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Assistance on static drop pics/info
Need your help. Can you post you static drop pics/specs (preferably) or point me to some threads you might now of on 73-87 static drops with pics/specs. I have seen a few but nothing specific with this especially on 73-87s. Then again it could be operator error.
I am in the process of lowering my truck 85 1/2 SWB, but I wanted to see what I can expect before I install the front stuff. I bought a 4" Western Chassis hanger/shackle kit, (installed this past weekend and let me tell you it was a job easy but tedious, but thanks to my 15 yr old sons help it is done). I think the results of that will be good for the look I was after especially once the front is done. For the front I got CPP 2.5" spindles and was also contemplating cutting stock springs one full coil, but I think it might be too much or maybe just right compared to the rear thus I wanted to see what it might look like with either or. Also, if I cut the spring, (A) cut from the bottom or top? and (B) will it be ok if I cut only 1/2 of one full coil? Thanks. I will post pics of the rear drop when I get home. |
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
Checkout LMC's diagrams at http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=142
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=lowered
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=lowered
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
thanks for the help guys.
Keith, how did you find the threads? i looked through 100 pages of the suspensions section, i used the search option with plenty of key words? i knew it was operator error. here are a few pics to see what you guys think in terms of cutting my coils. i do want a little bit of rake. |
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
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Many of them. I just picked the two with the most threads,... located in the 73-87 section. Use the search box there. When you cut your front coils remember: 1/2 coil cut= one inch of drop. (approximately)
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
So i can cut 1/2 a loop? and do i cut from the bottom or top? thanks.
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
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There is no left or right spring. They are the same even though you are placing them in left and right a-arms. I always cut from the bottom. Then you can still "clock" the upper spring loop in the "D" shaped bracket in the upper spring pocket.
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
Are your front tires going to clear the fenders after you lower it more?
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
^^^ I think they should. You mean from top to fender lip? I have not lowered the front any yet.
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
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(as in too wide or wrong offset wheel)
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http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/frontend.htm it came from here. you might want to check all the other articles to give you an idea: http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/gara...suspension.htm |
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
here are some pics of the front lowerd. the first is of when i installed the 2.5 spindles with one coil round cut (keep in mind that the driveway angle, on flat ground the rake would be more pronounced). the second ones are with the 2.5 spindles and 1.5 drop springs. i hope the springs settle a bit in a few weeks. if not i might cut a bit on the springs to lower the front just a bit more (1/2"). notice, on the front view, i still ahve the chevy lean on the driver side.
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
i would cut the coils 1/2' more, maybe even get some 2.5" drop springs (which would also probably solve the lean), and ditch the drop shackle/hangers for a flipkit
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
Give the new springs 1000 miles. They will settle a bit guaranteed.
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
My truck leans toward the drivers side also. I think it's pretty normal with these trucks!
I like the way yours looks with the 1.5 springs. It looks better than the cut ones did for sure! Wish I wouldve got 1.5" instead of 2" Turn your front plate upside down and that truck would look perfect! Boomer Sooner! ![]()
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Re: Assistance on static drop pics/info
You're new front coils will settle in the next 1000 miles. I suspect your lean issue is uneven rear springs. Most old leaf springs settle differently over the years.
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