4/5 drop soon. 1997 gmc sierra ext cab bought new still have.
1998 chevy 4wd blazer wifes daily nothing special but a pain in the ass!
Soon to the stable another s-10 ext cab dubbed the hill billy deluxe
88blackdime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2012, 07:44 PM   #10
88blackdime
Junior Member
 
88blackdime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: lafayette,in
Posts: 10
Default

whats the best way to remove a leaf to get that extra drop?
__________________
1988 chevy s-10 ext cab 4.3 rebuilt all bymyself doing a 4/5 drop soon. 1997 gmc sierra ext cab bought new still have.
1998 chevy 4wd blazer wifes daily nothing special but a pain in the ass!
Soon to the stable another s-10 ext cab dubbed the hill billy deluxe
88blackdime is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump