How to go about suspension?
 

I have a '68 chevy stepside. I want to drop it some and need new springs badly. Bad thing is, i have the old DRUM brakes on right now. I dont have the cash to dish out to get a "disc brake conversion" kit (with drop spindles) to help lower my front end.

Would it be wise to go ahead and do a 3"/5" drop just using springs to drop the front that much? and then later going with the brake conversion kit and new front springs(that will be much later ofcourse).

Re: How to go about suspension?
 

If it were me....... I would save up a few more duckets.... get in touch with someone like CPP and get a drop spindle and disc brake combo.....Do it right once.

Re: How to go about suspension?
 

My truck is still drum brakes also. Last winter I cut one and 1/4 ring off the front coil and got almost 3" drop. I bought a set of 4" drop springs from GMCPaul for $95. I'm happy with the stance but I wish i would have got 5" rear springs. This is cheap and easy until you buy a disc kit!