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**CC69Rat** · 04-09-2012, 10:20 AM

Good looking truck man!

Things to consider:

How far are you going to drop it with spidles? 2, 2.5, 3" ?
Your new 2" drop springs are going to only net about 1" drop vs. your old original stock springs. Chances are the springs have sagged a little over the years.
How much are you going to drop it with the flip? about 4"? I'm guessing?
Do you plan to haul anything significant in the bed anytime soon? a load of mulch (heavy stuff?)
Give us an idea how much you're wanting to drop it and we'll help you out.

For example: a 3" rear drop vs. a 6" rear drop means your pinion shims will be a little different, the CNotch comes into play, track bar, etc. ..

Does it have buckets in it?

04-09-2012, 10:20 AM	#3
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: What lowering parts do i need for my 72? Good looking truck man! Things to consider: How far are you going to drop it with spidles? 2, 2.5, 3" ? Your new 2" drop springs are going to only net about 1" drop vs. your old original stock springs. Chances are the springs have sagged a little over the years. How much are you going to drop it with the flip? about 4"? I'm guessing? Do you plan to haul anything significant in the bed anytime soon? a load of mulch (heavy stuff?) Give us an idea how much you're wanting to drop it and we'll help you out. For example: a 3" rear drop vs. a 6" rear drop means your pinion shims will be a little different, the CNotch comes into play, track bar, etc. .. Does it have buckets in it? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)