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Big_Block · 07-22-2002, 02:54 AM

Hey i am planning on lowering my truck and i hvae rear leaf suspension I was just wondering what is the easiest way to lower my truck? ... I want at least 4-5 inch drop in the fornt and rear, i heard puttin the rear end on top of the leafs gives it a good 3 inch drop and then also dearching the springs can give ya also some more drop, Just wanted some more opinions on this before i do it! thanks!

Project1970 · 07-22-2002, 04:45 AM

I don't know how much of a drop flipping the axle would get you, but Early Classic makes 4" drop leaf springs and 1.5" drop shackles...that's 5.5" of extremely easy to bolt on drop. At that height, though, I'd seriously consider a c-notch; I've thought about it and I've just got the 4" springs.

crazy longhorn · 07-22-2002, 09:56 AM

Flipping the axle should net you a 5-6" drop on a leaf truck. this will also require a c notch in the frame for clearance. Up front , I would look at a 2 1/2" drop spindle,& a 1 1/2 or 2" drop spring,to keep geometry as it should be. i did an axle flip on my longhorn, & relocated the spring brackets to raise it back up a little(didnt want to notch the frame)........i think it would be far easier to do a shackle,& 4 " drop spring to get the height that you want. Good luck.......AL

BadAzz70PU · 07-22-2002, 10:57 AM

Flipping the rear to on top of the leafs will give you about 6" of drop and you will need to notch the frame like said above.
I would also suggest dropped spindles and about a 2" drop coil in the front.
My truck has the rear flip done and 3" drop coils in the front, heres a pic:

**MikeB** · 07-22-2002, 11:44 AM

Early Classic Enterprises sells lowered leaf springs at http://www.earlyclassic.com Everything they sell is high quality. On the front, use lowered spindles to achieve most of the drop. That way, you still have a decent ride and suspension travel.

Sinister · 07-22-2002, 05:17 PM

found drop shackles for $40...

http://www.performancesuspension.com/

RON WOODGEARD · 07-22-2002, 05:33 PM

I just finished my C-10 .

I went with 2" dropped spindles and 2" dropped springs in the front and flipped the rear for 6" drop rear. It now has that smooth leveled look.
With the DISC. brake front 2" spindle kit and 2" springs and the rear "C" section flip kit it all came to about $1000.00 and now I need a proportioning valve for another $100.00.

But I feel it's done the proper way, That is as soon as I get it down to the front end shop for an alignment.

RON

pro_ject · 07-25-2002, 08:52 PM

Hey Ron, what you did with your lowering kit is eactly what I want to do as well...I was just wondering where you got your stuff through and if you have a picture of your truck that i could see or something that would be great!...and you said a 4" front and 6" rear drop is level? if y cn just get abck to me n that info that would be awsome thanks!

RON WOODGEARD · 07-25-2002, 08:58 PM

PRO_JECT,

Post your e-mail address and I'll get some pictures of it and e-mail them to you.

RON

pegasus@usintouch.com

72MARIO · 07-25-2002, 10:25 PM

Dude go to a spring shop and have your springs dearced it super cheep about 20 per side is what i paid it costed 120 Canadian. for u bolts new bushing and springs dearced about 3 inches .and you wont have the problems with getting the pinion angle right . Western Chassis sells a drop shackle for 69 ameriacn worked really nice I have it all together now the only problem I might have is the shackle might hit the box cross sill support frame thing . Good Luck!

Big_Block · 07-26-2002, 11:36 PM

my e-mail adress is fro_man68@hotmail.com if you could send those pictures to me at that adress. Thanks!
and anyone else that has pictures of these years of trucks feel free to send as i am always looking and whiling to see new ideas! thanks again!

07-22-2002, 02:54 AM	#1
Big_Block Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22	Lowering Tips??? Hey i am planning on lowering my truck and i hvae rear leaf suspension I was just wondering what is the easiest way to lower my truck? ... I want at least 4-5 inch drop in the fornt and rear, i heard puttin the rear end on top of the leafs gives it a good 3 inch drop and then also dearching the springs can give ya also some more drop, Just wanted some more opinions on this before i do it! thanks!

07-22-2002, 04:45 AM	#2
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I don't know how much of a drop flipping the axle would get you, but Early Classic makes 4" drop leaf springs and 1.5" drop shackles...that's 5.5" of extremely easy to bolt on drop. At that height, though, I'd seriously consider a c-notch; I've thought about it and I've just got the 4" springs. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-22-2002, 10:57 AM	#4
BadAzz70PU Long Lost Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Clemson SC/ Langhorne Pa Posts: 1,183	Flipping the rear to on top of the leafs will give you about 6" of drop and you will need to notch the frame like said above. I would also suggest dropped spindles and about a 2" drop coil in the front. My truck has the rear flip done and 3" drop coils in the front, heres a pic: __________________ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -14.09 @ 96mph Web Site 1995 Eclipse GSX -15.46 @ 88mph (stock, not for long) College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa

07-22-2002, 11:44 AM	#5
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,570	Early Classic Enterprises sells lowered leaf springs at http://www.earlyclassic.com Everything they sell is high quality. On the front, use lowered spindles to achieve most of the drop. That way, you still have a decent ride and suspension travel. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 07-22-2002 at 11:46 AM.

07-22-2002, 05:17 PM	#6
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	found drop shackles for $40... http://www.performancesuspension.com/ __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-22-2002, 09:56 AM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Flipping the axle should net you a 5-6" drop on a leaf truck. this will also require a c notch in the frame for clearance. Up front , I would look at a 2 1/2" drop spindle,& a 1 1/2 or 2" drop spring,to keep geometry as it should be. i did an axle flip on my longhorn, & relocated the spring brackets to raise it back up a little(didnt want to notch the frame)........i think it would be far easier to do a shackle,& 4 " drop spring to get the height that you want. Good luck.......AL

07-22-2002, 05:33 PM	#7
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I just finished my C-10 . I went with 2" dropped spindles and 2" dropped springs in the front and flipped the rear for 6" drop rear. It now has that smooth leveled look. With the DISC. brake front 2" spindle kit and 2" springs and the rear "C" section flip kit it all came to about $1000.00 and now I need a proportioning valve for another $100.00. But I feel it's done the proper way, That is as soon as I get it down to the front end shop for an alignment. RON

07-25-2002, 08:52 PM	#8
pro_ject Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: canada Posts: 24	Hey Ron, what you did with your lowering kit is eactly what I want to do as well...I was just wondering where you got your stuff through and if you have a picture of your truck that i could see or something that would be great!...and you said a 4" front and 6" rear drop is level? if y cn just get abck to me n that info that would be awsome thanks!

07-25-2002, 08:58 PM	#9
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	PRO_JECT, Post your e-mail address and I'll get some pictures of it and e-mail them to you. RON pegasus@usintouch.com

07-25-2002, 10:25 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Dude go to a spring shop and have your springs dearced it super cheep about 20 per side is what i paid it costed 120 Canadian. for u bolts new bushing and springs dearced about 3 inches .and you wont have the problems with getting the pinion angle right . Western Chassis sells a drop shackle for 69 ameriacn worked really nice I have it all together now the only problem I might have is the shackle might hit the box cross sill support frame thing . Good Luck! __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-26-2002, 11:36 PM	#11
Big_Block Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22	my e-mail adress is fro_man68@hotmail.com if you could send those pictures to me at that adress. Thanks! and anyone else that has pictures of these years of trucks feel free to send as i am always looking and whiling to see new ideas! thanks again!

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