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DUD2STUD · 03-23-2007, 06:55 PM

I'm getting ready to drop my 68 (coil springs) and I am trying to get a feel for how much to lower it. I already have 1 bagged truck so I don't want to bag this one. Can you guys post some pics of your trucks with the amount you lowered them so I can get a feel I don't know if I want to go full slam or mild, I do know I want the truck to set level.

cabinetguy · 03-23-2007, 07:49 PM

If you like low,And don't want to break the bank.This is what I would suggest: 2.5" drop spindles,and cut one coil, for the front. For the rear Either get some 6" drop springs or RE7 slam specialties bags and a schrader valve to set ride hieght. I know you said no bags but if you have the coils in the rear,its so damn easy on our trucks.The bags in the rear are a bolt in and give you adjustability for stance.

dave2953 · 03-23-2007, 08:41 PM

Here's mine. 1 1/2 coils cut in front and 5" ECE drop springs out back. If I could do it over I wouldn't have cut that much out of the front. I think it's about a 3.5/5 drop.

cabinetguy · 03-23-2007, 08:46 PM

Dave, I really like the stance on your truck with the rallys

dave2953 · 03-23-2007, 08:59 PM

Thanks! I though about putting a 1" block in the rear to level it out, but I never did get around to it.

Tx Firefighter · 03-23-2007, 09:19 PM

My truck is exactly what cabinetguy said. Spindles and 1 coil cut in front with 6 ich springs in the rear.

Pic in signature.

see ten · 03-24-2007, 06:09 AM

I'm runnin a 2.5" drop spindle combined with a 1" drop coil in the front. Out back are 6" drop coils along with a super track bar kit.

Tx Firefighter · 03-24-2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

I'm runnin a 2.5" drop spindle combined with a 1" drop coil in the front. Out back are 6" drop coils along with a super track bar kit.

Notice he has it parked in front of the Georgia Govenor's Mansion too.

Just kidding, not trying to start a war with the Georgia people...

**Hart_Rod** · 03-24-2007, 08:58 AM

This much,

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DUD2STUD · 03-24-2007, 10:50 PM

SEE TEN does your truck set level or does the back set higher? I think 3/6 is what im looking for unless some one else has somyhing else to show. thanks guys

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-24-2007, 11:07 PM

i just noticed see ten and his buddy are using dp cans for bump stops...hahaha good choice btw

see ten · 03-24-2007, 11:09 PM

I wanted it as close to level as I could get it. It still has a very slight rake but not near as much as a lot of guys are running. I went with the 3.5/6 because the 4/6 just looked like way to much rake for my taste. Of course my tires aren't the same size front and rear so that is probably affecting the stance as well.

DUD2STUD · 03-24-2007, 11:42 PM

nice truck I appreciate the help its hard to picture what the truck is going to look like with the drawings they use in the parts catalog

DUD2STUD · 03-24-2007, 11:45 PM

GREASEMONKEY72 bakersfield CA I grew up out in taft for 20 years I shure don't miss that place!!

Ole Blue 68 · 03-25-2007, 11:20 AM

I'm about to drop mine too in the next few weeks and I was wondering if I drop 3.5/5 on my LWB do you all think I'm gonna run into problems with my 15" wheels rubbing?

see ten · 03-25-2007, 02:22 PM

Any time you combine a drop spindle with a 15" wheel there is a possibility for interference. If you have a skinny wheel or one that most of the offset goes to the outside your chances of no interference are better.

Ole Blue 68 · 03-25-2007, 02:26 PM

Thanks See Ten. If I do the drop then that adds to the arguement of going 5 lug instead of 6 since I might have to get bigger wheels anyways.

