Lowering an S10 front end in less than 30 minutes. Adding drop springs to the Work Truck. 5/7 drop

[@RyanCoyer]

I just like hanging out and hearing your voice. Great video man. Very well presented!

[@HardCoreGarage]

Awww thanks man!

[@Jay-Moneyshot]

Nice video, very informative and descriptive. You did a great job explaining

[@HardCoreGarage]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@whiteb68]

I’m putting in larger springs for a 2” lift on mine (farm truck keeps bottoming out in the field) and I couldn’t figure out how to pull it apart! This video helped a ton!!

[@HardCoreGarage]

Glad to help

[@boominS10]

Had an 87 s10 2 door blazer and a 91 single cab that were 6/8 static, all beltech. My 85 2 door s10 blazer was originally 6/8 static but the coils and shocks were replaced with bags. My 89 s10 2 door blazer is a 6/6 static drop and with the stereo system in it is 6/8. The others (88 single cab, the other 91 single cab, the other 85 2 door blazer, 86 2 door blazer)were all stock height. Yes you could say i like my 1st gen s10s and blazers. It all started with the 88 single cab.

[@HardCoreGarage]

Gotta have them squares

[@boominS10]

Yep. I have an option for an 04 single cab, all I have to do is build the speaker box and do the stereo system in his 03 single cab, but I'm still not sure I want it because I'm partial to the 1st gen

[@HardCoreGarage]

I looked at an 02 xtreme blazer a while back. Id drive one! Lol

[@thevillageshaman]

You got a good wrench dude

[@evilfingers4302]

Awesome video, haven't watched you videos for some time, only because I've been working on the 3rd shift at a new job since last year, also at the same time, I had my 01 Sonoma dropped 2 inches in the front with a pair Belltech 2102 Drop Spindles, 2004 Corvette C5 13" slotted and cross drilled disc brakes and Corvette C5 dual calipers during the summer last year, better stopping power than OEM for the 18x8's

[@HardCoreGarage]

Nice!

[@axelsalazar6025]

Good evening, I want to put outdated handles on my truck, but on my truck I have a 14 rim. You can put the outdated handles with the 14 rim. There is no problem if the rim rose because it is 14

[@giosgarage5428]

Looks 🔥. Need this drop on my s10 🤙🏼

[@davidharbin4969]

Those “bolts” look a lot like nuts.

[@marcoescobar1513]

Excellent tanks for the video

[@HardCoreGarage]

You bet!

[@chrstiano2497]

Hell yeah man truck looks good!!! Keep at it. Do a rat rod look lol go crazy with it

[@HardCoreGarage]

My 90 is kinda a retro rat 50s style

[@outoftime788]

your truck is awsum

[@HardCoreGarage]

This one sold in June. Check out the cameo project!

[@outoftime788]

@@HardCoreGarage u mean u sold this truck? wtf. didnt u hav it like forever?

[@paintgunexpress1949]

NICE...👊😎..KEEP ON TRUCKN.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@paintgunexpress1949]

LOOKS.GOOD...👌...BOX📦 DIME 4 LIFE🔥✨🔥✨🔥✨✨🔥

[@craigconcrete5936]

Needs more Ellie!

[@angelgarcias8219]

Good jod SR where got the space need put my the rim little big

[@abels_04]

I've got a stock 91 the front is a lil soft and bouncy still after a shock replacement so im guessing springs are wore out. Would some lowering spring help stiffen it up some or are those springs soft as well?

[@HardCoreGarage]

Yes the lowering springs have a stiffer spring rate

[@pairsnpaint]

At 19:17, you show replacing the cotter pin on the upper ball joint. Did you tighten the nut down too much? Shouldn't the cotter pin go between the castle slots on the nut? It looks like it's outside of the notches.

[@HardCoreGarage]

Yeah I'm not sure why its that way. It honestly wasn't very tight. The cotter pin would stop it from backing out still.

[@oldfag_adventures]

you should always torque the nut down first then continue to tighten until your pin holes line up. doing it any other way will lead to excess wear and even failure. if the hole is over the top of the castle nut slots then instead of wrapping the pin parallel to the threads wrap it perpendicular to the threads with one arm of the pin being pressed down into the castle and the other wrapping over the end of the stud. failure to torque tie rods down will bare minimum give you a very annoying clunk and lots of slop in your steering

[@spencerread732]

Super helpful! Was my first time completely overhauling an ifs truck and this video answered so many questions. Thank you!

[@HardCoreGarage]

Glad I could help!

[@nyddubwarren]

"Need a big screw driver" Literally pulls out a big ass screwdriver that could be classified as a pry bar LOL

[@HardCoreGarage]

My pops used to work on busses way back in the day. Thats where that huge screwdriver came from.it was used as a window lock in a garage i used to have also.. lol

[@boominS10]

Dad was an aircraft mechanic and my uncle worked in the oilfield and I remember that 3ft long screw driver/pry bar. Dad still has his I think

[@bassboosthq2673]

" if you launched your vehicle in the air. You would not have complete steering"

[@HardCoreGarage]

Right? Lol

[@ericwilkes238]

Ever seen a frog with wings

[@electricguysvcs]

I just did something similar a few weeks back. You were seriously making me cringe sticking your fingers in the coil while raising the lower arm. Good safe method (next time) get a 2'piece of 1/2" all thread - 2 square washers and 2 nuts take the shock out and run the all thread from top to bottom with the square washers on top and bottom. If anything EVER comes loose it will not let the coil come out plus you can can compress with turning the nuts.

