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ocbaud · 02-01-2003, 01:59 AM

my friend has a 72' lwb and he wants to lower it. he told me today that he decided on a 3/4 to make his truck look like this one. he wants to put 3" drop coils in the front and 4" of drop blocks in the back.

i'm not sure about this, but can you use drop blocks on the back of the rear setup of his truck?

i've been trying to talk him into spending the money to do it right and get spindles and new coils or coilovers in the rear.

oh i should mention that i'm pretty sure he has a coil rearend, but not 100% positive.

i also told him he should get new shocks, but said that he has some stock lenght rancho shocks that are pretty new that he will use.

brad2 · 02-01-2003, 02:06 AM

If it is a coil rearend he can use blocks. Don't think I would use anything bigger than two inches though.

ocbaud · 02-01-2003, 02:07 AM

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Originally posted by brad2
If it is a coil rearend he can use blocks. Don't think I would use anything bigger than two inches though.

okay. i told him that 4" of drop blocks probably wasnt a good idea. but does any of my friends listen to me? the only one with a dropped truck? NOOOOOO

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2003, 02:08 AM

Same deal with the front, if he can even find 3 inch drop springs, he won't like them. Bump steer and hardly any spring travle makes for a poor ride.

ocbaud · 02-01-2003, 02:13 AM

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Originally posted by longhornmail
Same deal with the front, if he can even find 3 inch drop springs, he won't like them. Bump steer and hardly any spring travle makes for a poor ride.

yeah, i've been really pushing the spindles on him, but i dont think he knows that i am smarter than he is.

crazy longhorn · 02-01-2003, 02:13 AM

2" is about all you want to go on a front spring to keep geometry in check. i would suggest a 2 1/2" drop spindle, with a 1" drop spring. At the rear, you can use a block, but figure 2" to be max to keep suspension parts above scrub lines with a 15" wheel(no way will a 4" block work). A 4" spring would be a better way to go. He can also probably figure on a shock relocator kit for the rear, & should check to see that the rear diff is still centered after the drop....if not, its time for an adjustable panhard bar. crazyL

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2003, 02:18 AM

Just tell him to torch his springs.

Just kidding.

PanelDeland · 02-01-2003, 03:10 PM

Crazy L is right about the front drop.He will never like the way it will handle,if he can get it alighned.On the rear I would use 2" drop springs with 2' blocks to get 4".

02-01-2003, 01:59 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	friend wants to drop his 72' my friend has a 72' lwb and he wants to lower it. he told me today that he decided on a 3/4 to make his truck look like this one. he wants to put 3" drop coils in the front and 4" of drop blocks in the back. i'm not sure about this, but can you use drop blocks on the back of the rear setup of his truck? i've been trying to talk him into spending the money to do it right and get spindles and new coils or coilovers in the rear. oh i should mention that i'm pretty sure he has a coil rearend, but not 100% positive. i also told him he should get new shocks, but said that he has some stock lenght rancho shocks that are pretty new that he will use.

02-01-2003, 02:13 AM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	2" is about all you want to go on a front spring to keep geometry in check. i would suggest a 2 1/2" drop spindle, with a 1" drop spring. At the rear, you can use a block, but figure 2" to be max to keep suspension parts above scrub lines with a 15" wheel(no way will a 4" block work). A 4" spring would be a better way to go. He can also probably figure on a shock relocator kit for the rear, & should check to see that the rear diff is still centered after the drop....if not, its time for an adjustable panhard bar. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-01-2003, 03:10 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Crazy L is right about the front drop.He will never like the way it will handle,if he can get it alighned.On the rear I would use 2" drop springs with 2' blocks to get 4". __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-01-2003, 02:06 AM	#2
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	If it is a coil rearend he can use blocks. Don't think I would use anything bigger than two inches though.

02-01-2003, 02:08 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Same deal with the front, if he can even find 3 inch drop springs, he won't like them. Bump steer and hardly any spring travle makes for a poor ride.

02-01-2003, 02:18 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Just tell him to torch his springs. Just kidding.



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