i need help

83pos · March 28, 2003

i got an 83 chevy silverado. its ugly as h*ll but ive seen sum really nice ones. right now im workin on the audio. i want to lower it but i honestly dont know hardly nething bout it except that it costs lots of $s. It would be sweet to slam it but im not sure airbags are exactly in my price range. can sum body give me sum ideas and an idea on the cost. thanx any input is appreciated.

City_Slicker · March 28, 2003

what exactly are your plans? 83's can look really sharp fixed up.

83pos · March 28, 2003

i really dont know what my plans are. thats what im tryin to figure out. if u got ne ideas please lemme know. thanx

City_Slicker · March 28, 2003

Ive heard air bags are about 5500 on some newer models. I dont know abouts 80s models. First things first is paint job, I would worry more about that that the ride stance. Or start out with new tires and wheels. Do you have any photos we can run through the photoshop?

awdvkd · March 28, 2003

HOW ABOUT DROP SPINDLES AND REVERSING THE REAR SPRINGS. jUST A THOUGHT.

83pos · March 31, 2003

yeah i definately got to get a paint job. the two tone aint cuttin it. ill see if i can get sum pictures. the scanner is broken so ill see what i can do. thanx

Low83 · April 13, 2003

Best would be to lower the truck before any body work is done, for the front go with drop spindles and springs to keep the alignment in spec and for the rear go with a axle flip kit or spring hangers lowering these trucks doesn't cost you an arm and a leg, just go with Name Brand parts, BellTech,DJM,Western etc. Bought my 83 Silverado New and had it dropped before it even hit the 100 mile mark and have been happy with it ever since, she's a keeper. Have a 4/5 drop on her, great trucks