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silver85 · 11-23-2003, 09:12 PM

I am new to this. Have owned and still own numerous Chevy 1/2 ton short beds 77-86. Last weekend I found a killer deal on a 64 fleetside longbed that I could not pass up. It is a solid truck and I already have plans for the engine and tranny. My question is this. I have never dropped a truck before, but would like to drop this one down some. I do not want to slam it to the ground, but lower it enough to make it look good. Any ideas as to how much I should drop it, the best and easiest way to do that. Any photos or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

beaterC10 · 11-23-2003, 09:32 PM

I would suggest spindles for 2.5-3" drop. I recently put a set of 3" spindles on my 84 sb. The ride quality is about the same and it wasn't real involved to do. I did have to swap out the 8" ralleys that had 255/70/15 tires to a set of 6.5" ralley with 225/60/15 tires.

I got a total of about 4" drop with the spindles and tires, I am kicking around putting taller tires back on the front. In the few weeks I have been driving it, I have smacked the front sway bar on a driveway and a parking lot curb.

krue · 11-24-2003, 02:18 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

silver85 · 11-25-2003, 09:47 AM

Thanks beater and krue. I thought I would get more ideas and help from others but.....oh well. Thanks again to you both

11-23-2003, 09:12 PM	#1
silver85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 3	I am new here I am new to this. Have owned and still own numerous Chevy 1/2 ton short beds 77-86. Last weekend I found a killer deal on a 64 fleetside longbed that I could not pass up. It is a solid truck and I already have plans for the engine and tranny. My question is this. I have never dropped a truck before, but would like to drop this one down some. I do not want to slam it to the ground, but lower it enough to make it look good. Any ideas as to how much I should drop it, the best and easiest way to do that. Any photos or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

11-24-2003, 02:18 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	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"

11-23-2003, 09:32 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I would suggest spindles for 2.5-3" drop. I recently put a set of 3" spindles on my 84 sb. The ride quality is about the same and it wasn't real involved to do. I did have to swap out the 8" ralleys that had 255/70/15 tires to a set of 6.5" ralley with 225/60/15 tires. I got a total of about 4" drop with the spindles and tires, I am kicking around putting taller tires back on the front. In the few weeks I have been driving it, I have smacked the front sway bar on a driveway and a parking lot curb.

11-25-2003, 09:47 AM	#4
silver85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 3	Thanks beater and krue. I thought I would get more ideas and help from others but.....oh well. Thanks again to you both



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