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WHYBYNU · 11-13-2002, 12:50 AM

Ok. I need some advice on lowering my truck. I have studied for weeks tring to come up with the right answer. I'm looking at 2.5/4 using spindals and springs. I want the truck to have a slight rake , but not sure 2.5/4 would be right or not maybe 3.5 with spindal & 1" spring would drop the front a little lower than the rear I just have to have that hotrod stance. I'm not wanting to lay frame just a little lower stance.

I plan on running 255/60/15 front & 275/60/15 rear on 15x8 and 15x10 Torque Thrust rims. Can anyone set me straight on how to get the look I'm after ? I have been through this search files and looked at every lowerd truck I could most are lowerd alittle more than I want . Any advice or pics you guys have would be great and help me get the right parts the first time. Here is my truck that I'm going to lower and add Torque Thrust to.

THANKS,
JOHN

Blackhawkdc · 11-13-2002, 01:30 AM

I'm considering the same with mine, I think I'll probably end up with 2.5" drop spindles in the front and 3" drop springs in the back. I'm thinking that'll drop it down, but keep the raked look. And with only 3" drop in the rear, I don't think I'll have to mess with an adjustable panhard bar or shock relocators.

WHYBYNU · 11-13-2002, 10:13 AM

Can anyone help out .

*Randy70C-10* · 11-13-2002, 10:20 AM

With that tire combination, the 2.5/4 drop should give you a slight rake. 3/4 would probably look tough.

**1971Stepside** · 11-13-2002, 10:42 AM

I guess you checked out the stance photos that Early Classic has on their web site???? You can also look at the owners pictures and see several different set ups. I wasn't sure for a long time, but they have an all black swb fleet on their site with a 4/6 and it looks killer to me. That is the one that made me decide on the 4/6. Now I am battling with 17" or 18" wheels. That is a ways off though.

WHYBYNU · 11-13-2002, 12:09 PM

Thanks guys. Getting the right stance can make or brake a ride I just won't it right. I have looked at ECE sight many times tring to decide how low to go. I like the 2.5/4 it seems just right (hopfully) for stance I'm looking for. Thanks again.

Project1970 · 11-13-2002, 02:21 PM

Here's my '70... 2.5" ECE disc conversion / drop spindles front with 245/60-15 tires, 4" ECE leaf springs rear with 2750/60-15 tires...

WHYBYNU · 11-13-2002, 03:22 PM

Sweet truck ! That is the stance I'm after. Thanks for the pic ! How much lower would you say the front is compared to the rear?

11-13-2002, 12:50 AM	#1
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Advice please.. Ok. I need some advice on lowering my truck. I have studied for weeks tring to come up with the right answer. I'm looking at 2.5/4 using spindals and springs. I want the truck to have a slight rake , but not sure 2.5/4 would be right or not maybe 3.5 with spindal & 1" spring would drop the front a little lower than the rear I just have to have that hotrod stance. I'm not wanting to lay frame just a little lower stance. I plan on running 255/60/15 front & 275/60/15 rear on 15x8 and 15x10 Torque Thrust rims. Can anyone set me straight on how to get the look I'm after ? I have been through this search files and looked at every lowerd truck I could most are lowerd alittle more than I want . Any advice or pics you guys have would be great and help me get the right parts the first time. Here is my truck that I'm going to lower and add Torque Thrust to. THANKS, JOHN Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

11-13-2002, 01:30 AM	#2
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	I'm considering the same with mine, I think I'll probably end up with 2.5" drop spindles in the front and 3" drop springs in the back. I'm thinking that'll drop it down, but keep the raked look. And with only 3" drop in the rear, I don't think I'll have to mess with an adjustable panhard bar or shock relocators. __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America

11-13-2002, 10:13 AM	#3
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Can anyone help out . __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

11-13-2002, 10:42 AM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I guess you checked out the stance photos that Early Classic has on their web site???? You can also look at the owners pictures and see several different set ups. I wasn't sure for a long time, but they have an all black swb fleet on their site with a 4/6 and it looks killer to me. That is the one that made me decide on the 4/6. Now I am battling with 17" or 18" wheels. That is a ways off though. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-13-2002, 12:09 PM	#6
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Thanks guys. Getting the right stance can make or brake a ride I just won't it right. I have looked at ECE sight many times tring to decide how low to go. I like the 2.5/4 it seems just right (hopfully) for stance I'm looking for. Thanks again. __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

11-13-2002, 10:20 AM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	With that tire combination, the 2.5/4 drop should give you a slight rake. 3/4 would probably look tough.

11-13-2002, 02:21 PM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Here's my '70... 2.5" ECE disc conversion / drop spindles front with 245/60-15 tires, 4" ECE leaf springs rear with 2750/60-15 tires... Attached Images __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

11-13-2002, 03:22 PM	#8
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Sweet truck ! That is the stance I'm after. Thanks for the pic ! How much lower would you say the front is compared to the rear? __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

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