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Fred Kiehl
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PostSubject: Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE)   Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE) Icon_minitimeThu Oct 29, 2015 11:43 pm

Does anyone have experience with Belltech lowering springs #5106 and #5107 and drop shocks #2209IH AND #10103I?  Just purchased them for my 95 Roadmaster Estate and was curious if anyone had used them too.

***UPDATE***

Just picked up my wagon last Monday.  Got belltech springs and shocks yesterday to compliment the new Astro Supremes and 1.6" Whitewalls I put on too.  What do you folks think?

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PostSubject: Re: Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE)   Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE) Icon_minitimeFri Oct 30, 2015 9:07 am

Yes, they are on Shammoo. No problems with the units, other than being lowered, watching out for humps  and other assorted driveway hazzards.

 Dave
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Any idea what tire size he was running?
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If you are asking about my wagon, Shammoo, I'm running 245/50R16 on the front and 295/50R16 on the rear. At least, when it's actually running.
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Make sure to take some before and after shots,Reverend... Cool
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You know it!
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Can I get pics of shammoo??
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There might possibly be one or two pics of Shammoo posted here somewhere.

Check the thread: https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t574-shammoo-update?highlight=shammoo
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PostSubject: Re: Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE)   Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE) Icon_minitimeFri Oct 30, 2015 8:24 pm

You should use a minimum of 16 inch rims. If you have a flat with 15 inch rims, you risk having the shock hit the ground before the rim.
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Good point!
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PostSubject: Re: Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE)   Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE) Icon_minitimeSat Oct 31, 2015 4:23 pm


Fred Kiehl wrote:
You should use a minimum of 16 inch rims. If you have a flat with 15 inch rims, you risk having the shock hit the ground before the rim.

reverendgreasy wrote:
Good point!

There is no way GM would release a wheel-tire combination that would result in scrub radius problems. It is bad engineering and called out specifically in many motor vehicle codes.

That observation was intended for Shamoo's situation with his dropped spindles.

Since the car originally came with 15" wheels you can be confident that it will be OK with your new setup.

BTW - Your new wheels & tire combination looks great.

- J

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Thanks!
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PostSubject: Re: Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE)   Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE) Icon_minitimeSat Oct 31, 2015 4:31 pm

Mine, with 2 inch drop springs, and 2 inch drop spindles, has bottomed out on the shock when the tire is flat.
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JaySS wrote:


That observation was intended for Shamoo's situation with his dropped spindles.

Since the car originally came with 15" wheels you can be confident that it will be OK with your new setup.

- J

 Jay is mostly right on that. Though  I had more problems with the sidepipes than I ever did with the dropped suspension.
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I considered lake pipes but idk about having clearance issues with them...
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What brand white walls are those, where did you get them, and what did they cost? They look great!
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Great looks
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PostSubject: Re: Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE)   Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE) Icon_minitimeFri Jan 29, 2016 11:16 am

Looks great! You went with Belltech Springs front and rear? I like the way the back lays down.
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PostSubject: Re: Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE)   Belltech lowering springs and drop shocks installed (UPDATE) Icon_minitimeSat Feb 27, 2016 9:21 am

Update: Sold springs. Wagon is now on air ride suspension.

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that's low....nice stance
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