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Originally Posted by 67chevy_hotrod
Ok what's the best way to lower a 67 with factory 6 lug drums. I have no desire to switch to drums and no desire for bags or anything extreme I like an old hot rod look and I want functionality too ( obviously can't have the best of both worlds here) but are spindles an option or just springs? Any advice is good advice. Thanks all
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Did you mean no desire to switch to discs?
The best way to lower these trucks is with a 2 or 2.5" drop spindle with a 1 to 2" spring, depending on how low you want to go. This way, you keep the majority of the stock suspension geometry in place, if you do an all spring drop you're going to have the upper control arms shoved full of shims. The back (if coil springs) is easy, but once you get down to 5 and 6 inches you really need to use a shock relocater kit and track bar relocater kit.
I highly recommend ECE. Great stuff. $, yes, but do it once, do it right.
Also, since spindles are the best way to go up front, ECE also sells a 6 lug disc rotor, mine has been on my truck for 10+ years. It's a high quality roter. Since you're swapping spindles... disc brakes are a great upgrade.
I just did my truck recently, I have to find someone to cut out my upper shock mounts for me (blazer tank in the way, I'd rather pay someone $20-30 than drop everything out).
Check my "1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild" thread below!