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68Stepbed · 11-06-2008, 03:58 PM

I finally got the new springs and Super track bar installed. It didn't make a dramatic difference yet, but the springs should settle about another 1/2 -3/4" which will be perfect. The pics in the beginning post are just after the truck was put together and the old springs hadn't settled.

As promised, here are pics. I took them in about the same spot as before for better comparison.

72BlckButy · 11-06-2008, 04:00 PM

Lookin' good IMO!!!!

Nice looking truck Matt!

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-06-2008, 04:32 PM

Matt, it's perfect, now I just need your exact drop
spec's so that I can get parts for my 2wd Project.
(Don't worry I will use a different set of wheels)

68Stepbed · 11-06-2008, 06:04 PM

Craig, it's 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop springs in front and 5" rear springs in the rear. 3.5/5 drop.

I wouldn't be offended if you had the same wheels.......I like them.

LuckyHenriksen · 11-06-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameeks

With a 5" drop in the rear how much travel do you have before hitting the bump stops? Also when you use the 1" drop springs in the front with the spindle is it hard to align?

I have the 1'' springs and 2.5 drop spindles, and there was no problem aligning it.

sickred72 · 11-06-2008, 06:54 PM

i ordered a set of 5" rear springs from ccp. but it still wasnt low enough so i cut off the end of a set of trailing arms and stacked them on the stock set. of course i got longer u-bolts but it gave me another 2 3/4" drop and it rides like a caddy. i did this on my red 72 and my blue 68.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-06-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickred72

i ordered a set of 5" rear springs from ccp. but it still wasnt low enough so i cut off the end of a set of trailing arms and stacked them on the stock set. of course i got longer u-bolts but it gave me another 2 3/4" drop and it rides like a caddy. i did this on my red 72 and my blue 68.

Crap, I've gone colorblind!

Trucks look great.

HuggerCST · 11-06-2008, 09:08 PM

The stance is perfect now Matt.

dirtdobber · 11-06-2008, 09:59 PM

what is ece thanks great truck

HuggerCST · 11-06-2008, 11:53 PM

"Early Classic Enterprises". www.earlyclassic.com

68Stepbed · 11-07-2008, 09:32 AM

Thanks guys! Yeah I love it now. I just need to center the rearend and I'm good to go. I also didn't have any clearance issues with my exhaust.

I took some more pics that came out better.

67dragtruck · 11-07-2008, 10:29 AM

Truck looks great and a nice improvement.

Tom

OrangeCrush1970 · 11-07-2008, 10:53 AM

What an improvement a couple of inches made! It's perfect, good decision on the rear.

**Already Gone** · 11-07-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Craig, it's 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop springs in front and 5" rear springs in the rear. 3.5/5 drop.

I wouldn't be offended if you had the same wheels.......I like them.

What sizes are your tires?

coggonobrien · 11-07-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Thanks guys! Yeah I love it now. I just need to center the rearend and I'm good to go. I also didn't have any clearance issues with my exhaust.

What's the wheel/tire size?

Thanks,
Dave

DB Smith · 11-07-2008, 05:50 PM

Hey Matt,

Nice lookin' truck !! Looks much better now with the rear down more.

Thanks for postiing those shots of it. It's a big help to me, since our trucks look so much alike. I've been lookin' all over the web for some shots like those !!

I'm not planning on going as low as you did in the front, so I think mine will come out about right with 2.5 drop spindles and 4" spings in back.

I'm curious about the tire sizes too. What are you running on there??

Thanks again.

coggonobrien · 11-07-2008, 06:56 PM

also where's the hood from? ece?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-07-2008, 07:27 PM

I know this one, the hood is from any Board Vendor here,
that one in question came from Tim @ Christians Classics.

68Stepbed · 11-08-2008, 08:57 AM

Luv is right about the hood.

The wheels are 15x8's with 255/60/15 steer, 275/60/15 rear

Thanks for all the compliments.

11-06-2008, 03:58 PM	#26
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Gave ECE a call........ I finally got the new springs and Super track bar installed. It didn't make a dramatic difference yet, but the springs should settle about another 1/2 -3/4" which will be perfect. The pics in the beginning post are just after the truck was put together and the old springs hadn't settled. As promised, here are pics. I took them in about the same spot as before for better comparison. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-06-2008, 04:00 PM	#27
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Gave ECE a call........ Lookin' good IMO!!!! Nice looking truck Matt! __________________ -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)

11-06-2008, 04:32 PM	#28
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Gave ECE a call........ Matt, it's perfect, now I just need your exact drop spec's so that I can get parts for my 2wd Project. (Don't worry I will use a different set of wheels) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-06-2008, 06:04 PM	#29
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Gave ECE a call........ Craig, it's 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop springs in front and 5" rear springs in the rear. 3.5/5 drop. I wouldn't be offended if you had the same wheels.......I like them. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-06-2008, 06:54 PM	#31
sickred72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oregon Posts: 204	Re: Gave ECE a call........ i ordered a set of 5" rear springs from ccp. but it still wasnt low enough so i cut off the end of a set of trailing arms and stacked them on the stock set. of course i got longer u-bolts but it gave me another 2 3/4" drop and it rides like a caddy. i did this on my red 72 and my blue 68. Attached Images

11-06-2008, 09:08 PM	#33
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Gave ECE a call........ The stance is perfect now Matt. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

11-06-2008, 09:59 PM	#34
dirtdobber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fort walton beach, fl Posts: 35	Re: Gave ECE a call........ what is ece thanks great truck

11-06-2008, 11:53 PM	#35
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Gave ECE a call........ "Early Classic Enterprises". www.earlyclassic.com __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

11-07-2008, 09:32 AM	#36
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Gave ECE a call........ Thanks guys! Yeah I love it now. I just need to center the rearend and I'm good to go. I also didn't have any clearance issues with my exhaust. I took some more pics that came out better. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-07-2008, 10:29 AM	#37
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	Re: Gave ECE a call........ Truck looks great and a nice improvement. Tom __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

11-07-2008, 10:53 AM	#38
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Gave ECE a call........ What an improvement a couple of inches made! It's perfect, good decision on the rear. __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

11-07-2008, 05:50 PM	#41
DB Smith Old Shovel Rider Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rain City, WA. Posts: 117	Re: Gave ECE a call........ Hey Matt, Nice lookin' truck !! Looks much better now with the rear down more. Thanks for postiing those shots of it. It's a big help to me, since our trucks look so much alike. I've been lookin' all over the web for some shots like those !! I'm not planning on going as low as you did in the front, so I think mine will come out about right with 2.5 drop spindles and 4" spings in back. I'm curious about the tire sizes too. What are you running on there?? Thanks again. __________________ Daryl.... *'68 C/10 Stepside* *2007 Build Page* *DS Originals* *Old Bikers.US* Last edited by DB Smith; 11-07-2008 at 06:03 PM.

11-07-2008, 06:56 PM	#42
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Gave ECE a call........ also where's the hood from? ece?

11-07-2008, 07:27 PM	#43
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Gave ECE a call........ I know this one, the hood is from any Board Vendor here, that one in question came from Tim @ Christians Classics. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-08-2008, 08:57 AM	#44
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Gave ECE a call........ Luv is right about the hood. The wheels are 15x8's with 255/60/15 steer, 275/60/15 rear Thanks for all the compliments. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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