Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

My Son and I decided that the rake on this truck was to much so we decided to drop it 2 inches in the back using blocks. I really like the way the tire fills the wheel well now but now the front tire looks to small and its at the stock hight. I think I am going to call it good and not mess with it anymore. What do you think?

JRBECK64

Before
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After
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/v...5/DSCN0181.jpg

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Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

very nice! I would not change a thing.......

What size tires r u running?

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I think it looks great!

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

Very nice, i like it!

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Beautiful truck. Now, put it back in the garage and never touch it again.

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

Looks good

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275/60-15 And thanks for the compliment.

JRBECK64

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Thanks, Its my Sons truck so the part about it setting in the garage is probably not going to happen. I figure in two years we will be revisiting Body Work. Hopefully not but I like to plan for the worst.

JRBECK64

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

i think it looks good...if you dropped the front any, i think you'd be back at the rake issue...i guess you decided against doing the trim to break up the red?

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

Im knee deep into Two Restos a 67 Short Fleet and a 69 Long Fleet so you might say that the funds are stretched pretty thin right now. I am heading to Texas to pick up a bed for the 67 Short fleet and two Tail Gates. So the funds are really stretching thin. If my Son wants moldings he had better pony up on the funds to make it happen. Dont get me wrong I would love to see the moldings on it but not through my wallet.

JRBECK64

I agree with the Idea about if I lower the front I will still have a Rake issue. I think its as good as it gets.

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

i agree if your son wants improve ments or goodies make him pay for it hell be more apt to take care of it if it HIS MONEY in the truck

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Cool looks good! I like the wheels, looks clean :metal:

Yeah ill have to agree with nick there^^ that paying for your own stuff makes a difference in how you treat it, especially when you buy your own tires :lol:

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AMEN Nick's 81,
To give credit to my Son where deserved he did pay for the New Chrome Grill, Seat Upholstered and the Grant Steering Wheel. So he has a little invested. Once the 67 Shortwide and the 69 Long Fleet are done its time to do My Truck. 56 ShortStep Bigwindow (CANT WAIT)!!!!!

JRBECK64

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

:agree:

I would leave as it is. Very balanced look.

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Now that I have it dropped with the older diff and trac bar set up I am having huge problems with my Exhaust out the back. I think I am going to have the exhaust ran out the front of the back wheel so I wont have to worry about clearance problems. The 60 10 Bolt I put in it with 3.08/1 gears is great but because the trac bar pearch attached to the Differential is directly under the Exhaust it leaves maybe 2 inches of travel for the suspention before it hits the exhaust. The pipe thats in there that I want to replace is almost half smashed flat. Looks like I put the pipes out in front of the rear tires or I go back to the original 12 bolt with the 4.11/1 and call it good.

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Truck turned out real nice. I think is looks great.

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

Looks great. Any difference in handling or ride quality?

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Seems to be a little stiffer in the back end but not bad.

JRBECK64

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

[quote=JRBECK64;3818202]My Son and I decided that the rake on this truck was to much so we decided to drop it 2 inches in the back using blocks. I really like the way the tire fills the wheel well now but now the front tire looks to small and its at the stock hight. I think I am going to call it good and not mess with it anymore. What do you think?

JRBECK64

/QUOTE]

Just a quick question does you Chev have leafs on the rear, otherwise how do you use blocks to lower coils?...Vernski:uhmk:

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

Vern....the blocks go between the trailing arms and the rear end mounts.

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

[quote=Vernski;3871992]Vernski,
The two inch blocks go between the trailing arm and the perch on the Differential. Then I installed the longer U Bolts to make up for the extra two inches of blocks. I actually took this off my 67 which has the same rear suspention as my 64.

JRBECK64

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Thanks Cap & JR for the answer Just wondering how it was done w/coil's...Vernski:lol:

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Captainfab,
Have a question about the stiffness that I got in the back of the truck now that I have lowered it. If I put shorter springs in the back would that make it ride better? Im sure my Son can live with the ride but for us older guys that like the creature comforts I would perfer the easier ride. Thanks for any info you could give on this.

JRBECK64

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

Can you post a shot of the blocks on the truck??
awesome job, man.

Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back
 

My Son is taking a picture of it and I will post it in a few minutes.
JRBECK64

Thanks for the Compliment