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Thread: 4x4 lowrider ? - S-10 Forum

Started 2 years, 1 month ago by motocross
ok before i get flamed for this i just want to clarify i want to lower a 4x4 because i need 4x4 for winter and i already have a lifted truck. ok so theres this 2002 4x4 S10 for sale for $5000 and its got power windows and stuff so pretty nice truck for the price, i planned on buying a 2wd but this is a local and i no it hasnt been beat so i want to buy it. if i buy it i want a nice clean daily ...
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nooneshome replied 1 year, 5 months ago
I recently removed my torsion key bolts for a lower front end. Now my old shocks are compressed and need to be replaced. My question is, do they make shocks that are like 1 or 2" shorter?

kronicking1 replied 1 year, 5 months ago
i ordered belltech..spindles,coils,leaf,blocks.. my question is. Should i take out my inner fenders? or will i be ok? (roads in Louisiana are F***ed up)

rockinguitar876 replied 1 year, 4 months ago
do they need to be angled like the s10 would need to be???

LosT replied 1 year, 5 months ago
im looking for a kit for a 02 S10 LS 4/4 lowering belltech.

s10pack88 replied 1 year, 4 months ago
I've searched the forum but I need to get a clear answer on this. I just ordered 4" drop blocks (w/ shocks) to replace 3" drop blocks. The front is lowered 4" and even though I like the raked looked its too much rake. My question is are the 4" drop blocks safe for every day driving (highways, interstates)? I just read somewhere that they aren't.

thecodyd21 replied 1 year, 3 months ago
anybody have pics of 4link coilover suspension on there ride?

fatrodder replied 1 year, 3 months ago
i have a 02 std. cab s10 do i need angled blocks or not.i have 3" now and have no problems.

thrice4life44 replied 1 year, 3 months ago
i found a pretty good deal on some but i have a v6 i know you can put them in my truck but how is the ride quality and how much will they drop total if i have a v6...???

yamaha17 replied 1 year, 2 months ago
Im going to lower my 2002 sonoma 4.3 ex. cab. Im thinkin about doing a 4/5 drop. I had a 2000 sonoma dropped 3/5 on 18s and drove it everyday it was fine. My ? is that im not putting 18s on this truck, im rolling on zq8 16x8s on 225/50/16s. Would a 4/5 be ok on those rims/tires combo without notching?

leadsled2020 replied 1 year, 2 months ago
I have a 94 SS and am lookin at doin some kind of drop but I want to do it as a performance upgrade.... like a triangulated 4 link and coilovers... or ladderbars w/ panhard bar and coilovers. I would like to add a rear swaybar as well what do you guys recommend?

yamaha17 replied 1 year, 2 months ago
finished my belltech 4/5 on my 2nd sonoma....i blacked out the GMC on the center caps and the GMC front emblem as well....what do you all think? oh yea heres my old white sonoma, i just found another picture of it.

2002redSdime replied 1 year, 1 month ago
I thought i heard belltech made a 4" drop leaf. is this true or am i mistaken cuz i can't find it!

NCsDIME98 replied 1 year, 1 month ago
have any of you had any problems with tire clearance with a 4/4 drop? i have stock wheels and 215/70/15 tires

nigglewiggle60 replied 1 year, 1 month ago
Okay, I ordered a 5/6 from AVS and picked it up. I should have looked at the products before I took them home, but I was given 2" blocks. So my question is do I have the 4" or 3" leaf pack then? I always thought it was 3" but given the block size I'm now confused. I sent AVS an E-mail already. the number on the leafs is AS1034 if that helps. I will show pictures of the before and after and ...

RC ALLOYS replied 1 year ago
Ok guys, been fighting this since about May of this year. Have a 2002 4 door Blazer. Did a 5" drop (so I thought) up front and about 4.5 rear. Front drop spindles, 3" (p/n 4227) Bell Tech springs and Bell Tech drop shocks. Well, something isn't right and I began to notice this while bumming around the forum. I have 245/50-16 tires on all 4 corners. Ground to fender lip numbers are 27" front and ...

