4/6 drop kit

[ChuckDeluxe]

I'M NEW TO THIS FORUM, DUE TO SEVERAL SUGGESTIONS......ORDERED AND RECEIVED MY EARLY CLASSIC 4/6 DROP KIT TODAY, WILL POST BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES WHEN INSTALLED.

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by ChuckDeluxe

I'M NEW TO THIS FORUM, DUE TO SEVERAL SUGGESTIONS......ORDERED AND RECEIVED MY EARLY CLASSIC 4/6 DROP KIT TODAY, WILL POST BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES WHEN INSTALLED.

Before and after pics are a must. Have fun with the project.

[67ChevyRedneck]

You'll love it, I loved mine. Be ready for a long weekend or two. For me the front was easy, the back refused to come apart.

[sduckworth13]

Cool, you'll really notice a big difference if you add a front sway bar too.

[heathbirkendahl]

C-notch goes in this week. The rest is done.

I just went to the CPP shocks (Got from LMC) and like them better then the KYB's.

[Mike C]

Any excuse to post a pic of truck! Mine is a 4 1/2" ECE drop in the front with disc conversion and 5 lug. (2 1/2" spindle, 2" spring) and a DJM leaf spring flip in the rear which netted a 7" drop.

[sduckworth13]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

C-notch goes in this week. The rest is done.

I just went to the CPP shocks (Got from LMC) and like them better then the KYB's.

Your truck looks great! What size are your tires for future reference?

[drewbert41]

Not to hijack but if one were to buy the 2/4 drop kit. Then installed spindles and disc brakes later it would sit at 4/4. What would be the best plan to drop the rear 2 more inches to a 4/6. Changing to 6" springs does not seem ideal.

Excited to see your before and after pictures. Good luck! These guys are a lot of help.

[sduckworth13]

Originally Posted by drewbert41

Not to hijack but if one were to buy the 2/4 drop kit. Then installed spindles and disc brakes later it would sit at 4/4. What would be the best plan to drop the rear 2 more inches to a 4/6. Changing to 6" springs does not seem ideal.

Excited to see your before and after pictures. Good luck! These guys are a lot of help.

4 inch springs and add 2 inch drop blocks.

[sduckworth13]

Here is a vendor link for the lowering blocks.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454824

[Ekliptix]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

C-notch goes in this week. The rest is done.

I just went to the CPP shocks (Got from LMC) and like them better then the KYB's.

Can you tell me about your experience with CPP shocks? I find the KYBs with my ECE 4/6 kit a bit bouncy.

[DBK81]

If you want good shocks to go with a lowered suspension, go take a look at the Belltech shocks.

[Clavo106]

Originally Posted by Mike C

Any excuse to post a pic of truck! Mine is a 4 1/2" ECE drop in the front with disc conversion and 5 lug. (2 1/2" spindle, 2" spring) and a DJM leaf spring flip in the rear which netted a 7" drop.

Im not really a step side guy but evey time i c this truck man..

[Dad's72]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

C-notch goes in this week. The rest is done.

I just went to the CPP shocks (Got from LMC) and like them better then the KYB's.

Why do some people need a c notch in the frame when dropping 6 inches in the rear and others do not? I'm talking about static drop. I'd like to go 4/6 but do not want to notch my frame. So I'll probably end up with a 3/5. Thoughts?

[Mike C]

Originally Posted by Clavo106

Im not really a step side guy but evey time i c this truck man..

Thanks!

[Rod Run]

Originally Posted by Dad's72

Why do some people need a c notch in the frame when dropping 6 inches in the rear and others do not? I'm talking about static drop. I'd like to go 4/6 but do not want to notch my frame. So I'll probably end up with a 3/5. Thoughts?

I notched mine because the thought of "maybe getting away with no issues" wasn't good enough for me.

[Towbiz]

I have a 4 1/2" / 6 EC in my 69 SWB ( no C notch ) & just drove from Las Vegas to western Canada with no issues . Hit some big bumps & lots of railway crossings on the way .

[original-71]

Originally Posted by Dad's72

Why do some people need a c notch in the frame when dropping 6 inches in the rear and others do not? I'm talking about static drop. I'd like to go 4/6 but do not want to notch my frame. So I'll probably end up with a 3/5. Thoughts?

I started with a 4/6 after time I wanted it lower in the rear to level it out but didn't want to notch it either after some time on here I kept seeing there was no doubt I would have to notch it according to most people. So one day my buddy said screw it lets try a drop block and if it hits we will take it out. We started with a 1/2" block drove it like that for some time still had room then went with a full 1" block cut the rear bump stops in half and till this day I haven't hit and have no notch, but I don't haul anything either. all these trucks are different all you can do is try...

[Dad's72]

Originally Posted by original-71

I started with a 4/6 after time I wanted it lower in the rear to level it out but didn't want to notch it either after some time on here I kept seeing there was no doubt I would have to notch it according to most people. So one day my buddy said screw it lets try a drop block and if it hits we will take it out. We started with a 1/2" block drove it like that for some time still had room then went with a full 1" block cut the rear bump stops in half and till this day I haven't hit and have no notch, but I don't haul anything either. all these trucks are different all you can do is try...

What size rim and tire are you running with it lowered like that? And once mine is running well and lowered I don’t plan on hauling nothing but “cash, grass, or a$$”. Haha. An old late friend of mine used to always tell people when they asked for a ride that it was gonna cost one of those three.

[original-71]

Originally Posted by ChuckDeluxe

I'M NEW TO THIS FORUM, DUE TO SEVERAL SUGGESTIONS......ORDERED AND RECEIVED MY EARLY CLASSIC 4/6 DROP KIT TODAY, WILL POST BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES WHEN INSTALLED.

welcome but you cant just come in here with out a before picture after you are done we need pictures now

Originally Posted by Dad's72

What size rim and tire are you running with it lowered like that? And once mine is running well and lowered I don’t plan on hauling nothing but “cash, grass, or a$$”. Haha. An old late friend of mine used to always tell people when they asked for a ride that it was gonna cost one of those three.

look down on the signature line click on the blue 71 part everything ive done to my truck not saying it will work on all trucks but iam here to help if you need it.. my buddy just did one for another forum member in this area same drop should be out on the streets soon..

[Dad's72]

Originally Posted by original-71

welcome but you cant just come in here with out a before picture after you are done we need pictures now

look down on the signature line click on the blue 71 part everything ive done to my truck not saying it will work on all trucks but iam here to help if you need it.. my buddy just did one for another forum member in this area same drop should be out on the streets soon..

Awesome. Thanks. I have a 72 Super long bed. I would imagine it would be close enough to your 71.

[RickDeVon]

Been on the fence on how to lower...following...

[ChuckDeluxe]

Looks pretty nice!

[ChuckDeluxe]

Originally Posted by original-71

welcome but you cant just come in here with out a before picture after you are done we need pictures now

look down on the signature line click on the blue 71 part everything ive done to my truck not saying it will work on all trucks but iam here to help if you need it.. my buddy just did one for another forum member in this area same drop should be out on the streets soon..

Thanks for the info!

Here is a before picture

[Shady Rascal]

Chuck, not to rain on the parade, but I hope you have wheels and tires figured into this also. You've got some beefy tires there and the wheels have a lot of offset. Those combined with a 4/6 drop will rub the fenders.