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Old 12-14-2007, 08:09 PM   #1
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2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

I'm fixin to do a 2"/4" spring drop on my 64 C10. I'd like to see some pics from others that have done this, just trying to get an idea of what it's going to look like after the drop? Please post up if you have any pics! Thanks...
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Old 12-15-2007, 12:50 AM   #2
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

Not sure what the drop measurments are, but here's my 63 after 2 coils cut off the front springs and 60ish Chevelle springs in the rear. Pretty sure it's more than 2/4
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Old 12-15-2007, 03:59 AM   #3
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

Check out ECE. They have pics of all the different drops (2/4, 4/6...)
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Old 12-15-2007, 05:03 AM   #4
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

Here are a few... Acually I think mine is a 3/4 drop..
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Old 12-15-2007, 09:43 AM   #5
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

...this is a 3"/4" on a 66 longbed.......it hard to drop them exactly 3" or 4" because they do settle some after awhile....
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Old 12-15-2007, 12:26 PM   #6
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

If I wanted to do more then 4" in the rear I would have to notch the frame...right?
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Old 12-15-2007, 12:48 PM   #7
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

You only need to notch the frame if you want to lay frame on the ground.. if you want to go 4 or 5 " you need an adjustable panard bar, so you can line up the rear end..
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Old 12-19-2007, 07:24 PM   #8
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

Well, I went ahead and ordered a 2"/4" drop kit. If I get the parts before this weekend I may have time to do the install Saturday. I'll post pics once it's done...
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Old 12-19-2007, 07:30 PM   #9
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

SIR i think i asked you this before but what color is your truck? i love your truck, its beautiful, and has the perfect stance.
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Old 12-20-2007, 08:08 AM   #10
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

..john,the color is Valspar "dark pine metalic" -4 coats+4 coats valspar clear.I'll give you the numbers if you wish...thanks.
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Old 12-20-2007, 11:52 AM   #11
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

Here's my 62. 4" drop coils in the back, about 3" up front...
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Old 12-21-2007, 07:34 PM   #12
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Here's my 62. 4" drop coils in the back, about 3" up front...

jchav62, very nice truck man!!!! What size and brand tires are you running?
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Old 12-22-2007, 06:38 AM   #13
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jchav62, very nice truck man!!!! What size and brand tires are you running?

Thanks! She's my baby. My tires are Futura Super Sports from Pep Boys. They are 215-65r15's. They were originally a raised white letter that I had 'buffed' into a www.

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Old 12-22-2007, 06:30 PM   #14
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Here's my 62. 4" drop coils in the back, about 3" up front...
Do you have coils in the front or torsion bar?
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Old 12-20-2007, 12:14 PM   #15
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

Hey jchav62, on your rearend did you have to use a ajustabale panhard bar?
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Old 12-20-2007, 12:33 PM   #16
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Hey jchav62, on your rearend did you have to use a ajustabale panhard bar?
No. I used the stock one and just relocated the mounting hole in the crossmember. Moved it over a couple inches or so.
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Old 12-20-2007, 12:43 PM   #17
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Re: 2"/4" Drop Pictures Wanted.

Thanks, i like the way your truck sits.
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Old 12-20-2007, 02:20 PM   #18
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Thanks, i like the way your truck sits.
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