04SVT
Newbie
I picked up a 93 Silverado about a year ago, but unfortunately it didn't come with any receipts or records. I'm looking to do two things: 1) identify what drop the truck currently has (just so I know), and then 2) raise the rear end an inch (i'd like to see it raked forward a bit, and I'd like to be able to haul a few medium-weight things).
The truck has Belltech 2500 spindles up front, and previously had Belltech springs, but now has Aldan coil-overs - whcih I installed, and which kept the same ride height as previously. In the back it has an axle flip kit, what looks like aftermarket hangers, and has the helper leaf removed (and a Belltech C-notch).
The current measurements from mid-axle to fender edge is a fairly consistent 14.5" at all four corners (or 28" from ground to fender edge).
First of all - just to identify what I have - does this sound like a 4/6 drop, or a 5/7? And secondly, if you were going to add an inch of height in the rear, would sourcing and replacing the helper spring doi it, or would I need to get a new leaf-spring pack that doesn't have 30 years of wear and sagging (and which are actually quite reasonably priced)?
Any info and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
KM
The truck has Belltech 2500 spindles up front, and previously had Belltech springs, but now has Aldan coil-overs - whcih I installed, and which kept the same ride height as previously. In the back it has an axle flip kit, what looks like aftermarket hangers, and has the helper leaf removed (and a Belltech C-notch).
The current measurements from mid-axle to fender edge is a fairly consistent 14.5" at all four corners (or 28" from ground to fender edge).
First of all - just to identify what I have - does this sound like a 4/6 drop, or a 5/7? And secondly, if you were going to add an inch of height in the rear, would sourcing and replacing the helper spring doi it, or would I need to get a new leaf-spring pack that doesn't have 30 years of wear and sagging (and which are actually quite reasonably priced)?
Any info and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
KM