Lowering a Burb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crews · 02-15-2008, 02:50 AM

As I am about to close a deal on a 68 Burb, I am starting to look at my options for lowering one. I am an old school, static drop guy so the whole air bag thing is a little scary to me.

What are my best options to get this thing down without cutting the floor for a serious "C" notch?
My intentions are for this to be a daily driver, with full three seat utilization. ( I have three kids) It may also see occassional towing duty hauling my dirt bikes and quads to the track. ( minimal weight- 16' open trailer)

I have looked at some of the Burbs on here and I am deeply impressed with the level of craftsmanship on the rides here.

Before someone hits me on this- I don't have pics yet!

Frizzle Fry · 02-15-2008, 05:12 AM

2.5" spindles w/discs up front plus any additional drop with springs (1-3"). Out back to get low with coils go with drop springs. Depending on how low you go you may also need an adjustable panhard bar, shock relocators, and a bolt-in C-Notch (no floor cutting required). If you have leafs you can sub the coils and bar for a flip kit.

All of the mentioned items are available through Early Classic or CPP

Also be aware, as CG just pointed out in another thread, that the rear coils for Burbs/panels are heavier than for the trucks.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-15-2008, 04:04 PM

Don't mess around, just bag it!

**gregfull** · 02-16-2008, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Don't mess around, just bag it!

You're right, if I had it to do over again, a dropmember up front and four link out back!

bigdiceman · 03-02-2008, 05:07 PM

Porterbuilt is coming out with a c-notch kit for a Sub that should be ready in about 3 weeks. You should be able to lay it out on bags with his front and rear kit.

crews · 03-02-2008, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the input guys- I have looked at Porterbuilts stuff. He does some amazing work but I am not going the air bag route. I am not interetsed in laying frame or even running 22"'s or anything like that. I am going more 'shop truck' or vintage Hot Rod look I think.

I am going to stay with a static drop for now and probably try to duplicate the look of Tim Christians 'Burb. Well except for the patina and lettering on the doors.

72GMCburban · 03-04-2008, 07:00 AM

Sorry to ask a question in Crews thread but he may want to see this too. Does anybody have 5" rear drop springs installed? I'd like to see a pic and any advice.

72LoBurb · 03-07-2008, 09:37 AM

I wish I knew how to post pics...I'm not exactly compu-savvy.
My 'burb has a 3" spindle(BellTech) and a 1.5" spring up front, witha 5" coil and 1.5" block in the rear, with a bolt in c-notch(CPP).
In the pics I have of it, it doesn't look that low, but it's running 255/60/17 front, and 285/60/17(almost 31" tall) rear.

crews · 03-08-2008, 01:46 AM

I'd like to see pics of your Burb..... it sounds like it is set up like I want to set mine...

**Hart_Rod** · 03-08-2008, 01:55 AM

69 Burb.....

crews · 03-08-2008, 06:01 AM

Rob- That pic is awesome! I can't wait until I get to that stage with mine. Well maybe not the airbag thing, but lowered with some rallys on it would be very cool....

**Hart_Rod** · 03-08-2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by crews

Rob- That pic is awesome! I can't wait until I get to that stage with mine. Well maybe not the airbag thing, but lowered with some rallys on it would be very cool....

Thanks. If you click the link in my signature, you can see what it first looked like when I got it and where I'm heading with it.....

R/

crews · 03-08-2008, 06:56 AM

Rob-I've peeked at your build thread on your burb and your crew cab.... You do a nice job on your projects and your burb has actually be somewhat inspirational for me. You should be very proud of your trucks.

72LoBurb · 03-08-2008, 10:18 AM

Shoot me an e-mail addy and I'll send you some pics, if you want.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-10-2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crews

Rob-I've peeked at your build thread on your burb and your crew cab.... You do a nice job on your projects and your burb has actually be somewhat inspirational for me. You should be very proud of your trucks.

Thanks Crews, good luck on yours.

**lolife99** · 03-12-2008, 05:41 AM

crews,... do you have any pics of your 'burb?

crews · 03-12-2008, 06:28 AM

Yes I do..... I have just been holding out "officially" from debuting it on the board just yet....

72LoBurb · 03-12-2008, 09:28 AM

Don't leave us hanging!!!

Longhorn Man · 03-13-2008, 02:27 AM

that's just wrong man.
You can show us on the burb board... screw the rest of them!

IAFF2407 · 03-13-2008, 03:37 AM

I agree, this is what a woman does, tease

crews · 03-13-2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by IAFF2407

I agree, this is what a woman does, tease

Wow! I have been suitably called out!! and yet, I still am waiting to post pics....

72BlckButy · 03-13-2008, 06:01 AM

Better get those pics up....

crews · 03-13-2008, 06:32 AM

ahh..... you've seen one 'Burb, you've seen them all...... right?

