need some advice please

[88blackdime]

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.

[Red91]

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!

[88blackdime]

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?

[Red91]

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

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

[88blackdime]

wow ok not to bad then thanks red!

[Red91]

No worries man!

[88blackdime]

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.

[Bearcat91]

No bueno! hope it all comes together man!

[88blackdime]

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!

[88blackdime]

whats the best way to remove a leaf to get that extra drop?

[Red91]

I personally wouldn't recommend removing a leaf because it will be really soft out back after that. However there is a bolt that holds the spring pack together, remove the spring, take out said bolt remove the bottom leaf, re install said bolt then re install the spring. Hope this helps.

[88blackdime]

ok thanks wasnt sure what was involved im puting air shocks out back to help with loads. i have a set of monos that were givin to me but after the stories and pics ive seen yea they goin to the scrap yard!

[Red91]

Standard style shock install other than running a line and for the air. Mostly put the air chuck right next to the lisence plate personally.

[88blackdime]

ok i know this is one oh many joys of building trucks but ive run into a small problem. passanger side no no maijor issues there i go to driver side broke sway arm end link ok easy fix. i go to put everything back on today and i only have right turns only. it hits on the upper control arm and a small spot on the new spindle. anyone ever have this:?

[Badblacksrt10]

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[Corey Prince]

ive never had any problems with drop spindles. hope u got it figured out. got any new updates on the truck?

[88blackdime]

i got the spindle problem fixed now i have 2 more issues to solve the cooling fans dont kick on like they should and i have a hole in the airline to the shocks oh and the stupid heater fan quit working as i drove it to the new house so i guess i have 3 thing to fix when it gets warm out.