Vannin' Home Forums Chevy How to.... Lowering suspension of a 92 Chevy G20 Van

the drop springs sound like a good deal, I'm just a little apprehensive as I'm not sure if 3" drop is enough. I'll grab a tape measure and have a look in the morning when I get off of work. I'm really looking to drop her as far as I can, and still have a daily driver.
I've already planned on replacing ball joints, bushings, and bearings if needed. This will be a regular driver and I'm all about having reliability.

I'm trying to achieve something like this...hope the link works.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/12/rods-customs-vws-vans-mooneyes-style/#chapter-vans-vws

It's the 21'st pic as you scroll down. -black van-

Is it going to have the hydroloic bouncing kit ?

No, no hydraulics...unless it somehow assist in loading it.

I don't think it would be driveable as it sits (the black van). You would have no suspension travel at all and rub like crazy. It has to have hydraulics or air bags to get that low and still drive.

And no, these lowering springs will not get that low.

That one I have no idea about, you'll need to do quite a bit more research to achieve that low of a stance and maintain it as a daily driver with the ability to handle a load. If you go with hydraulics the costs will skyrocket I'm sure. I'm not looking to go that low. Good luck.

I agree with tuner, and costs will certainly be high. You need to talk with guys who setup low riders.

I figured the same. That has got to be a bagged or hydraulic setup. Perhaps I'll just do an axle flip in the rear, and cut springs in the front to level it out.
With your 2.5" drop springs installed, what is the overall fender lip height from the ground Mistabreeze?

I would not recommend cutting your springs Kane, it can lead to problems with the compression /load rate in front. I don't know what the height was as I have already pulled them out so I can install the new stock ride height ones I ordered from Summit. I would get as much info as possible before you make a decision to cut the front or flip the rear. I did some reading about flipping as I was thinking of doing the same, but if I remember correctly it may lower it way down and the rear would wind up being lower than the front. One other thing, if you drop the rear too much you will need to shim it so your drive shaft is level. It should be as close to level as possible or you could potentially damage the rear main tranny seal or the transmission itself. Eaton has lowering rear springs for our vans @ $550 a pair. I spoke to one of the techs there and he said as long as you don't go lower than a 2-3" drop shimming is usually not necessary Once I see where the front is after the new springs settle down I'll see what is needed to get the stance I'm after in the rear. Good luck.

MB