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71HUGGER396 · 09-10-2005, 12:52 AM

Anybody here running a 3/5 drop springs on their truck? I was going to use this on my next project. I used 2/4 with drop spindles and springs before How is the ride with the 3/5 drop springs? The truck is a 72 short step Chevy with a 350 in it. Will I have to relocate the shocks in the rear?

boraxman · 09-10-2005, 10:09 AM

I am running 3-5 springs. Rides not bad, not great either. You will want to run rear shock locators. Got the springs from CPP and relocators from Early classics. No alignment issues although its close to limit.

Probably also want a set of drop shocks.

Heres some pics of mine, rims are 15x8.5 w/ 255-60 front and 275-60 rear.

71HUGGER396 · 09-10-2005, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the info and the pics.

HeavyD · 09-10-2005, 03:10 PM

What is bad about the ride? Too stiff?

boraxman · 09-10-2005, 05:00 PM

Stiff on upwards motion, sounds wierd but when you hit a bump and spings/shocks compress down, its ok. When you have the opposite effect its a little harsh.

tomatocity · 09-10-2005, 09:45 PM

Would the rear drop be the same as a flip with a rear leafer? I plan on using 2.5" drop spindles on the front to avoid the geometery and shock issues though I know I will have to use shock relocators on the rear.

What is the rearend housing / frame clearance with your drop?

boraxman · 09-11-2005, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomatocity

Would the rear drop be the same as a flip with a rear leafer? I plan on using 2.5" drop spindles on the front to avoid the geometery and shock issues though I know I will have to use shock relocators on the rear.

What is the rearend housing / frame clearance with your drop?

Housing/ frame clearence is about 2". I havent had any issues hitting the frame.

tomatocity · 09-12-2005, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boraxman

Housing/ frame clearence is about 2". I havent had any issues hitting the frame.

Cool. Thanks.

paintpyro · 09-12-2005, 10:41 AM

I'm runnin a 3/5.

paintpyro · 09-12-2005, 06:26 PM

I'm 6'4". can't stretch out with a regular shell

race-n-jason · 09-12-2005, 10:28 PM

I'm runnin' 3/5 springs also. Pics aren't the best

, but you get the idea.

71HUGGER396 · 09-13-2005, 05:33 PM

I like that stance, I think I'm going with th 3/5 spring drop.

tomatocity · 09-13-2005, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by race-n-jason

I'm runnin' 3/5 springs also. Pics aren't the best

, but you get the idea.

Sweet, I like that stance. How did you lower it and what size rims and tires do you have?

**special-K** · 09-13-2005, 08:19 PM

I`m thinking this is what I`ll do with my`72 since I already have discs up front.

race-n-jason · 09-13-2005, 08:54 PM

Wheels: 15" x 8" Front & 15" x 10" Rear
Tires: 225/70/15 Front & 275/60/15 Rear

Something I haven't done yet, but would recommend is a C-notch Kit and Adjustable Panhard Bar. It would even be a good idea to get shock relocators.

Thanks for the compliment.

JEG

BowTieMan · 09-13-2005, 08:50 PM

Boraxman that is a sweet truck. Got any more pictures of it?

WRMZ71 · 09-13-2005, 09:25 PM

I got a 3/5 coil drop in my 71. Mine I would say is a little stiff as well. I did go with some shorty shocks and the front alignment is at about all she can take on the camber ( I think thats what its called the / \ of the wheels to make em look like ||) If you want to do it right get an adjustable panhard bar and a shock relocator kit. I have 255 50R15's on mine and the front rim rubs just a scosh when cranked to the left all the way. I didn't even notice it until I got a flat and took off the tire!!

Fastfun · 09-14-2005, 04:59 PM

I used Classic Performance 3" drop spindles in the front with 5" drop coils in the back with the proper shocks. I did not use the shock reloction plates though, I am planning on installing them later. I also have 255/55 BF Goodrich Scorcher T/A's on 17x8's in the front with 265/55 on 17x9.5's in the rear. I have taken it to California several times and it is a comfortable ride. Cruising at 80 with the A/C on.

