Lowering a 72 SWB
 

I am searching for the best deal on 3" lowered coil springs for my '72. Does anyone recommend a spring vendor or site. Also, I have leafs out back and am looking for the shackles and possibly a flip kit but kinda scared to do the frame notch..any recommendations? thx in advance

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that truck doesnt have a 72 grille btw...

eric (then I think 72) has a set of used 3"front drop springs in the FS section..

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yeah I'm searching for a salvage yard find of an original now...they are skinny here in Texas..might have a better chance of winning the Lotto but I'm trying..she hasn't been treated very well by the prior owners so I am trying to get her back in shape. Someone put GMC leafs out back from what I can figure as well

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Do the notch, you will be better off, years ago I had this truck down and the diff would constantly smack the frame which was no fun. Measure three times, cut once. I'll watch this thread because I dont think my 4" leaf and 1.5" shackle will be enough. I'm interested to see if there are hangers available also. I hope you enjoy your truck as much as I enjoy mine.

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Thx for the link

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From what I'm reading you are right..everything else just seems a shortcut and most everyone ends up notching. Yours looks clean..good job

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I'm drilling the holes today or tomorrow and bolting it in, and next week i'll have it welded. I'll post more pics,.

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yep, it is scary lol I'm installing my c-notches now, and it's hard to figure out where to mark to cut out the notch in the frame- hopefully I guessed right lol

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Check, send me a PM if you're interested in some used 3 inch drop springs. I just took them out of my truck yesterday. They have about 250 miles on them. I installed drop spindles and different springs to go lower. As close as you are we could work out a meeting and save shipping.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...rmtruck126.jpg

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In my opinion, I dont like the shorter springs because they dont stay in place when you jack up your truck. The best way to go is with Early Classic's drop spindles and a new stock spring, however that also depends on the drop you want also. Can give a opinion on the C-notch stuff, havent never done that to a truck but I'm sure done right it has it's good points.
I belive some shackles and some blocks might be the cheap way for you to go. Also you can cut 1 round out of your front coils and get a 2" drop from that. I've done alot of trucks for the local young guys who could'nt afford the spindles and nice chassi parts!
good luck

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Tx Firefighter gave me the hookup on my drop springs...thx bro...I was able to luck into an axle flip kit as well...I need advice on the front end. If I use my 3" drop springs will i also need to use drop spindles to have a 17" wheel fit snug without the fender overlapping. This may be hard to say without my specific dimensions at hand but just looking for anyone with previous experience...

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here are my springs installed