Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

centsless · 08-16-2006, 11:31 PM

I am thinking about purchasing 3/5 drop springs for my 72 c10. Are there any mods required to install these?

boraxman · 08-17-2006, 12:24 AM

Not really, just be carefull, under some pressure removing the old, new go in easy. You will want to get a alignment upon completion.

I guess I should add you will want to get drop shocks and rear shock relocaters as well as a adjustabe panhard bar or track bar kit.

centsless · 08-17-2006, 09:21 PM

Thanks boraxman!!! I knew about the shocks, but forgot about the panhard bar. As long as I don't have to c-notch or anything i'll be fine.

HeavyD · 08-18-2006, 01:06 AM

Does a 3-5 drop make the truck ride rough? I thought I recalled someone here mentioning the truck rode "weird" after using a 3-5, but I could be wrong too. Thought I might as well ask in case there are any problems.

MrGoodpliers · 08-18-2006, 08:57 AM

3" for the front may be a little too much. You may be riding on your bumpstops a good bit. You may want to look into some spindles instead. Just my .02

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 08-18-2006, 09:48 AM

We had 3" springs in the front of my Sons 71 LWB and it rode like crap. We changed to 2 1/2 spindels and a 1" spring and got the ride hieght we wanted and a nice ride. Its down 4 " in the rear with springs plus 2 " blocks for a total of 6. You can feel the differance in ride from front to rear, the front is nice the rear is ruff.

Good Luck

Hotrod70C10 · 08-18-2006, 10:34 AM

Go with spindles and 1.5 - 2" springs..
I had to shave my bumpstops with 2" springs in the front..
I wouldn't run the 3" springs.. It will ride on the stops..aka bad ride..
I'm running a 4.5/6 drop with my lwb.. No notch

hotrod 80 · 08-18-2006, 11:36 AM

Anyone have shock absorber suggestions for lowered trucks ?

Hotrod70C10 · 08-18-2006, 11:57 AM

I'm running kyb's early classic has in their drop kits.

08-16-2006, 11:31 PM	#1
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? I am thinking about purchasing 3/5 drop springs for my 72 c10. Are there any mods required to install these? __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

08-17-2006, 12:24 AM	#2
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? Not really, just be carefull, under some pressure removing the old, new go in easy. You will want to get a alignment upon completion. I guess I should add you will want to get drop shocks and rear shock relocaters as well as a adjustabe panhard bar or track bar kit. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351 Last edited by boraxman; 08-17-2006 at 12:28 AM.

08-17-2006, 09:21 PM	#3
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? Thanks boraxman!!! I knew about the shocks, but forgot about the panhard bar. As long as I don't have to c-notch or anything i'll be fine. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

08-18-2006, 01:06 AM	#4
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? Does a 3-5 drop make the truck ride rough? I thought I recalled someone here mentioning the truck rode "weird" after using a 3-5, but I could be wrong too. Thought I might as well ask in case there are any problems. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

08-18-2006, 08:57 AM	#5
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? 3" for the front may be a little too much. You may be riding on your bumpstops a good bit. You may want to look into some spindles instead. Just my .02 __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

08-18-2006, 09:48 AM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,111	Re: Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? We had 3" springs in the front of my Sons 71 LWB and it rode like crap. We changed to 2 1/2 spindels and a 1" spring and got the ride hieght we wanted and a nice ride. Its down 4 " in the rear with springs plus 2 " blocks for a total of 6. You can feel the differance in ride from front to rear, the front is nice the rear is ruff. Good Luck __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

08-18-2006, 10:34 AM	#7
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Re: Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? Go with spindles and 1.5 - 2" springs.. I had to shave my bumpstops with 2" springs in the front.. I wouldn't run the 3" springs.. It will ride on the stops..aka bad ride.. I'm running a 4.5/6 drop with my lwb.. No notch __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-18-2006, 11:36 AM	#8
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? Anyone have shock absorber suggestions for lowered trucks ?

08-18-2006, 11:57 AM	#9
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Re: Any mods for 3/5 drop springs? I'm running kyb's early classic has in their drop kits. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop



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