who makes stiff front lowering springs? 72 c20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

justins72rat · 03-23-2007, 11:55 AM

who makes a good lowering spring for a 72 3/4. I don't think it matters if it's 3/4 or 1/2, but I want to lower the front of my truck 2-3 inches with a spring change, but don't want really soft springs. The stiffer the better for weight transfer is what i am finding out. I'm still working on the rear right now. The rear is a leaf spring (two springs removed) I am doing the axle flip, and probably a cal trac system or similar. I don't know how much the rear will be lowered by just doing the flip. What would be the next step to go lower in the rear? shackle extension? I am going to end up with the 315 50 MT ET radials on 10" rims eventually, and I want it to transfer and hook as good as possible. Thanks again guys, for all your help. I'm picking up my truck tonight from getting new exhaust. I'll post some picks soon. Justin

bryanw1968 · 03-23-2007, 12:42 PM

Early Classic Enterprises.

cdowns · 03-23-2007, 01:20 PM

all the drag racers i've known go for softer springs for better weight transfer so the nose will lift and transfer weight to the rear wheels

71Chev · 03-23-2007, 01:42 PM

We have all our drop springs custom made to the truck specs they are going into. It takes them a little longer to spec them out on the 3/4 ton. But that way the springs would still be stiff like they are now.

Les@GMCPauls.com

justins72rat · 03-24-2007, 09:35 AM

Maybe i'm wrong on the stiffer springs in the front. I'm just going off of grass dragging sleds. We would get a more instant weight transfer if we had the front slammed and very stiff. What's the best way for a truck like this....I really don't know. Anyone drag their trucks???

falvarez12001 · 03-24-2007, 06:52 PM

I got mine from CPP

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-24-2007, 06:54 PM

Got Mine From Eibach The Rears That Is..

03-23-2007, 11:55 AM	#1
justins72rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: iowa Posts: 14	who makes stiff front lowering springs? 72 c20 who makes a good lowering spring for a 72 3/4. I don't think it matters if it's 3/4 or 1/2, but I want to lower the front of my truck 2-3 inches with a spring change, but don't want really soft springs. The stiffer the better for weight transfer is what i am finding out. I'm still working on the rear right now. The rear is a leaf spring (two springs removed) I am doing the axle flip, and probably a cal trac system or similar. I don't know how much the rear will be lowered by just doing the flip. What would be the next step to go lower in the rear? shackle extension? I am going to end up with the 315 50 MT ET radials on 10" rims eventually, and I want it to transfer and hook as good as possible. Thanks again guys, for all your help. I'm picking up my truck tonight from getting new exhaust. I'll post some picks soon. Justin

03-23-2007, 12:42 PM	#2
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: who makes stiff front lowering springs? 72 c20 Early Classic Enterprises.

03-23-2007, 01:20 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: who makes stiff front lowering springs? 72 c20 all the drag racers i've known go for softer springs for better weight transfer so the nose will lift and transfer weight to the rear wheels __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-23-2007, 01:42 PM	#4
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Re: who makes stiff front lowering springs? 72 c20 We have all our drop springs custom made to the truck specs they are going into. It takes them a little longer to spec them out on the 3/4 ton. But that way the springs would still be stiff like they are now. Les@GMCPauls.com __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

03-24-2007, 09:35 AM	#5
justins72rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: iowa Posts: 14	Re: who makes stiff front lowering springs? 72 c20 Maybe i'm wrong on the stiffer springs in the front. I'm just going off of grass dragging sleds. We would get a more instant weight transfer if we had the front slammed and very stiff. What's the best way for a truck like this....I really don't know. Anyone drag their trucks???

03-24-2007, 06:52 PM	#6
falvarez12001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio , TX Posts: 140	Re: who makes stiff front lowering springs? 72 c20 I got mine from CPP

03-24-2007, 06:54 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: who makes stiff front lowering springs? 72 c20 Got Mine From Eibach The Rears That Is.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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