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**67 cst swb** · 01-26-2023, 12:50 AM

Could I get a few of you to get me a couple measurement?
I am looking for the Front SHOCK installed height. Centerline of mount bolt to Centerline of mount bolt.
In the REAR I am going to run a 5" rear drop spring. So, I am looking for a 5" drop SPRING installed height.

I am assembling a 67-72 shortbox truck frame and would like to mock things up at ride height. I'm going with a 4-1/2"-Front & 5"-Rear drop.
Running a 4-1/2" front total drop by using a 2" drop spring and a 2-1/2" spindle. But anyone with a aftermarket (not cut) 2" drop spring will work. Looking for the SHOCK installed height. Centerline of mount bolt to Centerline of mount bolt.
Then in the REAR I am going to run a 5" rear drop spring. So, I am looking for a 5" drop SPRING installed height.

Could a few of you get me these measurements? Looking for this measurement while your truck is sitting on the ground at everyday ride height.

Also...If any of you have 6" rear spring, feel free to let me know that measurement. Just let me know what rear drop spring you have.

Front Shock Installed Height= ??
Rear Spring Installed Height= ??

Thank you

**Richard** · 01-26-2023, 05:18 AM

I cannot help with actual measurements as I do not have a 2wd. Can say that stock length shocks will work in your application, even with cut down bump stops. A shorter shock is only needed if bump location is raised.

**A1971Blazer** · 01-26-2023, 08:04 AM

Can't help with the measurements but be sure to look closely at your front travel.
I bought a 68 SWB that was dropped in the front with springs and it was sitting on the bump stops. Had no suspension travel at all in the front.

**67 cst swb** · 01-26-2023, 02:37 PM

Thank you for the input.
But, I am simply looking for these dimensions to mock up a ride height.
I have or will address the issues you both have mentioned, as this is not my first build. I simply do not have the installed height of these 2 things.

So, still looking for any of you running a 2" front lowering spring and/or a 5" rear lowering spring... are any of you able to get me the 2 dimensions referenced in the 1st post?

Thanks

basketcase · 01-26-2023, 11:15 PM

My 69 is a small block and auto. It's on ECE 2" springs and 2.5" spindles. Center to center of the shock mounting bolts is 11.5" The rear is apart right now for trailing arm paint and bushings.

Tom

**67 cst swb** · 01-29-2023, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basketcase

My 69 is a small block and auto. It's on ECE 2" springs and 2.5" spindles. Center to center of the shock mounting bolts is 11.5" The rear is apart right now for trailing arm paint and bushings.

Tom

Thank You Tom

Anyone else out there able to get me these dimensions?

**67 cst swb** · 02-01-2023, 07:33 AM

Anyone else...
Still looking for a 5" rear drop spring installed height.

01-26-2023, 12:50 AM	#1
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	ride height help ? Could I get a few of you to get me a couple measurement? I am looking for the Front SHOCK installed height. Centerline of mount bolt to Centerline of mount bolt. In the REAR I am going to run a 5" rear drop spring. So, I am looking for a 5" drop SPRING installed height. I am assembling a 67-72 shortbox truck frame and would like to mock things up at ride height. I'm going with a 4-1/2"-Front & 5"-Rear drop. Running a 4-1/2" front total drop by using a 2" drop spring and a 2-1/2" spindle. But anyone with a aftermarket (not cut) 2" drop spring will work. Looking for the SHOCK installed height. Centerline of mount bolt to Centerline of mount bolt. Then in the REAR I am going to run a 5" rear drop spring. So, I am looking for a 5" drop SPRING installed height. Could a few of you get me these measurements? Looking for this measurement while your truck is sitting on the ground at everyday ride height. Also...If any of you have 6" rear spring, feel free to let me know that measurement. Just let me know what rear drop spring you have. Front Shock Installed Height= ?? Rear Spring Installed Height= ?? Thank you __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red Last edited by 67 cst swb; 02-01-2023 at 07:31 AM.

01-26-2023, 05:18 AM	#2
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,755	Re: ride height help ? I cannot help with actual measurements as I do not have a 2wd. Can say that stock length shocks will work in your application, even with cut down bump stops. A shorter shock is only needed if bump location is raised. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

01-26-2023, 08:04 AM	#3
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,126	Re: ride height help ? Can't help with the measurements but be sure to look closely at your front travel. I bought a 68 SWB that was dropped in the front with springs and it was sitting on the bump stops. Had no suspension travel at all in the front. __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

01-26-2023, 02:37 PM	#4
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: ride height help ? Thank you for the input. But, I am simply looking for these dimensions to mock up a ride height. I have or will address the issues you both have mentioned, as this is not my first build. I simply do not have the installed height of these 2 things. So, still looking for any of you running a 2" front lowering spring and/or a 5" rear lowering spring... are any of you able to get me the 2 dimensions referenced in the 1st post? Thanks __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red Last edited by 67 cst swb; 02-01-2023 at 07:26 AM.

01-26-2023, 11:15 PM	#5
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 628	Re: ride height help ? My 69 is a small block and auto. It's on ECE 2" springs and 2.5" spindles. Center to center of the shock mounting bolts is 11.5" The rear is apart right now for trailing arm paint and bushings. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project Last edited by basketcase; 01-26-2023 at 11:25 PM.

02-01-2023, 07:33 AM	#7
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: ride height help ? Anyone else... Still looking for a 5" rear drop spring installed height. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red



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