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ModFreak ModFreak
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 05/05/08
01:48 PM

Ok, ive looked arounda bit and need some help. I am a huge fan of minitrucks and the modified truck scene. I own a 2003 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab. I am looking to lower it with air bags and 18" rims. Where can i go to get information on how to do it. I have a fair bit of knowledge but just need the details. I am not looking to bring it to a shop, i would like to complete this project all on my own. So if anyone has any links or videos to help me out i would appreciate all the help. Thanks.  

 
burnzya burnzya
Moderator | Posts: 940 | Joined: 10/07
Posted: 05/05/08
08:16 PM

check out the tech section of minitruckinweb.com, or you could use suicidedoors.com and the others bolt in kits for the dime.  

 
ModFreak ModFreak
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 05/06/08
02:28 AM

OK now the part where im more or less confused is on the rear. Do i just bag it or would it be a smoother ride to 4link it? I know the front is a pretty straight forward drop but i need help in the rear.

Also do you guys suggest a body drop on the s-10? If so how far? I would like it to lay down as far a she can go. Thanks for the help.  

 
Monica. Monica.
Administrator | Posts: 5871 | Joined: 08/06
Posted: 05/06/08
08:48 AM

hey! here's what I did for my truck (click through the parts, especially PART 2:

http://blogs.minitruckinweb.com/6212911/bloody-knuckles/1999-chevrolet-s10-conclusion/index.html

Body Drop? Some would suggest it, others would certainly NOT. As for me? No. My interior is done and that's just not something I want.  

 
burnzya burnzya
Moderator | Posts: 940 | Joined: 10/07
Posted: 05/06/08
07:45 PM

on my 95 dime with a 2.2 and 5 speed the magical number is 2 5/8 inches for the body to be flush with the frame. I just ran some square tubing across the bottom of the frame then measured up to the rockers. i'm planning on having my dime body dropped without airbags. I can't afford the bag setup now, but i can do the body drop for free.  

 
ModFreak ModFreak
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 05/07/08
01:57 AM

well as far as dropping it. I will not be able to lay full down without doing a body drop correct? If i am wrong can someone please LMK how i can.  

 

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