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tex_waco_usmc · 12-30-2010, 01:47 PM

I have put 3" drop springs on the front of my 67. I then put a 72 front crossmember so that I could have 5 lug disc brakes on the front. My question is this...Once I got the springs in, if I jack the front end up the springs arent tight, they move around in the cup when the front is jacked up on a jack. Is there a way to correct this without lowering the truck anymore? Do the drop spindles correct this without lowering the truck anymore? I really dont want the front any lower but I dont like the fact that they are loose....

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-30-2010, 01:53 PM

The problem that you are having is why I do not advise anyone to install anything more than 2" front drop springs. There isn't any way to correct it other than to go to, two inch. Another problem you will experience is when going up a curb, your front end articulates. That opens up the spring pocket and alows the spring to move. Then you hear popping noises untill the spring seats itself again. WES

tex_waco_usmc · 12-30-2010, 01:55 PM

If I went with 2" drop springs, and maybe 1" drop spindles would that get me the 3" drop on the front and correct the problem? I really like the stance of the truck right now, but dont want the issue that you describe...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-30-2010, 01:57 PM

You can only purchase 2 1/2" drop spindles. So if you purchased 2 1/2" drop spindles and installed 2" drop springs, that would give you a total of 4 1/2" of drop. That is as mutch as I would do with springs and spindles. WES

tex_waco_usmc · 12-30-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

You can only purchase 2 1/2" drop spindles. So if you purchased 2 1/2" drop spindles and installed 2" drop springs, that would give you a total of 4 1/2" of drop. That is as mutch as I would do with springs and spindles. WES

So I take it then that there is no way to only get 3" of total drop? I am not sure that my 20" rims will fit under the front end and turn from lock to lock with 4.5" of drop...

CaptMadDog · 12-30-2010, 02:07 PM

u can go with a 1" spring and 2.5 spindle and get 3.5" drop

12-30-2010, 01:47 PM	#1
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Front drop questions... I have put 3" drop springs on the front of my 67. I then put a 72 front crossmember so that I could have 5 lug disc brakes on the front. My question is this...Once I got the springs in, if I jack the front end up the springs arent tight, they move around in the cup when the front is jacked up on a jack. Is there a way to correct this without lowering the truck anymore? Do the drop spindles correct this without lowering the truck anymore? I really dont want the front any lower but I dont like the fact that they are loose....

12-30-2010, 01:53 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Front drop questions... The problem that you are having is why I do not advise anyone to install anything more than 2" front drop springs. There isn't any way to correct it other than to go to, two inch. Another problem you will experience is when going up a curb, your front end articulates. That opens up the spring pocket and alows the spring to move. Then you hear popping noises untill the spring seats itself again. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 12-30-2010 at 01:53 PM.

12-30-2010, 01:55 PM	#3
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Front drop questions... If I went with 2" drop springs, and maybe 1" drop spindles would that get me the 3" drop on the front and correct the problem? I really like the stance of the truck right now, but dont want the issue that you describe...

12-30-2010, 01:57 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Front drop questions... You can only purchase 2 1/2" drop spindles. So if you purchased 2 1/2" drop spindles and installed 2" drop springs, that would give you a total of 4 1/2" of drop. That is as mutch as I would do with springs and spindles. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-30-2010, 02:07 PM	#6
CaptMadDog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: stockton CA Posts: 53	Re: Front drop questions... u can go with a 1" spring and 2.5 spindle and get 3.5" drop __________________ My build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348729



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