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jott_06 · 11-02-2007, 07:52 PM

is there any way to lower the front of a drum brake truck more than just the two inch coils. It seems like all of the drop spindles made are for disc breaks. I would like to do an axle flip in the back but that means i'm gonna have to get that front end down pretty low. Any info or how to pics would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

bad6772 · 11-02-2007, 08:12 PM

i have drums all the way around this isnt the best picture but i have three inch coils in the front and 5 in the back....... Name: 67 2.JPG
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i ran a tall tire in this pic i think the fronts were 225/75 15s and he rear are 235/75s 15s.. i since changed the fronts to 195/65 15s sits very low in the front now.....? hope this helps.........tony.

jott_06 · 11-02-2007, 08:17 PM

bad6772
thanks for the info i like the stance of your truck. What brand are your coils? Also does anyone know if i do a flip kit in the rear and 3 inch coils in the front if my truck would be level

bad6772 · 11-02-2007, 08:44 PM

no problem... it should be close to level maybe the front just a little lower... you have to ask G.M.C Paul what brand they are ? i got them from him....? but most if not all site venders carry them. here is a couple pics of my 72 pre< this fall> frame off... i was running 3 inch springs in the front and a D.J.M flip kit but it should give you an idea of how the rear should set.hope this helps....also the last pic is about 3 years old with a late model bed on it< now changed to correct bed.> the tires on it are 355/45/17s in the rear and 335/45/17s in the front Name: 72 side.JPG
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corn · 11-02-2007, 09:43 PM

3" coil & flipped rear, 4 wheel drums...

CG · 11-02-2007, 09:52 PM

You can get dropped arms. I think they lower it about 2.5'' If you want it even lower you can used dropped coils also.

corn · 11-02-2007, 10:11 PM

hmmm, that would have the same basic effect as drop spindles wouldnt it? Nice!

crazy longhorn · 11-02-2007, 10:22 PM

You could body drop it 3", but thats a load of work.....

L

Robznob11 · 11-02-2007, 10:35 PM

no its not i body dropped mine in two days

Bob 68327 · 11-02-2007, 11:32 PM

Flipped the rear , cut the coils , cut and lowered the spring pockets in the lower controll arms . Cut and welded untill I got it as low as I wanted . Still 4 wheel drums and 6 lugs!!!

Oh yeah first i converted it to leaf springs in the rear!!!

jott_06 · 11-03-2007, 06:39 AM

I'm guessing that all 1/2 ton leaf spring packs are the same but looking at mine its probably 2 1/2 inches thick and the axle tubes are probably 3 so will i get about 6 inches lower in the rear. And can i just put a bolt in notch in it for that.

Corn...
Your truck is perfect. Thats the exact look i'm going for only i decided to go with gloss black.

corn · 11-03-2007, 07:12 PM

I havent notched mine yet & it has never touched anywhere, but I dont haul much with it. Ive got a piece of 6" that I plan on making a set out of...

crazy longhorn · 11-03-2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corn

I havent notched mine yet & it has never touched anywhere, but I dont haul much with it. Ive got a piece of 6" that I plan on making a set out of...

My longhorn isnt notched either, runs about 2 1/2" clearance tween the frame & axle. Its never hit , but the traction bars are set up pretty close.

L

jott_06 · 11-03-2007, 09:11 PM

Just by looking at my truck it looks as though i will need a small c-notch. Also what do i do about my rear shocks? Just get shorter ones or what

jott_06 · 11-05-2007, 10:04 PM

TTT. does anyone have anymore important info i need before i attempt this. I'm getting some spring mounts for the axle from summit racing for $12.00 and my step dad is getting me a piece of 5 inch pipe for free from his work for the c notch. Is there anything else i need other than new U-bolts and my front coils or do i have it all under control?

corn · 11-05-2007, 10:24 PM

My flip kit has the centering pin offset to compensate for pinion angle & also it centers the wheels back into the wheel well. Not sure rewelding pads back on would fix any of that...

jott_06 · 11-06-2007, 07:18 AM

corn...

