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BOOB · 02-11-2009, 07:15 PM

I just tubbed my '70 and I'm going back and forth about dropmember/bagging it. I want to keep things as simple and reliable as possible. I've had friends that have been stranded due to blown bags and I dont want to be that guy so I'm really leaning towards static. I have 3" coils and 2.5" spindles installed and its still not quite as low as I want. Running a 26"ish tire I would be comfortable with the stock crossmember being about 3" off the ground with a firm ride. I've dealt with less, trust me. I'm not too keen on aftermarket lowering components. With lowered coils and spindles can I go even lower with dropped arms added to the mix? I know I SHOULD run tubular upper arms but at what point do I NEED them?

bigguy69 · 02-11-2009, 08:53 PM

there is aguy on the board who lowered his truck static quite a bit maybe he will chime in tcb-1 i think

1969stepside · 02-11-2009, 11:38 PM

what is the best way to lower a 1969 stepside 2wd that will have the tank in the rear? i want a nice even stance. what should i go with what kit would i use and things like that?

jbristo67 · 02-12-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOB

I just tubbed my '70 and I'm going back and forth about dropmember/bagging it. I want to keep things as simple and reliable as possible. I've had friends that have been stranded due to blown bags and I dont want to be that guy so I'm really leaning towards static. I have 3" coils and 2.5" spindles installed and its still not quite as low as I want. Running a 26"ish tire I would be comfortable with the stock crossmember being about 3" off the ground with a firm ride. I've dealt with less, trust me. I'm not too keen on aftermarket lowering components. With lowered coils and spindles can I go even lower with dropped arms added to the mix? I know I SHOULD run tubular upper arms but at what point do I NEED them?

Do you have any pictures of your stance? I dropped mine 5/7 but I wanted to get my body work done and my engine bay painted before I put the motor in it so I dont have any idea what my ride height will look like. I would like to see a pic dead on from the front back and side if you have them. Thanks man

*Puropedo* · 02-12-2009, 12:18 AM

I would personally go this low.....wont feel no regrets afterwards!

69halfton · 02-12-2009, 12:33 AM

3 inches!

what? do they not have bumps in the road in texas?

seriously, i know nothing about lowering, but it looks damn cool, and im trying to learn about it. good luck, hope you get what you want with your truck..

jbristo67 · 02-12-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 69halfton

3 inches!

what? do they not have bumps in the road in texas?

seriously, i know nothing about lowering, but it looks damn cool, and im trying to learn about it. good luck, hope you get what you want with your truck..

You should leave your truck with me for a few hours. It would be slammed in no time. Funny you should say that I once tore off an arm on a man hole cover that was built up about 6 inches. I was going about 60. Fun ride just had to change my pants afterwords. If anyone from Lubbock reads this be ware it is at 34th and Q.

shawn57nomad · 02-12-2009, 12:49 AM

Hey man PM Bob 68327 he may be able to give you the insight on static drop...he's not much for out-of-the-box either. He's a pretty cool guy and hell, he's my neighbor.

BOOB · 02-12-2009, 01:16 AM

I should have some pics by Sunday. My truck is mocked up for now. Bare bones cab, complete doors, dummy engine and tranny, core and fenders nothing else. Im expecting a couple hundred more pounds with all the little stuff but the way it is now my 27" tires are about an inch away from the lip of the fender. It needs to tuck a couple of inches before it will look right.

OARNGESI · 02-12-2009, 01:57 AM

Maybe a big block will give you another inch of drop not sure

jbristo67 · 02-12-2009, 04:06 AM

what size wheels and tires are you running

BOOB · 02-12-2009, 11:04 AM

15"s

*Shane* · 02-12-2009, 11:06 AM

drop until you see sparks ... then go back up about an inch

tcb-1 · 02-12-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

drop until you see sparks ... then go back up about an inch

right on!

Twisted Minis · 02-12-2009, 02:00 PM

I'm a firm believer of "all the way."

If your air suspension system is installed correctly, and you use quality parts, it will never leave you stranded. Of all the times I have been stranded, it's always been a dead battery, the carb, or something else with the engine. Never once have I had a suspension issue in the last 3 years of daily driving.

BOOB · 02-12-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Twisted Minis

I'm a firm believer of "all the way."

If your air suspension system is installed correctly, and you use quality parts, it will never leave you stranded. Of all the times I have been stranded, it's always been a dead battery, the carb, or something else with the engine. Never once have I had a suspension issue in the last 3 years of daily driving.

Twisted, can you get shockwaves with the same heim-joint ends as quality coilovers like QA1's? I'm asking because it would be cool to be able to swap between the two in the rear...

Twisted Minis · 02-12-2009, 05:53 PM

Honestly I don't know. I am not really a big fan of Shockwaves, so I don't know much about them.

However, I have always wanted to build a cantilever setup that uses a small stiff air cylinder for lift, and a nice coilover in place of the lift bar. That way you would always be riding on the coilover at any height you want. With a small diameter air cylinder, they don't compress much at all, much like a small hydraulic cylinder. So the majority of the suspension movement would be absorbed on the coilover end.

