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rawraw67 · 02-04-2011, 03:59 PM

I put 4.5" drop on the front with 255/60 and 6" drop in the rear with a 275/60. Thinking it needs to be lower,Front fender is at 27.5" rear is at 29" want to drop it one more inch in the rear.what do you guys think ?

dave2953 · 02-04-2011, 04:18 PM

I think it looks great the way it is. I would just drive the crap out of it if it were mine. Do you have a notch in the back as it is? You could go a 1" block in the rear, but I'm almost certain you would need a notch if you don't already have one. Any pics of the motor? Beautiful truck!

Gobbles · 02-04-2011, 04:22 PM

I also really like that stance thats a hella nice truck you got there.

swierker · 02-04-2011, 04:24 PM

I agree, I like it the way it is. I think if you go another inch in the rear you have to c-notch it.

**Tom Vogel** · 02-04-2011, 04:36 PM

[ want to drop it one more inch in the rear.what do you guys think ?[/QUOTE]

Dont... these trucks were designed to have a small rake, without the rake they dont drive as well. Ask a qualified alignment shop and they will tell ou the same thing.

scrapmetalart · 02-04-2011, 04:48 PM

make a block & do a small pipe notch. cheap & easy.

I think it needs to come down a bit more in the rear also

vasquezmrysvll · 02-04-2011, 04:56 PM

just roll around with a full tank ALL the time, should yield another inch or so

Mike Bradbury · 02-04-2011, 05:09 PM

I had the same thought about mine, I used coil overes and it did not sit as low as I had thought. I drove it around for a while with the rake and liked it but still wanted more.
The first pic is of it with the rake at about 4.5 front and 4.5 in the rear
The second is of it lowered at the 4.5 front and 6 rear. still has a bit of a rake which I like.

My advice is to make it the way you like it because you are the one who is going to have to drive it.

rawraw67 · 02-04-2011, 05:28 PM

ok the truck just is 6" spring no c-notche. just got off the phone with stan at Early classic he said he can get me a 1" block for the rear next week,so we will see. took a few more pictures of the truck.still have along way to go have the Seats out now at the upholstery shop.I hope in the next few week I can pull the motor and trans for the LS1

justincat · 02-04-2011, 05:02 PM

I put 1 inch block on my 6 inch drop(making it 7 inch). My truck is not on the road yet, but it dont look like ill need a notch. I was prepared to put a notch in there from the beginning, but im going to try it and see what happens first. I think it would look a little better with a 1 inch block myself. You just have to ask yourself if it is worth putting a notch in if you have to. Truck looks awsome the way it sets to though!

**CC69Rat** · 02-04-2011, 05:02 PM

Noo .. looks great. I'd leave it

tubbedII · 02-04-2011, 05:43 PM

Looks great! I say drop it more...from the looks of it, you might have to re-do your exhaust after the axel though...it's already right on the super trac bar as is. I recommend a c-notch too...bottoming out sucks.

gearys 5600 · 02-04-2011, 05:45 PM

I say..c-notch it and lower it some more. Good looking truck btw.

rawraw67 · 02-04-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

Looks great! I say drop it more...from the looks of it, you might have to re-do your exhaust after the axel though...it's already right on the super trac bar as is. I recommend a c-notch too...bottoming out sucks.

I knew that there was going to be more work on the exhaust when we put the 9" in,so we put a clamp at the rear of the mufflers

68Stepbed · 02-04-2011, 06:17 PM

I think it looks great as it sits. It's all about what you want though. You also need to keep in mind that the springs will settle as you drive it. That's the good thing about blocks. If it's too much, just pull the blocks back out.

scrapmetalart · 02-04-2011, 08:56 PM

throw some weight in the back for now & see how it looks lower...

**lolife99** · 02-04-2011, 09:55 PM

Great looking truck.
Add a 1"-1.5" lowering block and a bolt in c-notch.

