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stevewhitmore · 12-25-2009, 09:15 PM

Hey Guys,
If I get new 2" lowering coil springs for the rear on my 69 SB to level it out

1. Do I also need to get lowering shocks?
2. Will it interfere with my new exhaust or anything else?

Thanks
Stevew

**lolife99** · 12-25-2009, 09:55 PM

1) I would say no.
2) Only you know how much room is between the rear axle and your new exhaust.

Get out a tape measure and see if you have room to drop it down 2 inches.
You shouldn't have problems with exhaust clearances being tight until you drop them around 6",...
but I don't know how your exhaust was run.

unclewatts · 12-27-2009, 04:57 AM

1.) 2" is pretty mild so you shouldn't have to do anything but install springs.
2.) Like lolife99 said, we can't answer that for sure but I'm guessing you won't have a problem. Throw a couple of hundred pounds in back, crawl underneath and check it out.

big_al_71 · 12-27-2009, 08:35 AM

I went with six inch rear springs and had zero issues as far as the exahust touching anywhere.

**LockDoc** · 12-27-2009, 08:42 AM

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I put 2" blocks on the back of the White '67 and didn't have any issues with the shocks.

LockDoc

chevguy7 · 12-27-2009, 08:32 PM

You will not have to worry with a 2 inch drop. From what I have heard you do not have to relocate your shocks until you get to 5 inches.

12-25-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
stevewhitmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA Posts: 144	Rear Lowering Questions Hey Guys, If I get new 2" lowering coil springs for the rear on my 69 SB to level it out 1. Do I also need to get lowering shocks? 2. Will it interfere with my new exhaust or anything else? Thanks Stevew

12-25-2009, 09:55 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Rear Lowering Questions 1) I would say no. 2) Only you know how much room is between the rear axle and your new exhaust. Get out a tape measure and see if you have room to drop it down 2 inches. You shouldn't have problems with exhaust clearances being tight until you drop them around 6",... but I don't know how your exhaust was run. Last edited by lolife99; 12-25-2009 at 09:56 PM.

12-27-2009, 04:57 AM	#3
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Rear Lowering Questions 1.) 2" is pretty mild so you shouldn't have to do anything but install springs. 2.) Like lolife99 said, we can't answer that for sure but I'm guessing you won't have a problem. Throw a couple of hundred pounds in back, crawl underneath and check it out. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

12-27-2009, 08:35 AM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Rear Lowering Questions I went with six inch rear springs and had zero issues as far as the exahust touching anywhere. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-27-2009, 08:42 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: Rear Lowering Questions - I put 2" blocks on the back of the White '67 and didn't have any issues with the shocks. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#6
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: Rear Lowering Questions You will not have to worry with a 2 inch drop. From what I have heard you do not have to relocate your shocks until you get to 5 inches. __________________ 1970 C10 - ECE 3.5/5 drop, dual exhaust with turbo mufflers, front discs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272458 2000 Buick Regal GS - Supercharged 3.8 V6 240hp, 1/4 mile 15 seconds



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