BOOB · 02-13-2009, 11:41 AM

Thats a great idea but a little too complex for what I'm shooting for. I'm still not eliminating the bags.

lbrtzmr · 02-13-2009, 06:47 PM

basic and simple bag job small c-notch and drop spindles

02-11-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	How low SHOULD I go? I just tubbed my '70 and I'm going back and forth about dropmember/bagging it. I want to keep things as simple and reliable as possible. I've had friends that have been stranded due to blown bags and I dont want to be that guy so I'm really leaning towards static. I have 3" coils and 2.5" spindles installed and its still not quite as low as I want. Running a 26"ish tire I would be comfortable with the stock crossmember being about 3" off the ground with a firm ride. I've dealt with less, trust me. I'm not too keen on aftermarket lowering components. With lowered coils and spindles can I go even lower with dropped arms added to the mix? I know I SHOULD run tubular upper arms but at what point do I NEED them? __________________ 1970 Short/Fleet C-10 (Project) -Slammed and Tubbed 1955 Cameo -Straight six, Turbo Hydro option 1955 BelAir 2 door post -All original down to the oil bath air cleaner 1964 Corvette -All power A/C 327 4 spd. tanker

02-11-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: How low SHOULD I go? there is aguy on the board who lowered his truck static quite a bit maybe he will chime in tcb-1 i think __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

02-11-2009, 11:38 PM	#3
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,191	Re: How low SHOULD I go? what is the best way to lower a 1969 stepside 2wd that will have the tank in the rear? i want a nice even stance. what should i go with what kit would i use and things like that? __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

02-12-2009, 12:18 AM	#5
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: How low SHOULD I go? I would personally go this low.....wont feel no regrets afterwards! Last edited by Puropedo; 10-13-2009 at 02:40 PM.

02-12-2009, 12:33 AM	#6
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: How low SHOULD I go? 3 inches! what? do they not have bumps in the road in texas? seriously, i know nothing about lowering, but it looks damn cool, and im trying to learn about it. good luck, hope you get what you want with your truck.. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

02-12-2009, 12:49 AM	#8
shawn57nomad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newton, IA Posts: 173	Re: How low SHOULD I go? Hey man PM Bob 68327 he may be able to give you the insight on static drop...he's not much for out-of-the-box either. He's a pretty cool guy and hell, he's my neighbor.

02-12-2009, 01:16 AM	#9
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Re: How low SHOULD I go? I should have some pics by Sunday. My truck is mocked up for now. Bare bones cab, complete doors, dummy engine and tranny, core and fenders nothing else. Im expecting a couple hundred more pounds with all the little stuff but the way it is now my 27" tires are about an inch away from the lip of the fender. It needs to tuck a couple of inches before it will look right. __________________ 1970 Short/Fleet C-10 (Project) -Slammed and Tubbed 1955 Cameo -Straight six, Turbo Hydro option 1955 BelAir 2 door post -All original down to the oil bath air cleaner 1964 Corvette -All power A/C 327 4 spd. tanker

02-12-2009, 01:57 AM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: How low SHOULD I go? Maybe a big block will give you another inch of drop not sure __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-12-2009, 04:06 AM	#11
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: How low SHOULD I go? what size wheels and tires are you running __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

02-12-2009, 11:04 AM	#12
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Re: How low SHOULD I go? 15"s __________________ 1970 Short/Fleet C-10 (Project) -Slammed and Tubbed 1955 Cameo -Straight six, Turbo Hydro option 1955 BelAir 2 door post -All original down to the oil bath air cleaner 1964 Corvette -All power A/C 327 4 spd. tanker

02-12-2009, 11:06 AM	#13
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: How low SHOULD I go? drop until you see sparks ... then go back up about an inch

02-12-2009, 02:00 PM	#15
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: How low SHOULD I go? I'm a firm believer of "all the way." If your air suspension system is installed correctly, and you use quality parts, it will never leave you stranded. Of all the times I have been stranded, it's always been a dead battery, the carb, or something else with the engine. Never once have I had a suspension issue in the last 3 years of daily driving. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

02-12-2009, 05:53 PM	#17
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: How low SHOULD I go? Honestly I don't know. I am not really a big fan of Shockwaves, so I don't know much about them. However, I have always wanted to build a cantilever setup that uses a small stiff air cylinder for lift, and a nice coilover in place of the lift bar. That way you would always be riding on the coilover at any height you want. With a small diameter air cylinder, they don't compress much at all, much like a small hydraulic cylinder. So the majority of the suspension movement would be absorbed on the coilover end. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

02-13-2009, 11:41 AM	#18
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Re: How low SHOULD I go? Thats a great idea but a little too complex for what I'm shooting for. I'm still not eliminating the bags. __________________ 1970 Short/Fleet C-10 (Project) -Slammed and Tubbed 1955 Cameo -Straight six, Turbo Hydro option 1955 BelAir 2 door post -All original down to the oil bath air cleaner 1964 Corvette -All power A/C 327 4 spd. tanker

02-13-2009, 06:47 PM	#19
lbrtzmr odes 72 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: usa Posts: 66	Re: How low SHOULD I go? basic and simple bag job small c-notch and drop spindles Attached Images __________________ odes 72



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