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Tpomykal · 12-30-2007, 02:14 PM

Hello everyone, I have a 67 step side that my son and I are working on and have we have a question.

How hard is it to drop the truck 2" in front and 3" in the rear? Is it a simple coil spring conversion, and if so, is there a site that gives detail directions for the DIY minded?

Thanks Tony

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-30-2007, 03:07 PM

Hey welcome to the best board around from Montana. Thats great with father and son projects. Try the 60-70 message board with your question u might get more responses!

72BlckButy · 12-30-2007, 06:17 PM

First off....

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Secondly, as far as dropping your truck, I would turn toward ECE (Early Classic Enterprises). They put together one great kit, for a decent price. Call out and talk with anyone of the guys and they will be sure to hook you up. ECE offers a great static drop kit (spindles/springs), along with stance photos of different drops on the same vehicle, so be sure to check that out. ECE also offers many other parts geared towards the 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks. In my future plans, I'm going to pickup the 4/6 drop kit that they offer.

Thirdly, refer to either the 67-72 board, or the suspension board, that can be found within this board.

Finally, again, welcome to the board, and what a great father/son project. You can ask any question on the board, truck related or not, and you are sure to get a response.

Good luck with the build!

shaneschevys · 12-30-2007, 08:07 PM

Welcome from FT Worth!

jsbgump · 12-30-2007, 08:43 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

Mr79C10 · 12-31-2007, 02:01 AM

From Jacksonville Florida

krue · 12-31-2007, 10:07 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

droppedgmc · 12-31-2007, 10:08 AM

welcome from WA

Cyclone44 · 12-31-2007, 06:30 PM

from Knoxville Tn...

L0WRIDE · 12-31-2007, 11:25 PM

to the boards

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-01-2008, 07:24 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon

gulfcoast66 · 01-02-2008, 08:16 AM

Welcome to the board from Galveston TEXAS..

58 gmc · 01-02-2008, 09:02 AM

Welcome from OKC.

Old Chevy Mech · 01-04-2008, 08:07 AM

from CT!

Frank

JayG · 01-04-2008, 03:23 PM

Another welcome from Texas! Matter of fact, real close to ya.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-05-2008, 06:00 AM

From West TN

**Ron 586** · 01-06-2008, 02:28 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

86swb · 01-06-2008, 01:04 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

MrBeast · 02-17-2008, 04:29 AM

Welcome from Corpus Christi, and in the 67-72 forum you will find exactally what you are looking for, the best meathod I have come accross is to use 2" drop spinles in the front, and drop springs in the rear.

c-mack · 02-18-2008, 02:15 AM

hi, welcome to the boards from crockett, Texas

**Yukon Jack** · 02-20-2008, 05:16 AM

Welcome - good luck on the project.

BigDaddyDave · 02-20-2008, 07:22 AM

Welcome to the site from NC.

12-30-2007, 02:14 PM	#1
Tpomykal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1	New member Tony from Dallas Hello everyone, I have a 67 step side that my son and I are working on and have we have a question. How hard is it to drop the truck 2" in front and 3" in the rear? Is it a simple coil spring conversion, and if so, is there a site that gives detail directions for the DIY minded? Thanks Tony

12-30-2007, 03:07 PM	#2
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Hey welcome to the best board around from Montana. Thats great with father and son projects. Try the 60-70 message board with your question u might get more responses! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-30-2007, 06:17 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New member Tony from Dallas First off.... to the board from Mid-MO!!! Secondly, as far as dropping your truck, I would turn toward ECE (Early Classic Enterprises). They put together one great kit, for a decent price. Call out and talk with anyone of the guys and they will be sure to hook you up. ECE offers a great static drop kit (spindles/springs), along with stance photos of different drops on the same vehicle, so be sure to check that out. ECE also offers many other parts geared towards the 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks. In my future plans, I'm going to pickup the 4/6 drop kit that they offer. Thirdly, refer to either the 67-72 board, or the suspension board, that can be found within this board. Finally, again, welcome to the board, and what a great father/son project. You can ask any question on the board, truck related or not, and you are sure to get a response. Good luck with the build! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-30-2007 at 06:22 PM.

12-30-2007, 08:07 PM	#4
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome from FT Worth! __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

12-30-2007, 08:43 PM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

12-31-2007, 02:01 AM	#6
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: New member Tony from Dallas From Jacksonville Florida __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

12-31-2007, 10:07 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-31-2007, 10:08 AM	#8
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: New member Tony from Dallas welcome from WA __________________ '85 swb

12-31-2007, 06:30 PM	#9
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New member Tony from Dallas from Knoxville Tn...

12-31-2007, 11:25 PM	#10
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: New member Tony from Dallas to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

01-01-2008, 07:24 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome to the board from southern oregon __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-02-2008, 08:16 AM	#12
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome to the board from Galveston TEXAS.. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

01-02-2008, 09:02 AM	#13
58 gmc ToTM Winner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: okc Posts: 243	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome from OKC. __________________ ToTM Winner

01-04-2008, 08:07 AM	#14
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: New member Tony from Dallas from CT! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

01-04-2008, 03:23 PM	#15
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Another welcome from Texas! Matter of fact, real close to ya. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting



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01-05-2008, 06:00 AM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New member Tony from Dallas From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-06-2008, 02:28 AM	#17
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

01-06-2008, 01:04 PM	#18
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-17-2008, 04:29 AM	#19
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome from Corpus Christi, and in the 67-72 forum you will find exactally what you are looking for, the best meathod I have come accross is to use 2" drop spinles in the front, and drop springs in the rear. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

02-18-2008, 02:15 AM	#20
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: New member Tony from Dallas hi, welcome to the boards from crockett, Texas __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

02-20-2008, 05:16 AM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome - good luck on the project. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-20-2008, 07:22 AM	#22
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: New member Tony from Dallas Welcome to the site from NC. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

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