944v8indfw replied 11 months, 1 week ago
2002 Blazer 4 Door Is there anyone out there that has lowered with just the stock keys in the front? I am looking for about a 2 1/2 to 3 drop in front no more. I have searched the forum for an hour or so and all I can come up with is the key swap side to side method for a 5 or so inch drop. Too far for my taste. So the question is for someone tha thas actually done it. I don't need to hear ...

srts10 replied 11 months ago
IM gettin 4 inch on the back i was just wondering if you guys did anything to the driveshaft for that drop....

CraigDavid replied 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I lowered my blazer 5/6 a few months ago. did belltech leaves and 3" angled blocks in the back. my driveshaft rubs on the gas tank x member real bad if i hit hard bumps, give it too much throttle, or put people in the back seat. is there any solution to this other than notching the x member?

howlow2010 replied 10 months, 1 week ago
i got a 98 sonoma witha 4/5 drop in it and was thinkin bout takin the bumpstop brackets out couple pep told me i would be good once i took them out but wanted to c wat other pep thought bought that and if u had the similar prob. cause im sittin on the bumpstops

beaniebmx replied 10 months ago
I have 2" spindles and an extended cab 2003 4cyl i want to do 5/6 drop. ive searched, and i can only find them on avs, some on stylintrucks but it says it may only do 2 1/2". where can i pick up 3" coils, 3" leafs, 3" angled blocks and 4 drop shocks for a low price?

gotS10 replied 9 months, 2 weeks ago
right now it's rolling on mono leaf with 4inch angled blocks at least till i can get out there and bag it when it gets warm here in Missouri!!! nevertheless like stated what size shim will i need from "JTR"? 2 3 or the 4 im not really getting clatter right now.... once in a blue moon ill hear a faint one for only a second.... good thing right now its not my daily driver.... any suggestions...

51chevyrider replied 9 months, 1 week ago
4 link I need to now what size your links are top and botton for a triangled 4 link any body no?

srts10 replied 9 months, 1 week ago
I just finished my 4/5 drop and when i went to pull out of my garage i heard grinding from under the cab.....I installed the center support bearing spacer and transmission spacer from jtr and now my driveshaft is touching the floor why?

srts10 replied 9 months, 1 week ago
Here are some new pics of my new wheels tires and a drop.... http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/u...g?t=1237418 643

scrubbn_azzphalt replied 9 months ago
I have a 2001 reg. S10, and wanting to drop it 4/5. will I have to c-notch the frame, and if I'm running 18x8's will they tuck nice but not too nice aka scrub like a motha! thanks.

chadlogan112 replied 9 months ago
I've recently bought a 00' 2dr blazer along with some 18'' Irocs. I'm looking to buy 2'' spindles, 3'' coils, zq8 leafs, and 3'' blocks giving it about a 4.5 drop all around. Will I be able to get away without notching my frame whatsoever? I live in Daytona so my roads aren't bad at all and I rarely have people in the back seat. Thanks!

s10kid17 replied 8 months, 3 weeks ago
So I bought this kit from spring tech and its 4 front 5 rear... my dad said he read somewhere that you have to notch the frame so it wont hit it and will ride better. Is this true? or do you have to just cut off bump stops? thanks!

UMich Hockey replied 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I am looking for a how-to on how to lower a 4x4. I have done a lot of searching and have read a lot, but I have not found a guide or how-to on how to do the torsion bar drop. Does anyone have any information or anything that I can read up on? I know, most people are going to say lift it. But I love the more aggressive look of a lowered truck. I know it can be done, I especially like dillion_...

eastbayS10 replied 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I am new to the s10 forums and recently purchased an s10. I am looking to lower it with a 3/4 drop. I found a lowering kit on ebay with 3'' coils and 4'' blocks. The ebay description says that they are for a 2.2l. My s10 is a 4wd, I wanted to ask you guys if they would work on my truck. Thanks in advance.

eastbayS10 replied 6 months, 3 weeks ago
4WD Lowering Question I am new to the s10 forums and recently purchased an s10. I am looking to lower it with a 3/4 drop. I found a lowering kit on ebay with 3'' coils and 4'' blocks. The ebay description says that they are for a 2.2l. My s10 is a 4wd, I wanted to ask you guys if they would work on my truck. Thanks in advance.

