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89V895S10
10-12-2002, 06:35 AM
What mods do i have to do to my front suspension that has a 350 small block?
Mike
10-12-2002, 06:43 AM
you don\'t have to do any. you can add heavy duty shocks to help it out, but nothing is needed.
MOREPOWER
10-12-2002, 07:31 AM
Drop the motor in and power on man!!!!
4more
10-12-2002, 08:51 AM
id recomend checking over the suspention and steering make sure nothing is worn out good set of shocks is a good idea as far as what springs depends on how low you want the truck and what engine you had i had a 4cly and it lowered it about 3 inches but most 4.3 springs dont relly lower much
ZZ4Blazer
10-12-2002, 10:02 AM
I had a 4.3. Mine didn\'t drop any.
bohn333
10-12-2002, 10:37 AM
Mine dropped about an inch with the stock 4cly springs. Still nice and stiff though, gas shocks and a hugh sway bar added though. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif
PursuitS10
10-16-2002, 07:03 AM
My truck had a 1.9 and when i sat the motor in the front bumper just about hit the ground so I swapped a set of 2.8 extended cab springs and not it back up to stock height.



\'82 S10 93 305

388 being built
j3501lgr
12-01-2002, 04:32 PM
it depends on what stance you want.i got a 83 gmc xcab w/350/700r4 in mine with airride and it handles great.i get 7 inches of lift.you can get drop coils from aim industries for 39$ and spindles for around 99$. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif
mommasboy
12-01-2002, 09:14 PM
Just keep this in mind too. When you add the weight to the front, things tend to wear out faster. Im going through this right now with mine. The shims have compeltely worn out in the controll arms and the breaks and shocks are starting to act kinda funny. Im workin on replacing this stuff cause if i dont it\'s gonna hurt me on the launch by not letting the front travel.