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RShaips · 10-13-2003, 10:36 PM

I have a 67 Shortbed with a 71 frame ,so I have disc brakes in front.What I want to do is to drop the front 2-3" and the back 4".I thought I would use drop spindles in the front and springs in the back. Will my shocks need to be relocated in the rear ? What about just putting drop springs in the front without the spindles ? I kinda like the idea of putting air bags in and just running lines out where I can adjust them without having a compressor in the truck.If I do this should I also have drop spindles ? A lot of questions..I Know .But who else to ask ? Thanks

my new 72 · 10-13-2003, 10:42 PM

Do it right. Use spindles up front to keep the propper geometry and the propper drop springs in the rear with an adjustable panhard bar and shock relocators. DO NOT CUT YOUR STOCK SPRINGS. Don't be cheap, do it right the first time. You can run bags like you have said, but adjusting the pressures properly and keeping them aired up properly is the issue. I'd say stay with the static drop for now, and when you can afford the propper bag setup do it then.

RShaips · 10-13-2003, 11:17 PM

Thanks , Thats what I was going to do.The bags won't hold air unless there is a compressor to monitor the pressure ?

dinnut · 10-13-2003, 11:17 PM

drop spindles are the best way to go up front. you can get a total of 2 and 1/2 inches of drop and you could also get another inch with springs. in back. u could go with http://www.classicperform.com/6092chevtrk.htm them and get what you need with an airbag setup in the rear. u can just get the bags which would require you to hook up to an air compressor for air or get the compressor and remote in dash control. of course relocate the shocks and get an adjustable panhard bar. a fast bag kit can be had for 899-1000 if u look in truckin if u would like to completely bag it.

**GMCPaul** · 10-14-2003, 05:30 AM

Spindles in front/drop springs in the rear with a adjustable track arm bar, and we highly recommend rear shock reloctors on the rear to achieve maximum performance from your shocks.
We have a kit that supplies it all here for what your wanting to do
http://www.gmcpauls.com/lowering_springs_&_parts.htm
part #1120813
GMCPaul

10-13-2003, 10:42 PM	#2
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Do it right. Use spindles up front to keep the propper geometry and the propper drop springs in the rear with an adjustable panhard bar and shock relocators. DO NOT CUT YOUR STOCK SPRINGS. Don't be cheap, do it right the first time. You can run bags like you have said, but adjusting the pressures properly and keeping them aired up properly is the issue. I'd say stay with the static drop for now, and when you can afford the propper bag setup do it then. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

10-13-2003, 11:17 PM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	drop spindles are the best way to go up front. you can get a total of 2 and 1/2 inches of drop and you could also get another inch with springs. in back. u could go with http://www.classicperform.com/6092chevtrk.htm them and get what you need with an airbag setup in the rear. u can just get the bags which would require you to hook up to an air compressor for air or get the compressor and remote in dash control. of course relocate the shocks and get an adjustable panhard bar. a fast bag kit can be had for 899-1000 if u look in truckin if u would like to completely bag it. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-14-2003, 05:30 AM	#5
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Spindles in front/drop springs in the rear with a adjustable track arm bar, and we highly recommend rear shock reloctors on the rear to achieve maximum performance from your shocks. We have a kit that supplies it all here for what your wanting to do http://www.gmcpauls.com/lowering_springs_&_parts.htm part #1120813 GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

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10-13-2003, 10:36 PM	#1
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Best way to drop my truck ? I have a 67 Shortbed with a 71 frame ,so I have disc brakes in front.What I want to do is to drop the front 2-3" and the back 4".I thought I would use drop spindles in the front and springs in the back. Will my shocks need to be relocated in the rear ? What about just putting drop springs in the front without the spindles ? I kinda like the idea of putting air bags in and just running lines out where I can adjust them without having a compressor in the truck.If I do this should I also have drop spindles ? A lot of questions..I Know .But who else to ask ? Thanks



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