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77 shorty · 08-08-2013, 10:52 PM

Got started on the 69. Pulled a few leaves and new shocks. Dropped the rear 3.5 inches and rides about 100% better... almost car-like. Im gonna do 2.5in. lowered spindles and 1 inch lowered springs in front... what do you all think?

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chevy88 · 08-08-2013, 11:56 PM

thinking of lowering the back of mine also just to get a smoother ride and get rid of the serious rake i have. How many leaves did you pull out to get a 3.5 drop, and were they all the lower ones?
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77 shorty · 08-09-2013, 12:09 AM

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thinking of lowering the back of mine also just to get a smoother ride and get rid of the serious rake i have. How many leaves did you pull out to get a 3.5 drop, and were they all the lower ones?
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Yes the 3 lower ones... it rides so smooth now. Dont think it will haul much weight now though. I dont really care about that though as I have other trucks and trailers for hauling.

CC69Rat · 08-09-2013, 08:34 AM

Looks great man.. it will look and ride even better once the front comes down too. I'd replace both upper and lower balljoints when you have it apart. Have you considered a front sway bar? That will really give it a car-like feel.
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77 shorty · 08-09-2013, 07:46 PM

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Looks great man.. it will look and ride even better once the front comes down too. I'd replace both upper and lower balljoints when you have it apart. Have you considered a front sway bar? That will really give it a car-like feel.
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Wheres the best place to get a swaybar?

JOJABOY · 08-09-2013, 07:57 PM

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Wheres the best place to get a swaybar?

I got mine from a board member. Just put a WTB ad in the parts section. I think I paid something like $80 shipped for a 1 1/4" swap bar. World of difference.

Want to see side view pic of your truck. Thinking of pulling a leaf or two on mine.

77 shorty · 08-13-2013, 12:34 AM

Well here she is with the lowering finished... rides like a dream too.

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JOJABOY · 08-13-2013, 12:43 AM

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Well here she is with the lowering finished... rides like a dream too.

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That's with 2.5 drop spindles and 1 lower springs up front and with 3 short leafs out of back?

JOJABOY · 08-13-2013, 12:48 AM

OK....cool. so that's one coil cut off front springs and three short leafs pulled from back end. I'm just curious because I am looking to achieve that look with my leaf sprung C20 Chevy.

77 shorty · 08-13-2013, 12:54 AM

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OK....cool. so that's one coil cut off front springs and three short leafs pulled from back end. I'm just curious because I am looking to achieve that look with my leaf sprung C20 Chevy.

Yes but mine is a half ton.... And dont torch the coil to cut it.

JOJABOY · 08-13-2013, 12:58 AM

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Yes but mine is a half ton.... And dont torch the coil to cut it.

I think there isn't much difference in 1/2T and 3/4T front springs. 44 years old....I think one coil will probably give me the same look. I was thinking just put a metal cutting disc on my chop saw and cut one complete coil.

08-08-2013, 10:52 PM	#1
77 shorty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: south dakota Posts: 49	Lowered 69 GMC Got started on the 69. Pulled a few leaves and new shocks. Dropped the rear 3.5 inches and rides about 100% better... almost car-like. Im gonna do 2.5in. lowered spindles and 1 inch lowered springs in front... what do you all think? [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1977 K10 shortbox Scottsdale 4x4 1988 C30 Crewcab Silverado 1987 K10 longbox Silverado 4x4 1969 GMC 1500 4x2

08-08-2013, 11:56 PM	#2
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Lowered 69 GMC thinking of lowering the back of mine also just to get a smoother ride and get rid of the serious rake i have. How many leaves did you pull out to get a 3.5 drop, and were they all the lower ones? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

08-09-2013, 08:34 AM	#4
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Lowered 69 GMC Looks great man.. it will look and ride even better once the front comes down too. I'd replace both upper and lower balljoints when you have it apart. Have you considered a front sway bar? That will really give it a car-like feel. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-13-2013, 12:34 AM	#7
77 shorty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: south dakota Posts: 49	Re: Lowered 69 GMC Well here she is with the lowering finished... rides like a dream too. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1977 K10 shortbox Scottsdale 4x4 1988 C30 Crewcab Silverado 1987 K10 longbox Silverado 4x4 1969 GMC 1500 4x2

08-13-2013, 12:48 AM	#9
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Lowered 69 GMC OK....cool. so that's one coil cut off front springs and three short leafs pulled from back end. I'm just curious because I am looking to achieve that look with my leaf sprung C20 Chevy.



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