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ofnaman · 09-04-2007, 12:11 AM

Well, I cannot leave well enough alone. I am not going to be driving the '70 until I sell the '97, so I decided to drop it today. My wife say's that I cannot spend any money on the '70 until I sell the other truck, so I did the unthinkable and cut the front coils and monoleafed the rear. I know this is not safe, but since I don't drive it anyway's I decided to see what it will look like low. When the '97 sells, I am going to airbag it, along with some major engine mods. What do you think? Too Low?

72cheyennesuper20 · 09-04-2007, 12:21 AM

Good ride height.

shaneschevys · 09-04-2007, 01:20 AM

Looks good

TexanC3 · 09-04-2007, 08:36 AM

How much was the ride height lowered? What size tires are you running/do they rub any?

68gmsee · 09-04-2007, 08:51 AM

Looks good...

I don't believe in the drop till it scrapes line of thinking. They need to keep some form of respectability as a truck.

My idea is to drop them enough to ride comfortable and look good but no so much that you can't take a leisurely drive to those foothills in the background.

ofnaman · 09-04-2007, 11:07 AM

Texanc3, the ride height was lowered 5" all four corners, 245/75/r16 tires. Not the combo I will be using when I start driving it, this was just to see what it would look like lowered.

68GenIII · 09-04-2007, 02:27 PM

Looks great!!

bad6772 · 09-04-2007, 07:37 PM

looks great. what ya do in the rear. how many did you take out?

Bob 68327 · 09-04-2007, 08:09 PM

Drive it you might be surprised how good it is!!!! I wouldn't say it's not safe Unless the springs are junk to begin with !!!! My 2 cents !! Your truck looks great!!!!

jott_06 · 09-04-2007, 09:57 PM

What do you mean by mono leafing the rear. I know how to cut the coils B/C i cut them on my old s-10 but how do i go about doing the mono leaf on the rear. I have a 1968 GMC 1500 by the way.

ofnaman · 09-04-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jott_06

What do you mean by mono leafing the rear. I know how to cut the coils B/C i cut them on my old s-10 but how do i go about doing the mono leaf on the rear. I have a 1968 GMC 1500 by the way.

You probably have coils in the rear, so you cannot really monoleaf it. I would not reccommend cutting the coils, it is really cheap to buy a set of lowered coils if you do your research. The only reason I cut mine was to see what it would look like. I am going to buy some airbags before I really start driving it. This can also be cheap to do if you know where to find the stuff and can do a little fabrication yourself. I found some airbags for about $60 each, However I am going to try to find some a little cheaper. I probably will not put a compressor in it right now due to funds, I will just use a shop compressor to air it up when need be (until I can afford the whole setup).

**Classic Bowties** · 09-05-2007, 12:35 AM

Looks good at that ride height, and I am really diggin that color

. Cb

09-04-2007, 12:11 AM	#1
ofnaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: reno Posts: 397	What I did on labor day Well, I cannot leave well enough alone. I am not going to be driving the '70 until I sell the '97, so I decided to drop it today. My wife say's that I cannot spend any money on the '70 until I sell the other truck, so I did the unthinkable and cut the front coils and monoleafed the rear. I know this is not safe, but since I don't drive it anyway's I decided to see what it will look like low. When the '97 sells, I am going to airbag it, along with some major engine mods. What do you think? Too Low? Attached Images

09-04-2007, 12:21 AM	#2
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: What I did on labor day Good ride height.

09-04-2007, 01:20 AM	#3
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: What I did on labor day Looks good __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

09-04-2007, 08:36 AM	#4
TexanC3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, Texas 77450 Posts: 31	Re: What I did on labor day How much was the ride height lowered? What size tires are you running/do they rub any?

09-04-2007, 08:51 AM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: What I did on labor day Looks good... I don't believe in the drop till it scrapes line of thinking. They need to keep some form of respectability as a truck. My idea is to drop them enough to ride comfortable and look good but no so much that you can't take a leisurely drive to those foothills in the background.

09-04-2007, 11:07 AM	#6
ofnaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: reno Posts: 397	Re: What I did on labor day Texanc3, the ride height was lowered 5" all four corners, 245/75/r16 tires. Not the combo I will be using when I start driving it, this was just to see what it would look like lowered.

09-04-2007, 02:27 PM	#7
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: What I did on labor day Looks great!! __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

09-04-2007, 07:37 PM	#8
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: What I did on labor day looks great. what ya do in the rear. how many did you take out?

09-04-2007, 08:09 PM	#9
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: What I did on labor day Drive it you might be surprised how good it is!!!! I wouldn't say it's not safe Unless the springs are junk to begin with !!!! My 2 cents !! Your truck looks great!!!! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

09-04-2007, 09:57 PM	#10
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: What I did on labor day What do you mean by mono leafing the rear. I know how to cut the coils B/C i cut them on my old s-10 but how do i go about doing the mono leaf on the rear. I have a 1968 GMC 1500 by the way.

09-05-2007, 12:35 AM	#12
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,694	Re: What I did on labor day Looks good at that ride height, and I am really diggin that color . Cb Attached Images



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