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Enjoi_yo
02-09-2010, 10:23 PM
I'm starting to build a 94 s10 and I'm looking for a good online shop or somewhere to get parts and some advice where to start. I'm not looking to bag it just yet but plan to in the future. Right now just a drop and some shaving and rims.
Enjoi_yo
02-10-2010, 07:36 PM
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bdydrpdmazda
02-10-2010, 07:38 PM
www.suicidedoors.com the absolute best shop on the planet for your mini truck needs...
bdydrpdmazda
02-10-2010, 07:41 PM
also, belltech makes the best suspension parts when it comes to dropping your truck, suspension is something you want to go ahead and spend the money on to do the job right. If you do plan on bagging it later, the spindles and control arms will still be used so I would look to try and use those to drop the front and you can get some blocks for the back that wont set you back too much...
-EnVus-
02-10-2010, 07:41 PM
moonshine customs in winder,ga they can help ya
www.moonshinecustoms.com
CHADbee
02-10-2010, 07:47 PM
summit has pretty good prices on suspension parts. i bought all the stuff for my blazer from them.

dont cheap out, buy some nitro2 drop shocks, its worth it.
bdydrpdmazda
02-10-2010, 07:49 PM
summit is good, you are correct chad...
Enjoi_yo
02-10-2010, 07:53 PM
What's the average price for a 3 inch drop? And I was told all I need is coils and blocks to drop it but this doesn't seem right to me. I'm new to lowering trucks, I've only been around lifted ones and that's the only truck suspension knowledge I have.
-EnVus-
02-10-2010, 07:55 PM
What's the average price for a 3 inch drop? And I was told all I need is coils and blocks to drop it but this doesn't seem right to me. I'm new to lowering trucks, I've only been around lifted ones and that's the only truck suspension knowledge I have.
coils and drop spindles will set the front just right....and 3 inch blocks in the rear with 2 leaf springs on each side
You can also bag the front with bolt on cups easy for dimes to lower
CHADbee
02-10-2010, 07:56 PM
What's the average price for a 3 inch drop? And I was told all I need is coils and blocks to drop it but this doesn't seem right to me. I'm new to lowering trucks, I've only been around lifted ones and that's the only truck suspension knowledge I have.

they sit higher in the rear about an inch FYI. you can use blocks in the rear without drop shocks but i would make sure they are in good condition. for the front i highly suggest drop shocks with the springs.

reason why its that way is blocks dont drop the truck, it pushing the suspension up in truck.
SouthrnStyle
02-10-2010, 08:01 PM
Shawn Kilgore with the Rim Shack good guy great prices

or

Suicidiedoors,grant customs,cando customs,twistedways Fab,Masterimagecustoms
bdydrpdmazda
02-10-2010, 08:05 PM
they sit higher in the rear about an inch FYI. you can use blocks in the rear without drop shocks but i would make sure they are in good condition. for the front i highly suggest drop shocks with the springs.

reason why its that way is blocks dont drop the truck, it pushing the suspension up in truck.
I thought blocks raised the axle higher off the leafs so that it mounted 2" or whatever size higher in turn bringing the truck down...
vtecgsrguy
02-10-2010, 08:09 PM
i would jus go ahead an bag it! save up enough to get all the parts and jus go ahead and bag it!! ur gonna want it lower so as ya go low so might as well bag it and lay frame with it!! then later cut it up and body drop da bitch! lol you'll get da bug jus like the rest of us who modified anything on wheels!!! lol
bdydrpdmazda
02-10-2010, 08:10 PM
i would jus go ahead an bag it! save up enough to get all the parts and jus go ahead and bag it!! ur gonna want it lower so as ya go low so might as well bag it and lay frame with it!! then later cut it up and body drop da bitch! lol you'll get da bug jus like the rest of us who modified anything on wheels!!! lol
I hve a complete fast bag set up that I have never installed or used that I paid over 1G for that Ill let go for $750, just saying...
punkr6
02-10-2010, 08:11 PM
I thought blocks raised the axle higher off the leafs so that it mounted 2" or whatever size higher in turn bringing the truck down...

blocks will lower the truck, but it will extend the shocks not compress them ( rear only )
bdydrpdmazda
02-10-2010, 08:13 PM
blocks will lower the truck, but it will extend the shocks not compress them ( rear only )
Yeah I know but the way it does it is by raising the mounting of the rear axle...
punkr6
02-10-2010, 08:14 PM
Yeah I know but the way it does it is by raising the mounting of the rear axle...

correct...
Enjoi_yo
02-10-2010, 09:03 PM
coils and drop spindles will set the front just right....and 3 inch blocks in the rear with 2 leaf springs on each side
You can also bag the front with bolt on cups easy for dimes to lower

That's what I was told to do and what I will most likely do. The thing that is keeping from doing it right away is the truck sitting uneven. That is something that really bothers me. The truck isn't my DD so I'm not in a rush to get it finished so right now I'm more focused on learning more about what's good and bad with suspension.
Enjoi_yo
02-10-2010, 09:05 PM
they sit higher in the rear about an inch FYI. you can use blocks in the rear without drop shocks but i would make sure they are in good condition. for the front i highly suggest drop shocks with the springs.

reason why its that way is blocks dont drop the truck, it pushing the suspension up in truck.

I've seen your blazer in the car pics section and that's my goal stance wise. That's the way I want mine to sit.
CHADbee
02-10-2010, 09:08 PM
I thought blocks raised the axle higher off the leafs so that it mounted 2" or whatever size higher in turn bringing the truck down...
ah fuck :doh:

forgive me, im running on very little sleep

I've seen your blazer in the car pics section and that's my goal stance wise. That's the way I want mine to sit.
well that truck was dropped 4 in the front and 4.75-ish in the rear.

look into spindals + springs for the front and blocks for the rear and look up "how to pull a real leaf" on s10forum or google.
Enjoi_yo
02-10-2010, 09:22 PM
Well then I might be looking into a 4 inch kit then. I guess i should go measure and see where I want it to sit.
TSiFTW
02-10-2010, 09:47 PM
suicidedoors.com, fbimini.com. the only to online places I buy from. I prefer fbi though. Can't go wrong with either.
Enjoi_yo
02-11-2010, 10:49 PM
Does anyone have a 3/4or 4/5 lowering kit that they would recommend?

A friend showed me this one http://www.gcustoms.com/8203-s10sonoma-drop-lowering-djm232134-p-29689.html

and another friend said just get one from auto zone but I'm not sure about either
tnomud
02-11-2010, 11:07 PM
DJM and Belltech are the only way to go. Halfass Chinese crap will only cause you headaches down the road. If you do it right, it will also handle and ride well.
Enjoi_yo
02-11-2010, 11:35 PM
DJM and Belltech are the only way to go. Halfass Chinese crap will only cause you headaches down the road. If you do it right, it will also handle and ride well.

I think I'm gonna go with that DJM one. Thanks for all the replies. Repped everyone who has helped.
SouthrnStyle
02-12-2010, 09:56 AM
suicidedoors.com, fbimini.com. the only to online places I buy from. I prefer fbi though. Can't go wrong with either.

I hope your kidding about the Fbi part!

Sd is the way to go!
Enjoi_yo
02-12-2010, 09:59 PM
ah fuck :doh:

forgive me, im running on very little sleep

well that truck was dropped 4 in the front and 4.75-ish in the rear.

look into spindals + springs for the front and blocks for the rear and look up "how to pull a real leaf" on s10forum or google.

Did you use a kit or piece it together yourself?