Daviid713 replied 6 months, 3 weeks ago
ok im getting my drop parts next week for my 89 s10 blazer but i got questions ima be getting 2inch coils 2inch spindles 4inch blocks pulling a leaf yea i know pulling a leaf is bad but im just doing it until i get money to get the leafs first off is there going to be any rubbing occuring im running stock size and im scared of 4/5.5 being low for crap roads here in texas.... and ...

Daviid713 replied 6 months, 3 weeks ago
4/5.5 But....... ok im getting my drop parts next week for my 89 s10 blazer but i got questions ima be getting 2inch coils 2inch spindles 4inch blocks pulling a leaf yea i know pulling a leaf is bad but im just doing it until i get money to get the leafs first off is there going to be any rubbing occuring im running stock size and im scared ...

UMich Hockey replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Before I go into this I know what some people are going to say. Why'd you drop a 4x4? I did it because to me a lowered truck looks better. Anyways onto the topic at hand: I dropped my 2003 4x4 Ext. Cab Sonoma last week and there has been driveshaft rubbing issues. I used angled blocks. It is rubbing on the cab crossmember right by the driveshaft U-Joint. Since I have a 4x4 I have a transfer ...

srts10 replied 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Can anyone post a pic with a 4/3 drop...I have a 4/5 and i want to raise the back end up to haul a bike....I want to see what a 4/3 drop would look like on ext cab.....Thanks

srts10 replied 5 months, 2 weeks ago
4/3 drop Can anyone post a pic with a 4/3 drop...I have a 4/5 and i want to raise the back end up to haul a bike....I want to see what a 4/3 drop would look like on ext cab.....Thanks

Deadman replied 4 months, 3 weeks ago
i need a set of rear shocks for my rear 4 inch drop , can i buy the at either pep boys, autozone, advance auto or napa auto part stores? if so can someone give me a part number... i kinda need my truck for work monday and want to get this done either today or sunday... i forgot to order shocks for my truck when i ordered my drop parts.

Deadman replied 4 months, 3 weeks ago
4 inch rear drop shocks i need a set of rear shocks for my rear 4 inch drop , can i buy the at either pep boys, autozone, advance auto or napa auto part stores? if so can someone give me a part number... i kinda need my truck for work monday and want to get this done either today or sunday... i forgot to order shocks for my truck when i ordered my drop ...

walt79 replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
hey wuts up guys i want to drop my 95 blazer without breakn the bank, cuz of course money is tight. i only want to drop it a couple inches , i guess ill get blocks for the rear , and in the front i heard of tightning the torsion bar or turning the keys down , somthing like that , i am new at this and i was wondering if this is something i can do myself or what. any input is much appreciated. ...

Caiomhghin replied 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Alright, so I'm dropping the rear of my truck to 4, with 3 inch leafs and a 1 inch block, and I'm ordering the jtr alignment kit. Just curious as if I need to get the setback plates with this? Any help would be awesome...

Caiomhghin replied 3 months, 3 weeks ago
4 inch rear drop Alright, so I'm dropping the rear of my truck to 4, with 3 inch leafs and a 1 inch block, and I'm ordering the jtr alignment kit. Just curious as if I need to get the setback plates with this? Any help would be awesome...

RPM826 replied 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sorry to get your hopes up, but the firsts 5 pages of search did nothing for me. Anyone else got a shot of any first gen with 4/5 drop? I'm thinking i'll do it with mine...

dirt_mcgirt609 replied 2 months, 1 week ago
hey, i'm new to this and i need some help. i have a 02 s10 with a 4/5 drop on stock 205/75/15s. what size rims and tires can i use and it not rub too bad? it only rubs over big bumps and just before full lock now. any help would be great thanks.

Gimp replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
my daily forever has been bagged for yrs so forgive me. i recently bought another s10 thats 2/3 static with 2" coils and 3" blocks and i have a spare set of 2" spindles and plan to purchase 3" drop leafs. my question is on stock xtreme wheels and 55 series tires is a 4/6 drop going to look uneven?? even tho its only inch difference?? like i said im used to driving a truck that lays and ride ...

goshawks00 replied 1 month, 1 week ago
I may have an issue , so am trying to be a bit pro-ative here... The question is is there a formula for how long the triangulated links should be? If all they do is prevent side to side movement, will 15" bars work as well as say 24" bars... The reason I ask is I may have some issue with the exhaust set-upI have and the shorter triangulated bars will afford better placement of the exhaust ...

greencactus3 replied 2 years, 1 month ago
ur 15 and can afford 2 trucks, not to mention affording to mod both? jeez what do you do?

