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wagonslayer 06-07-2012 09:05 PM

5" drop rear
 
I just ordered some CPP 5" drop rear springs and shocks for my 65 . Please post up some 5" drop rear pics.

cb1965 06-08-2012 12:37 AM

Re: 5" drop rear
 
i just did this drop. you will also need a trac bar. no pics yet.

DAN66 06-08-2012 09:50 AM

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Here's my 3/5 drop

65Gregg 06-08-2012 12:02 PM

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Did you order the shock relocator kit also? If not you're going to be unhappy with the ride. The shocks are at an extreme angle and won't work worth a flip. Speaking from experience!! If I were you i would cancel my order of the shocks and get the No Limit Shock relocator and shocks. It rides 100 % better. If you like the 5" drop look but want a good ride, change the springs to 3" drop and get 1 1/2"-2" blocks. I have attached a picture of mine done this way. It is a picture at my daughters wedding but you can see the drop.

SIR 06-08-2012 01:02 PM

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here ya go....

TopFuel1966 06-08-2012 01:47 PM

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This is a 4/5 drop......

MARTYZ 06-08-2012 02:07 PM

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Here are a couple of mine. just installed 2 1/2 drop spindles and rear bags. Before and after

newbe351 06-08-2012 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SIR (Post 5423725)
here ya go....

Nice!

Sir, what's the front drop?

I have a GMC long fleet (leaf springs) and just have Early Classic drop shackles in now (2"). I want to go with their lowering springs, which I think is a 4 1/2" drop. I have 2 1/2" drop spindles up front. Hope it comes out looking like yours....

MARTYZ 06-08-2012 09:50 PM

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All I did in front is 2 1/2 drop spindles and stayed with original coils which were in the truck with the six cylinder and I have a small block in there now so probably another inch of drop with weight difference not really sure

txinliner 06-10-2012 03:09 PM

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ive got a cpp kit (shock relocater, adjustable track bar 4 " springs and 1'1/2 blocks)

wagonslayer 06-10-2012 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by txinliner (Post 5427029)
ive got a cpp kit (shock relocater, adjustable track bar 4 " springs and 1'1/2 blocks)

Got any pics ?

lucifer 06-10-2012 05:01 PM

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Heres mine with 2 inch spndles. 3 inch drop springs in the front
3 inch drop springs in the rear with 3 inch blocks.

5 inch drop springs in the rear won't be much of a ride.

good luck

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Attachment 939472

wagonslayer 06-16-2012 11:24 AM

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I'm about to put the lowered springs, shocks and track bar in the rear, any tips and or tricks to smooth out the install would be great.

Hamster 08-15-2012 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lucifer (Post 5427184)
Heres mine with 2 inch spndles. 3 inch drop springs in the front
3 inch drop springs in the rear with 3 inch blocks.

5 inch drop springs in the rear won't be much of a ride.

good luck

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What size of wheel and tire are you running? Truck looks great!
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66clow 08-15-2012 08:43 AM

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With 2 in blocks and c notch

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/.../C10/notch.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...-03-08_435.jpg
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