72BlckButy · 02-04-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Great looking truck.
Add a 1"-1.5" lowering block and a bolt in c-notch.

Don't forget about longer u-bolts... you will need these if you add the block.

**leddzepp** · 02-04-2011, 10:45 PM

If you go with a 7" drop, you will need a c-notch. I just dropped my truck 6.5" in the back, and it is only 1/2" from hitting the frame. It bottoms out routinely. I have a c-notch kit, just waiting on some time to install it.

I think your stance is perfect. I prefer a slight rake myself.

72BlckButy · 02-04-2011, 10:59 PM

If I remember correctly... on my 4.5/6" drop I was 2" from the frame rail and 4" from the top of the pumpkin to the bed floor. For me, 1" travel wouldn't be enough to separate me from good/bad ride.

What about bags? Change the level you need for fairly cheap.

rawraw67 · 02-05-2011, 12:01 AM

Thanks for all the help.frist I thouth that I could just put a one inch block in and be ok,then I was thinking about the c-notch and the block,then scrapmetalart said that I sould put some weight in the back for now & see how it looks.it all sounds,to good.I never even thought about the top of the pumpkin to the bed floor.72BlckButy brings up the bags I never thouth I would ever run bags.

72BlckButy · 02-05-2011, 12:03 AM

Trust me... once you go 4/6, then it's only "just" a few more inches, then it's bags, Dropmembers and then you're scrapping crust of the earth.

rawraw67 · 02-05-2011, 12:06 AM

like I said,I never thouth I would ever run bags

**lolife99** · 02-05-2011, 12:27 AM

Bags can easily replace the rear coil springs, and allow you to carry heavier loads, pull a trailer,... whatever.
Many members use them with just two air lines and two schrader valves.

No way to scrape pavement, with this set-up,... but a very easy way to adjust your ride height.
Add a small tank and a compressor and adjust the height from inside the cab.

wwotr · 02-05-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rawraw67

I put 4.5" drop on the front with 255/60 and 6" drop in the rear with a 275/60. Thinking it needs to be lower,Front fender is at 27.5" rear is at 29" want to drop it one more inch in the rear.what do you guys think ?

5.5" Front/ 6" Rear.....
Looks GREAT the way it is!!!

02-04-2011, 03:59 PM	#1
rawraw67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay the Bay Posts: 485	4-6 Drop>need to be lower< I put 4.5" drop on the front with 255/60 and 6" drop in the rear with a 275/60. Thinking it needs to be lower,Front fender is at 27.5" rear is at 29" want to drop it one more inch in the rear.what do you guys think ? Attached Images

02-04-2011, 04:18 PM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< I think it looks great the way it is. I would just drive the crap out of it if it were mine. Do you have a notch in the back as it is? You could go a 1" block in the rear, but I'm almost certain you would need a notch if you don't already have one. Any pics of the motor? Beautiful truck! __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 02-04-2011 at 04:19 PM.

02-04-2011, 04:22 PM	#3
Gobbles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 484	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< I also really like that stance thats a hella nice truck you got there. __________________ Trevor "You already said spite"

02-04-2011, 04:24 PM	#4
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< I agree, I like it the way it is. I think if you go another inch in the rear you have to c-notch it. __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

02-04-2011, 04:36 PM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< [ want to drop it one more inch in the rear.what do you guys think ?[/QUOTE] Dont... these trucks were designed to have a small rake, without the rake they dont drive as well. Ask a qualified alignment shop and they will tell ou the same thing.

