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xtreme_ss
03-17-2007, 11:12 PM
I have two questions, first I dropped my rear 2 inches, and I want to drop my front an inch to level it, could I cut the coil springs? Second does anyone know if 04 extremes have torsion bars?

a_tack
03-18-2007, 01:06 AM
dont cut your springs....... cut springs = crappy ride. . . . no they shouldnt have torsion bars... thats the 4x4 suspension... it should be coils...

xtreme_ss
03-18-2007, 04:49 PM
what would anyone suggest I do for the front

a_tack
03-18-2007, 05:23 PM
buy new springs..... search the internet for lowering kits... .you would be amazed at what you can find for your truck. .

a_tack
03-18-2007, 10:42 PM
I was sitting here reading a JC Whitney catalog and found something you might be interested in.... If you don't want to buy new springs, for around $22 a company called Hellwig makes these spring compressors... http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Search?catalogId=10101&storeId=10101&sku=bat712550 &searchbtn.x=16&searchbtn.y=15

zero psi
03-18-2007, 11:19 PM
That would be a real crappy ride too. Get springs or spindles. Spindles would be your best bet it you want 2". They won't affect your ride quality at all. Don't forget to align it after.

xtreme_ss
03-19-2007, 02:03 AM
correct me if Im wrong but if I buy 2 inch drop coils, then I will get a 1/2 inch drop being that the extreme blazers sit 1.5 inches lower than a stock one right

LORCLAS
03-19-2007, 10:09 AM
You should get a 2" drop compared to what you have now. Do not compare the drop to a stock Blazer if you already have an Xtreme. :D

xtreme_ss
03-19-2007, 04:02 PM
Sorry I have a 04 extreme so a 2 inch drop coil will give me a half inch drop right

a_tack
03-19-2007, 04:11 PM
I think they're sayinga 2 inch drop coil made for an extreme will give you 2 inches of drop...

LORCLAS
03-19-2007, 08:38 PM
This was my truck with 2" drop spindles,3" shorter coils and3" drop blocks in back. Also a 2004 Xtreme.


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/579000-579999/579322_1_full.jpg


Just to give you an idea of what the drop looks like. :D