Hope that helps

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/P8030032.jpg

09-10-2005, 12:52 AM	#1
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	3/5 drop Anybody here running a 3/5 drop springs on their truck? I was going to use this on my next project. I used 2/4 with drop spindles and springs before How is the ride with the 3/5 drop springs? The truck is a 72 short step Chevy with a 350 in it. Will I have to relocate the shocks in the rear? __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

09-10-2005, 10:09 AM	#2
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I am running 3-5 springs. Rides not bad, not great either. You will want to run rear shock locators. Got the springs from CPP and relocators from Early classics. No alignment issues although its close to limit. Probably also want a set of drop shocks. Heres some pics of mine, rims are 15x8.5 w/ 255-60 front and 275-60 rear. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351 Last edited by boraxman; 09-10-2005 at 10:25 AM.

09-10-2005, 12:13 PM	#3
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Thanks for the info and the pics. __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

09-10-2005, 03:10 PM	#4
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	What is bad about the ride? Too stiff? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

09-10-2005, 05:00 PM	#5
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Stiff on upwards motion, sounds wierd but when you hit a bump and spings/shocks compress down, its ok. When you have the opposite effect its a little harsh. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

09-10-2005, 09:45 PM	#6
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Would the rear drop be the same as a flip with a rear leafer? I plan on using 2.5" drop spindles on the front to avoid the geometery and shock issues though I know I will have to use shock relocators on the rear. What is the rearend housing / frame clearance with your drop? __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

09-12-2005, 10:41 AM	#9
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	I'm runnin a 3/5. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-12-2005, 06:26 PM	#10
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	I'm 6'4". can't stretch out with a regular shell __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-12-2005, 10:28 PM	#11
race-n-jason -Praise the Lowered- Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Garland, Tx, USA Posts: 280	I'm runnin' 3/5 springs also. Pics aren't the best , but you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ Race-N-Jason ('71 Chevy C-10 LWB 454/TH350) ('07 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Cummins/6-speed Manual)

09-13-2005, 05:33 PM	#12
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	I like that stance, I think I'm going with th 3/5 spring drop. __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

09-13-2005, 08:19 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	I`m thinking this is what I`ll do with my`72 since I already have discs up front. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-13-2005, 08:54 PM	#15
race-n-jason -Praise the Lowered- Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Garland, Tx, USA Posts: 280	Wheels: 15" x 8" Front & 15" x 10" Rear Tires: 225/70/15 Front & 275/60/15 Rear Something I haven't done yet, but would recommend is a C-notch Kit and Adjustable Panhard Bar. It would even be a good idea to get shock relocators. Thanks for the compliment. JEG __________________ Race-N-Jason ('71 Chevy C-10 LWB 454/TH350) ('07 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Cummins/6-speed Manual)

09-13-2005, 08:50 PM	#16
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Boraxman that is a sweet truck. Got any more pictures of it? __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

09-13-2005, 09:25 PM	#17
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	I got a 3/5 coil drop in my 71. Mine I would say is a little stiff as well. I did go with some shorty shocks and the front alignment is at about all she can take on the camber ( I think thats what its called the / \ of the wheels to make em look like \|\|) If you want to do it right get an adjustable panhard bar and a shock relocator kit. I have 255 50R15's on mine and the front rim rubs just a scosh when cranked to the left all the way. I didn't even notice it until I got a flat and took off the tire!!

09-14-2005, 04:59 PM	#18
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	I used Classic Performance 3" drop spindles in the front with 5" drop coils in the back with the proper shocks. I did not use the shock reloction plates though, I am planning on installing them later. I also have 255/55 BF Goodrich Scorcher T/A's on 17x8's in the front with 265/55 on 17x9.5's in the rear. I have taken it to California several times and it is a comfortable ride. Cruising at 80 with the A/C on. Hope that helps http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/P8030032.jpg



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