**Hart_Rod** · 03-13-2008, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crews

ahh..... you've seen one 'Burb, you've seen them all...... right?

I just hope it's not pink,

.

crews · 03-13-2008, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I just hope it's not pink,

.

Pink? Let me check...Nope.... not pink....

02-15-2008, 02:50 AM	#1
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Lowering a Burb As I am about to close a deal on a 68 Burb, I am starting to look at my options for lowering one. I am an old school, static drop guy so the whole air bag thing is a little scary to me. What are my best options to get this thing down without cutting the floor for a serious "C" notch? My intentions are for this to be a daily driver, with full three seat utilization. ( I have three kids) It may also see occassional towing duty hauling my dirt bikes and quads to the track. ( minimal weight- 16' open trailer) I have looked at some of the Burbs on here and I am deeply impressed with the level of craftsmanship on the rides here. Before someone hits me on this- I don't have pics yet! __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

02-15-2008, 05:12 AM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Lowering a Burb 2.5" spindles w/discs up front plus any additional drop with springs (1-3"). Out back to get low with coils go with drop springs. Depending on how low you go you may also need an adjustable panhard bar, shock relocators, and a bolt-in C-Notch (no floor cutting required). If you have leafs you can sub the coils and bar for a flip kit. All of the mentioned items are available through Early Classic or CPP Also be aware, as CG just pointed out in another thread, that the rear coils for Burbs/panels are heavier than for the trucks. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 02-15-2008 at 05:15 AM.

02-15-2008, 04:04 PM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Lowering a Burb Don't mess around, just bag it! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-02-2008, 05:07 PM	#5
bigdiceman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Humble,Texas Posts: 18	Re: Lowering a Burb Porterbuilt is coming out with a c-notch kit for a Sub that should be ready in about 3 weeks. You should be able to lay it out on bags with his front and rear kit.

03-02-2008, 07:33 PM	#6
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: Lowering a Burb Thanks for the input guys- I have looked at Porterbuilts stuff. He does some amazing work but I am not going the air bag route. I am not interetsed in laying frame or even running 22"'s or anything like that. I am going more 'shop truck' or vintage Hot Rod look I think. I am going to stay with a static drop for now and probably try to duplicate the look of Tim Christians 'Burb. Well except for the patina and lettering on the doors. __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-04-2008, 07:00 AM	#7
72GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 306	Re: Lowering a Burb Sorry to ask a question in Crews thread but he may want to see this too. Does anybody have 5" rear drop springs installed? I'd like to see a pic and any advice. __________________ --Mike http://rides.webshots.com/album/551997543JkYiXF

03-07-2008, 09:37 AM	#8
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Lowering a Burb I wish I knew how to post pics...I'm not exactly compu-savvy. My 'burb has a 3" spindle(BellTech) and a 1.5" spring up front, witha 5" coil and 1.5" block in the rear, with a bolt in c-notch(CPP). In the pics I have of it, it doesn't look that low, but it's running 255/60/17 front, and 285/60/17(almost 31" tall) rear. __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker)

03-08-2008, 01:46 AM	#9
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: Lowering a Burb I'd like to see pics of your Burb..... it sounds like it is set up like I want to set mine... __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-08-2008, 01:55 AM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Lowering a Burb 69 Burb..... Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-08-2008, 06:01 AM	#11
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: Lowering a Burb Rob- That pic is awesome! I can't wait until I get to that stage with mine. Well maybe not the airbag thing, but lowered with some rallys on it would be very cool.... __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-08-2008, 06:56 AM	#13
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: Lowering a Burb Rob-I've peeked at your build thread on your burb and your crew cab.... You do a nice job on your projects and your burb has actually be somewhat inspirational for me. You should be very proud of your trucks. __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-08-2008, 10:18 AM	#14
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Lowering a Burb Shoot me an e-mail addy and I'll send you some pics, if you want. __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker)

03-12-2008, 05:41 AM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Lowering a Burb crews,... do you have any pics of your 'burb? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-12-2008, 06:28 AM	#17
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: Lowering a Burb Yes I do..... I have just been holding out "officially" from debuting it on the board just yet.... __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-12-2008, 09:28 AM	#18
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Lowering a Burb Don't leave us hanging!!! __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker)



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03-13-2008, 02:27 AM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Lowering a Burb that's just wrong man. You can show us on the burb board... screw the rest of them!

03-13-2008, 03:37 AM	#20
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Lowering a Burb I agree, this is what a woman does, tease __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

03-13-2008, 06:01 AM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lowering a Burb Better get those pics up.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-13-2008, 06:32 AM	#23
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: Lowering a Burb ahh..... you've seen one 'Burb, you've seen them all...... right? __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

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