1LowSONO replied 2 years, 1 month ago
damn u kids got waaay to much money! mommy and daddy customs?

grndscrpr03 replied 2 years, 1 month ago
you can just crank the torsion bars to get 2-3" up front without the keys

inprogress10 replied 2 years, 1 month ago
Quote: Originally Posted by greencactus3 ur 15 and can afford 2 trucks, not to mention affording to mod both? jeez what do you do? no shit right.

97 chevy s-10 replied 2 years, 1 month ago
so could i just go to pepboys and order all the stuff or do i have to order all that shit online

greencactus3 replied 2 years, 1 month ago
youll get a better deal online if pepboys even tried to help you

beaniebmx replied 2 years, 1 month ago
www.summitracing.com has great prices for all you need, its where im ordereing the rest of my 5/6 before spring my 4/4 is on a 1st gen so its not as low on a 2nd gen, i have 205/75/14 and i have 2 rub marks on my frame from full lock, my antisway bar was glazed over from tire rub, but then again it wasnt even connected to the control arms...

Klutchman replied 2 years, 1 month ago
if your truck has a nice ride now stock summit has drop lower control arms i have the 3" on mine i m not sure if the have a 4" i don't see why they wont though i did the 3" in the front because mine has the good old s10 lean in the front that i haven't got to fix yet

Mattie L. replied 2 years, 1 month ago
i got a 3/4 drop on my 97, i have 3 inch lowering coils in the front and 4 inch blocks in the back, rides not very smooth, i also got 245/35/20 tires and it rubs BARELY if i turn the wheel full lock so you should be fiine

97 chevy s-10 replied 2 years, 1 month ago
i think im going to get beltech 2" drop spindles then 2" drop springs and 4" blocks for the rear i dont know what kind of shock i shoud use any suggestions?

 

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ZQ8 Blazer
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4/5 drop what wheels can i use?
Published (2009-10-12 17:28:00)
Re: 4/5 drop what wheels can i use? You don't go by overall diameter you go from the center of the hub to the top of the tire. Your running 13.6 from the center to the top you can run a 255/35/20 which is 13.5 from the center to the top. This is if you have the correct back spacing on the 20's you get.
nigglewiggle60
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4dr going 5/6 on 20" arelli...
Published (2009-05-22 12:18:00)
Re: 4dr going 5/6 on 20" arelli f-16b So I sold the blazer, now I got the 20" wheels and all the extra parts, yours for $1400
greencactus3
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4 link
Published (2009-03-13 13:18:00)
Re: 4 link can be anything really...
srts10
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4/3 drop
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Re: 4/3 drop <a href=" http://s631.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=DSC00677.jpg " target="_blank"><img src=" http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/DSC00677.jpg " border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
CraigDavid
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4 door blazer driveshaft problem
Published (2009-02-20 00:07:00)
thanks man
1offs10
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user's latest post:
4/5 drop in a first gen
Published (2009-09-11 21:20:00)
how low is ur frame from the ground? could u take some more pics of the truck on pavement so i can see whats up how low it really is lol
towb3
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4/5 drop in a first gen
Published (2009-09-06 23:11:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by sinned The reason 1offs10's drop doesn't look right....you kind of have to start at factory height if you are going to list your drop. Ah. Is it the truck zq8blazer was talking about that cut lift coils for a drop?
terryl
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4 inch rear drop
Published (2009-08-29 10:37:00)
Re: 4 inch rear drop All of these trucks can be diferrent. Usually ext. cabs do not need setback plates. The way to know for sure is to do the drop and then check the clearence between the tranny and drivshaft. 3/4" clearence is the suggested amount to allow plenty of room on bumps and dips. The truck must be at "ride height" when measuring. (all weight on suspession). My ext. cab. did not need them but I used them...
Wicked Mayhem
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4 door blazer driveshaft problem
Published (2009-02-07 20:29:00)
shoulda got 9's for the back so push the wheel out!!!
NORCAL SS
15
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4 Door Blazer Drop Not Right?
Published (2008-12-19 12:29:00)
get djm 3 inch drop springs the belltech 4228 ride a lot worse than the djm

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