[@HardCoreGarage]

Ive used a compressor when removing or installing full size spring. These don't scare me anymore . But better safe than sorry

[@kmnremtp]

I been stressing over this job for years... but it’s about time! I don’t have drop spindles, just the springs but I’m still not sure which shocks to run?

[@HardCoreGarage]

Same process without spindles

[@evilfingers4302]

Get Belltech Shocks, they're designed for Lowered Trucks.

[@HardCoreGarage]

Those are bell techs i put on when I did the spindles. Lol

[@2wdDenali]

I know you sold it... But did the nitro drop 2s ride good? Or are the street performance shocks a better choice?

[@HardCoreGarage]

I prefer street performance.

[@2wdDenali]

@@HardCoreGarage Did the lower control arm bottom out on the frame being this low?

[@tristannhoyle9998]

Can you help me with telling me where you got your Chevy black grill bowtie emblem at???

[@HardCoreGarage]

Was on the grill when I got it man

[@AliMuñoz-i8o]

Friend, what average are your springs. Regards

[@HardCoreGarage]

Not exactly sure what you're asking?

[@danim1017]

How are the lowering springs compared to the drop spindles? I’m doing a tight budget build on my s10 and I was thinking of getting lowering springs with lowering shocks or should I do spindles for ride quality? Thank you

[@HardCoreGarage]

I always buy spindles first. You'll maintain factory ride and specs. Id suggest getting lowered shocks too!

[@HardCoreGarage]

Ive never had a truck with just springs.

[@boominS10]

Spindles 1st then coils. If you go coils 1st you'll probably have a raised portion of the roof due to hitting your head every time you hit a bump. Actually rides worse than 1 with hydraulics.

[@ultradude9930]

@@HardCoreGarage So, I was just wanting to drop my 96 S10 in the front 3". Your saying I should do the 2" spindles then a 1" coil drop vs a 3" coil drop?

[@ultradude9930]

@@boominS10 That doesn't make sense. Why does it matter whether springs are used first or second? The same drop springs are being used. Just askin.

[@electricguysvcs]

Curious question - when you re-installed your outer tie rods to the new drop knuckle - did you install from bottom with the screw facing up? My 97 was like that then I wondered if I should have reversed them due to the lower knuckle point?

[@HardCoreGarage]

Ive never had issues with up to a 6" drop.

[@electricguysvcs]

@@HardCoreGarage Ok thanks

[@nathanjunior2294]

Hey got a question kinda off topic but figured you could help my 93 just did my starter it’s a carquest starter put both shimes back in there’s a big shime and a small shime and it sounds way different with this starter when cranking. do the shimes go back in or do they come out? Does 1 just go back in?

[@HardCoreGarage]

Try with no shims

[@vincentrodarte2880]

what kind of spoke rim size do you have

[@HardCoreGarage]

These were 18x8 Daytons

[@SirGuidemere91]

That’s so cool man. I’d love to open my own suspension garage, how much do you love having one?

[@HardCoreGarage]

This is just a hobby dude! Thanks for your support

[@fokuz02]

Looking to lower my 90 S10 Blazer coupe' 2wd and not sure how low I will go. I don't want to be in the weeds as much as you and I will be adding a L33 in the near future, how low do you recommend?

[@HardCoreGarage]

I always recommend getting spindles and leafs to start with. Will retain most of the factory ride and specs. That gives you a 2/3 drop. And you can adjust from there depending on the look you're going for.

[@woodzy2976]

so you used drop spindles and lowered coils to get the five?

[@HardCoreGarage]

Yes. I always buy leafs and spindles first and adjust ride height from there.

[@woodzy2976]

@@HardCoreGarage sweet, just ordered new coils and leafs! I got spindles and blocks with the truck

[@woodzy2976]

I love the look of this door truck, probably makes getting sections off easier 😆

[@jake12.48]

I have a quick question, I'm planing on putting in a 2" lift. Would replacing the spring work the same way? (91 s10 2wd)

[@jake12.48]

For the bigger spring will I need a compressor?

[@HardCoreGarage]

Yes you'll need an inside mount spring compressor

[@davecarey913]

How was the rear lowered?

[@HardCoreGarage]

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[@alfredomartinez6043]

What tire size are you running

[@HardCoreGarage]

I dont remember. I sold it.

[@lupillosaldana3523]

Is it ok with the same shocks??

[@HardCoreGarage]

Already had drop shocks from the first lowering.

[@lupillosaldana3523]

So if you gon drop it lets say 2 or 3 inch you have to get smaller shocks

[@faustinomartinez707]

Deja conducir a la niña se lo merece después de tanto trabajo.

[@HardCoreGarage]

estoy de acuerdo

[@jonathanhankins790]

What size tire is on it in this video ? I want to do a 3/4 drop but don't want any rake either i want a level stance. But will b running factory wheels n tires for a while

[@HardCoreGarage]

Man I don't remember I sold the truck. It was a 5/7 drop on the factory 14s

[@kenbaker1353]

Put 350 caberated auto in it I did

[@HardCoreGarage]

Not my thing man.

[@ericwilkes238]

How low was yours after a 350 swap

[@s10-Mike]

Why are you taking so much off? You just need to take the lower ball joint bolt out and the shock

[@HardCoreGarage]

And the sway bar link... (; I show both ways in another video.

[@mister.garcia]

Where’s this video? 😅 I can’t find it.

[@mrfreeze265]

Suicide doors

[@HardCoreGarage]

My 89 has suicide doors and much more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHTSg2uOj9uhn8U

[@davejohnson4472]

It's going to ride like shit

[@HardCoreGarage]

Lol ya think! We're taking it back to 1989.. loving the memories. Lmao