Thanks for letting me know that before i ruined my truck. I didnt think about it moving the axle. What company did you get your flip kit from. Maybe i'll just buy one from a vendor

11-02-2007, 07:52 PM	#1
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... is there any way to lower the front of a drum brake truck more than just the two inch coils. It seems like all of the drop spindles made are for disc breaks. I would like to do an axle flip in the back but that means i'm gonna have to get that front end down pretty low. Any info or how to pics would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

11-02-2007, 08:12 PM	#2
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... i have drums all the way around this isnt the best picture but i have three inch coils in the front and 5 in the back....... i ran a tall tire in this pic i think the fronts were 225/75 15s and he rear are 235/75s 15s.. i since changed the fronts to 195/65 15s sits very low in the front now.....? hope this helps.........tony. Last edited by bad6772; 11-02-2007 at 08:15 PM.

11-02-2007, 08:17 PM	#3
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... bad6772 thanks for the info i like the stance of your truck. What brand are your coils? Also does anyone know if i do a flip kit in the rear and 3 inch coils in the front if my truck would be level

11-02-2007, 08:44 PM	#4
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... no problem... it should be close to level maybe the front just a little lower... you have to ask G.M.C Paul what brand they are ? i got them from him....? but most if not all site venders carry them. here is a couple pics of my 72 pre< this fall> frame off... i was running 3 inch springs in the front and a D.J.M flip kit but it should give you an idea of how the rear should set.hope this helps....also the last pic is about 3 years old with a late model bed on it< now changed to correct bed.> the tires on it are 355/45/17s in the rear and 335/45/17s in the front Last edited by bad6772; 11-02-2007 at 08:54 PM.

11-02-2007, 09:43 PM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... 3" coil & flipped rear, 4 wheel drums... Last edited by corn; 10-10-2009 at 12:17 PM.

11-02-2007, 09:52 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... You can get dropped arms. I think they lower it about 2.5'' If you want it even lower you can used dropped coils also. Attached Images

11-02-2007, 10:11 PM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... hmmm, that would have the same basic effect as drop spindles wouldnt it? Nice!

11-02-2007, 10:22 PM	#8
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11-02-2007, 10:35 PM	#9
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11-02-2007, 11:32 PM	#10
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... Flipped the rear , cut the coils , cut and lowered the spring pockets in the lower controll arms . Cut and welded untill I got it as low as I wanted . Still 4 wheel drums and 6 lugs!!!Oh yeah first i converted it to leaf springs in the rear!!! Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-03-2007, 06:39 AM	#11
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... I'm guessing that all 1/2 ton leaf spring packs are the same but looking at mine its probably 2 1/2 inches thick and the axle tubes are probably 3 so will i get about 6 inches lower in the rear. And can i just put a bolt in notch in it for that. Corn... Your truck is perfect. Thats the exact look i'm going for only i decided to go with gloss black.

11-03-2007, 07:12 PM	#12
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... I havent notched mine yet & it has never touched anywhere, but I dont haul much with it. Ive got a piece of 6" that I plan on making a set out of...

11-03-2007, 09:11 PM	#14
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... Just by looking at my truck it looks as though i will need a small c-notch. Also what do i do about my rear shocks? Just get shorter ones or what

11-05-2007, 10:04 PM	#15
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... TTT. does anyone have anymore important info i need before i attempt this. I'm getting some spring mounts for the axle from summit racing for $12.00 and my step dad is getting me a piece of 5 inch pipe for free from his work for the c notch. Is there anything else i need other than new U-bolts and my front coils or do i have it all under control?

11-05-2007, 10:24 PM	#16
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... My flip kit has the centering pin offset to compensate for pinion angle & also it centers the wheels back into the wheel well. Not sure rewelding pads back on would fix any of that...



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11-06-2007, 07:18 AM	#17
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: I want it low..but i wanna keep drums... corn... Thanks for letting me know that before i ruined my truck. I didnt think about it moving the axle. What company did you get your flip kit from. Maybe i'll just buy one from a vendor

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