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ChopperDr · 03-10-2008, 01:39 AM

I took the 40 year old coils out of the front end of my 66 and put in some CPP 1 inch drop springs. I knew it would raise it. Its now about 1 1/4" higher than it was with the sagging old springs. I needed to tear into the front spindles to see what year they came from, it has discs up front. I'll order some dropped spindles on monday. How much should I expect the new springs to settle? I might end up cutting them down if they wont get the front end down enough.

Other than smacking my thumb with a hammer knocking the ball joints loose, I was pleased to see everything in the front end in great shape. It was changed over to the 73 and up components. Now I know.

Will the new spring drop a little?

Chopper

royo · 03-10-2008, 03:37 AM

Yes it will . just drive it around. then if it dont settle cut it

70c10 · 03-10-2008, 06:02 AM

Are you positive they seated?. Usually you hear a bang when they do!

slammed1 · 03-10-2008, 10:20 AM

its common occurrence for a new drop coil to not drop a truck the advertised amount especially after the stock coils had 40 years of sag.new coils will settle usually 1/2" a while after installation but as stated earlier you can trim a coil to the desired height,and is not as taboo as many would like to think.

ChopperDr · 03-10-2008, 06:03 PM

Thanks for the replies. I had an idea that the springs would raise it up. I could tell from the angle of the controll arms they were either collapsed or cut. I found the new springs on Craigslist, too good of a deal to pass up. Its supposed to be nice today, I'll put a few miles on the truck. Once the dropped spindles get here we'll see where the hight is at, I might have to do some cutting.

Chopster

txinliner · 06-07-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammed1

its common occurrence for a new drop coil to not drop a truck the advertised amount especially after the stock coils had 40 years of sag.new coils will settle usually 1/2" a while after installation but as stated earlier you can trim a coil to the desired height,and is not as taboo as many would like to think.

could not agree more

03-10-2008, 01:39 AM	#1
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	New springs too high I took the 40 year old coils out of the front end of my 66 and put in some CPP 1 inch drop springs. I knew it would raise it. Its now about 1 1/4" higher than it was with the sagging old springs. I needed to tear into the front spindles to see what year they came from, it has discs up front. I'll order some dropped spindles on monday. How much should I expect the new springs to settle? I might end up cutting them down if they wont get the front end down enough. Other than smacking my thumb with a hammer knocking the ball joints loose, I was pleased to see everything in the front end in great shape. It was changed over to the 73 and up components. Now I know. Will the new spring drop a little? Chopper

03-10-2008, 03:37 AM	#2
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: New springs too high Yes it will . just drive it around. then if it dont settle cut it __________________ nickle and dime

03-10-2008, 06:02 AM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: New springs too high Are you positive they seated?. Usually you hear a bang when they do! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-10-2008, 10:20 AM	#4
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: New springs too high its common occurrence for a new drop coil to not drop a truck the advertised amount especially after the stock coils had 40 years of sag.new coils will settle usually 1/2" a while after installation but as stated earlier you can trim a coil to the desired height,and is not as taboo as many would like to think. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

03-10-2008, 06:03 PM	#5
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: New springs too high Thanks for the replies. I had an idea that the springs would raise it up. I could tell from the angle of the controll arms they were either collapsed or cut. I found the new springs on Craigslist, too good of a deal to pass up. Its supposed to be nice today, I'll put a few miles on the truck. Once the dropped spindles get here we'll see where the hight is at, I might have to do some cutting. Chopster

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