02-04-2011, 04:48 PM	#6
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< make a block & do a small pipe notch. cheap & easy. I think it needs to come down a bit more in the rear also __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

02-04-2011, 04:56 PM	#7
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< just roll around with a full tank ALL the time, should yield another inch or so __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

02-04-2011, 05:09 PM	#8
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< I had the same thought about mine, I used coil overes and it did not sit as low as I had thought. I drove it around for a while with the rake and liked it but still wanted more. The first pic is of it with the rake at about 4.5 front and 4.5 in the rear The second is of it lowered at the 4.5 front and 6 rear. still has a bit of a rake which I like. My advice is to make it the way you like it because you are the one who is going to have to drive it. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

02-04-2011, 05:28 PM	#9
rawraw67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay the Bay Posts: 485	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< ok the truck just is 6" spring no c-notche. just got off the phone with stan at Early classic he said he can get me a 1" block for the rear next week,so we will see. took a few more pictures of the truck.still have along way to go have the Seats out now at the upholstery shop.I hope in the next few week I can pull the motor and trans for the LS1 Attached Images

02-04-2011, 05:02 PM	#10
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< I put 1 inch block on my 6 inch drop(making it 7 inch). My truck is not on the road yet, but it dont look like ill need a notch. I was prepared to put a notch in there from the beginning, but im going to try it and see what happens first. I think it would look a little better with a 1 inch block myself. You just have to ask yourself if it is worth putting a notch in if you have to. Truck looks awsome the way it sets to though!

02-04-2011, 05:02 PM	#11
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< Noo .. looks great. I'd leave it __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-04-2011, 05:43 PM	#12
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< Looks great! I say drop it more...from the looks of it, you might have to re-do your exhaust after the axel though...it's already right on the super trac bar as is. I recommend a c-notch too...bottoming out sucks. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

02-04-2011, 05:45 PM	#13
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< I say..c-notch it and lower it some more. Good looking truck btw. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

02-04-2011, 06:17 PM	#15
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< I think it looks great as it sits. It's all about what you want though. You also need to keep in mind that the springs will settle as you drive it. That's the good thing about blocks. If it's too much, just pull the blocks back out. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-04-2011, 08:56 PM	#16
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< throw some weight in the back for now & see how it looks lower... __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram



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02-04-2011, 09:55 PM	#17
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< Great looking truck. Add a 1"-1.5" lowering block and a bolt in c-notch. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-04-2011, 10:45 PM	#19
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,038	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< If you go with a 7" drop, you will need a c-notch. I just dropped my truck 6.5" in the back, and it is only 1/2" from hitting the frame. It bottoms out routinely. I have a c-notch kit, just waiting on some time to install it. I think your stance is perfect. I prefer a slight rake myself. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul Last edited by leddzepp; 02-04-2011 at 10:46 PM.

02-04-2011, 10:59 PM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< If I remember correctly... on my 4.5/6" drop I was 2" from the frame rail and 4" from the top of the pumpkin to the bed floor. For me, 1" travel wouldn't be enough to separate me from good/bad ride. What about bags? Change the level you need for fairly cheap. __________________ -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)

02-05-2011, 12:01 AM	#21
rawraw67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay the Bay Posts: 485	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< Thanks for all the help.frist I thouth that I could just put a one inch block in and be ok,then I was thinking about the c-notch and the block,then scrapmetalart said that I sould put some weight in the back for now & see how it looks.it all sounds,to good.I never even thought about the top of the pumpkin to the bed floor.72BlckButy brings up the bags I never thouth I would ever run bags.

02-05-2011, 12:03 AM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< Trust me... once you go 4/6, then it's only *"just"* a few more inches, then it's bags, Dropmembers and then you're scrapping crust of the earth. __________________ -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; 02-05-2011 at 12:04 AM.

02-05-2011, 12:06 AM	#23
rawraw67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay the Bay Posts: 485	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< like I said,I never thouth I would ever run bags

02-05-2011, 12:27 AM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: 4-6 Drop>need to be lower< Bags can easily replace the rear coil springs, and allow you to carry heavier loads, pull a trailer,... whatever. Many members use them with just two air lines and two schrader valves. No way to scrape pavement, with this set-up,... but a very easy way to adjust your ride height. Add a small tank and a compressor and adjust the height from inside the cab. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 02-05-2011 at 12:27 AM.

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