03-23-2007, 06:55 PM	#1
DUD2STUD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rohnert park, CA Posts: 139	How Much To Lower?? I'm getting ready to drop my 68 (coil springs) and I am trying to get a feel for how much to lower it. I already have 1 bagged truck so I don't want to bag this one. Can you guys post some pics of your trucks with the amount you lowered them so I can get a feel I don't know if I want to go full slam or mild, I do know I want the truck to set level. Last edited by DUD2STUD; 03-23-2007 at 08:52 PM.

03-23-2007, 07:49 PM	#2
cabinetguy 67 shorty Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Graham,Wa. Posts: 190	Re: How Much To Lower?? If you like low,And don't want to break the bank.This is what I would suggest: 2.5" drop spindles,and cut one coil, for the front. For the rear Either get some 6" drop springs or RE7 slam specialties bags and a schrader valve to set ride hieght. I know you said no bags but if you have the coils in the rear,its so damn easy on our trucks.The bags in the rear are a bolt in and give you adjustability for stance. __________________ 67 SWB with enough parts to build two

03-23-2007, 08:41 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: How Much To Lower?? Here's mine. 1 1/2 coils cut in front and 5" ECE drop springs out back. If I could do it over I wouldn't have cut that much out of the front. I think it's about a 3.5/5 drop. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

03-23-2007, 08:46 PM	#4
cabinetguy 67 shorty Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Graham,Wa. Posts: 190	Re: How Much To Lower?? Dave, I really like the stance on your truck with the rallys __________________ 67 SWB with enough parts to build two

03-23-2007, 08:59 PM	#5
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: How Much To Lower?? Thanks! I though about putting a 1" block in the rear to level it out, but I never did get around to it. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

03-23-2007, 09:19 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How Much To Lower?? My truck is exactly what cabinetguy said. Spindles and 1 coil cut in front with 6 ich springs in the rear. Pic in signature. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-24-2007, 06:09 AM	#7
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: How Much To Lower?? I'm runnin a 2.5" drop spindle combined with a 1" drop coil in the front. Out back are 6" drop coils along with a super track bar kit.

03-24-2007, 08:58 AM	#9
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03-24-2007, 10:50 PM	#10
DUD2STUD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rohnert park, CA Posts: 139	Re: How Much To Lower?? SEE TEN does your truck set level or does the back set higher? I think 3/6 is what im looking for unless some one else has somyhing else to show. thanks guys Last edited by DUD2STUD; 03-24-2007 at 10:51 PM.

03-24-2007, 11:07 PM	#11
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: How Much To Lower?? i just noticed see ten and his buddy are using dp cans for bump stops...hahaha good choice btw __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-24-2007, 11:09 PM	#12
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: How Much To Lower?? I wanted it as close to level as I could get it. It still has a very slight rake but not near as much as a lot of guys are running. I went with the 3.5/6 because the 4/6 just looked like way to much rake for my taste. Of course my tires aren't the same size front and rear so that is probably affecting the stance as well.

03-24-2007, 11:42 PM	#13
DUD2STUD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rohnert park, CA Posts: 139	Re: How Much To Lower?? nice truck I appreciate the help its hard to picture what the truck is going to look like with the drawings they use in the parts catalog

03-24-2007, 11:45 PM	#14
DUD2STUD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rohnert park, CA Posts: 139	Re: How Much To Lower?? GREASEMONKEY72 bakersfield CA I grew up out in taft for 20 years I shure don't miss that place!!

03-25-2007, 11:20 AM	#15
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: How Much To Lower?? I'm about to drop mine too in the next few weeks and I was wondering if I drop 3.5/5 on my LWB do you all think I'm gonna run into problems with my 15" wheels rubbing?

03-25-2007, 02:22 PM	#16
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: How Much To Lower?? Any time you combine a drop spindle with a 15" wheel there is a possibility for interference. If you have a skinny wheel or one that most of the offset goes to the outside your chances of no interference are better.



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03-25-2007, 02:26 PM	#17
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: How Much To Lower?? Thanks See Ten. If I do the drop then that adds to the arguement of going 5 lug instead of 6 since I might have to get bigger wheels anyways.

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