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dennisr · 04-20-2003, 07:18 PM

If you saw my post last night you know I just lowered my 69 4/6" yesterday. I wante to post a better daylight picture and thell my experience.

I chose the Early Classic rear air suspension kit for several reasons. 1) I wanted a 6' drop. 2) I still wanted the ability to haul and tow. 3) It was a complete kit. 4) They had install illustrations on thir website. As this was the first time I lowered any thing that really helped.

On the front I used their 2.5" drop spindles and their 1.5" drop springs. Everything came with very complete instructions making it a fairly easy job.

While I havent driven much until I get an alignment, my first impressions a very good. It seemd a bit stiffer, but may be due to the new shocks that don't bounce like the old ones.

Thanks,
Dennis

P.S. I promise I'll quite posting pictures of my truck for a while.

**Palf70Step** · 04-20-2003, 08:45 PM

I like the stance you got from the combo. Love the white and I think your's is probably the nicest one I have seen with the late model stepbed.

Kixx · 04-20-2003, 09:54 PM

Nice looking truck.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-20-2003, 09:57 PM

Looks great! Nice choice of wheels.

**BIG ORANGE** · 04-20-2003, 10:03 PM

Sweet stance,wish I could sell my 90 model bed!

yellowgmc · 04-20-2003, 10:29 PM

that's the drop i'm going to put in. now i know how it'll look, sweet!!

adamls · 04-20-2003, 11:04 PM

What tire and wheel size combo you using?

sub4rvr · 04-20-2003, 11:28 PM

It looks perfect! Yes, we need to know your wheel and tire sizes.

cheyenneman · 04-21-2003, 04:36 AM

Truck looks great and Early classic is a great place to do business with. I do have a question though, I noticed the gas filler door on the bed side. Where did you mount your tank?

dennisr · 04-21-2003, 09:06 AM

Thanks for the nice comments. The wheels are 15x8 and the tires are 255/60/15 all the way around. The future may hold 18's for my truck later, but for the meantime I'm going to get these polished as the clear coat is starting to peel a little.

cheyenneman,
The tank is mounted in the rear between the frame rails. I'm not sure the specifics as it was done that way when I bought it. It does make for a long filler tube and I have to be careful at the station, if the rear is slightly above the gas door it takes forever to fill up.

Thanks,
Dennis

04-20-2003, 07:18 PM	#1
dennisr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 25	Early Classic Enterprises Lowereing kit. If you saw my post last night you know I just lowered my 69 4/6" yesterday. I wante to post a better daylight picture and thell my experience. I chose the Early Classic rear air suspension kit for several reasons. 1) I wanted a 6' drop. 2) I still wanted the ability to haul and tow. 3) It was a complete kit. 4) They had install illustrations on thir website. As this was the first time I lowered any thing that really helped. On the front I used their 2.5" drop spindles and their 1.5" drop springs. Everything came with very complete instructions making it a fairly easy job. While I havent driven much until I get an alignment, my first impressions a very good. It seemd a bit stiffer, but may be due to the new shocks that don't bounce like the old ones. Thanks, Dennis P.S. I promise I'll quite posting pictures of my truck for a while. Attached Images

04-20-2003, 08:45 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	I like the stance you got from the combo. Love the white and I think your's is probably the nicest one I have seen with the late model stepbed. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-20-2003, 09:54 PM	#3
Kixx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central, FL. Posts: 30	Nice looking truck. __________________ 70 StepSide factory original for now 6 banger & all...

04-20-2003, 10:03 PM	#5
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Sweet stance,wish I could sell my 90 model bed! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

04-20-2003, 10:29 PM	#6
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	that's the drop i'm going to put in. now i know how it'll look, sweet!! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

04-20-2003, 09:57 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Looks great! Nice choice of wheels.

04-20-2003, 11:04 PM	#7
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	What tire and wheel size combo you using? __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

04-20-2003, 11:28 PM	#8
sub4rvr Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Palm Springs, Ca. Posts: 574	It looks perfect! Yes, we need to know your wheel and tire sizes. __________________ 72 C10 Suburban 90 S10 57 F100 (2) 67 Mustang (2) 69 Torino GT 00 Mustang GT Conv.

04-21-2003, 04:36 AM	#9
cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Spokane WA. Posts: 53	Truck looks great and Early classic is a great place to do business with. I do have a question though, I noticed the gas filler door on the bed side. Where did you mount your tank?

04-21-2003, 09:06 AM	#10
dennisr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 25	Thanks for the nice comments. The wheels are 15x8 and the tires are 255/60/15 all the way around. The future may hold 18's for my truck later, but for the meantime I'm going to get these polished as the clear coat is starting to peel a little. cheyenneman, The tank is mounted in the rear between the frame rails. I'm not sure the specifics as it was done that way when I bought it. It does make for a long filler tube and I have to be careful at the station, if the rear is slightly above the gas door it takes forever to fill up. Thanks, Dennis

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