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*red70* · 06-15-2011, 09:42 PM

Hey fellas in the past couple months I have installed cpp's 3/5 loading spring kit and I have been noticing that the back sits alot lower than the front almost like one of those mexican mobiles. My question is am im doing something wrong I made sure that the front springs were seated properly. Also do many people have problems with this kit?

Thanks

Bryce
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sneaky · 06-15-2011, 09:49 PM

that sux.....i have the same kit but have only done the frt....my driver side is tucking the front , but pass seems about an inch higher....did you get the shocks and tracking bar too?

*red70* · 06-15-2011, 10:55 PM

No I didn't get the shocks or tracking bar I didnt think that it would make it sit like that though
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*red70* · 06-16-2011, 11:30 AM

Anyone else?

**lolife99** · 06-16-2011, 12:02 PM

A friend of mine bought the same parts.
Front sat higher than the rear also.
He's adding drop spindles to bring the front down some more.

You really need to add the adjustable track bar (to re-center the rearend in the truck),... and shorter drop shocks.
Your stock shocks will be junk in no time.

cdowns · 06-16-2011, 12:26 PM

i've seen the same complaint at least 4-5 times with that same combination

foolish not to use drop shocks and adjustable panhard bar to properly do the job

wwotr · 06-16-2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red70

Hey fellas in the past couple months I have installed cpp's 3/5 loading spring kit and I have been noticing that the back sits alot lower than the front almost like one of those mexican mobiles. My question is am im doing something wrong I made sure that the front springs were seated properly. Also do many people have problems with this kit?

Thanks

Bryce
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Bryce,
I bought CPP's 3-4" Lowering Kit with that included Springs,
and Short Shocks. I already had 2.5" Drop Spindles in the Front, so after installation, I had a 5.5" Drop in Front. The Back STILL wasnt low enough, so I put on 2" Drop Blocks for a Total of 6" in Back.
Never had a problem with one side being Lower/Higher than the other.

That Drop was Documented at my Website below:
http://home.pon.net/wwotr/towing.htm

*red70* · 06-16-2011, 04:19 PM

Thanks fellas ill probably just buy some drop spindles and replace the front springs because im satisfied with the rear and buy the super track bar also
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CC69Rat · 06-16-2011, 09:10 PM

Yes, go with the trackbar, you need it. Your truck will drive a lot better too.

**Steve Van Gent** · 06-16-2011, 09:53 PM

I have 3/5 and adjustable pan-hard. Mine still looks a little lower in back. I also have had 3/3 on, was a little too high in back. I think the correct combo is 3/4.

Also, I have rumble at take off with 5 that I did not have with 3, I am certain it is u-joint angle. Again, I think 4 will cure this....

sneaky · 06-25-2011, 11:08 PM

update: my frt IS noticeably higher than rear even with the drop shocks and new brackets..think im gonna cut a coil off the frt springs to level her out. wasnt r3ally going for the "lauching" look. =/

**Tim Christian** · 06-25-2011, 11:12 PM

Guys I have lowered over 25 trucks and if your rearend stays centered can someone explain why you would need a adjustable track bar?????

**lolife99** · 06-25-2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneaky

update: my frt IS noticeably higher than rear even with the drop shocks and new brackets..think im gonna cut a coil off the frt springs to level her out. wasnt really going for the "lauching" look. =/

DON'T do it.
They will be too short.

**lolife99** · 06-25-2011, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Guys I have lowered only 25 trucks and if your rearend stays centered can someone explain why you would need a adjustable track bar?????

Normally the rearend shifts to the passenger side.

**Steve Van Gent** · 06-27-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Normally the rearend shifts to the passenger side.

DITTO.

If one has wide tires, this is especially an issue, as tire can rub on fender...

gap1362 · 06-27-2011, 06:44 PM

Same thing with my kit that has dro shocks and adjustble pan bar my front is almost 3 in higher ordered drop spindles last week.

sneaky · 06-27-2011, 08:15 PM

heres a couple of how my 3 5 cpp drop springs with their shocks look...the frt def has to come down some more!!
I am happy with the rear, although the ride is a bit bouncy now, but she is super tight.

wwotr · 06-27-2011, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Guys I have lowered over 25 trucks and if your rearend stays centered can someone explain why you would need a adjustable track bar?????

I'm still a "Whore" over your Truck Tim.
There's something about the color paint and that Front grill thats says ...CLEAN!

wwotr · 06-27-2011, 11:13 PM

Mine with a CPP 3-4" Drop and 2 1/2" Drop Spindles, and 2" Lowering Blocks in the rear, for a total 5.5/6" Drop.

06-15-2011, 09:42 PM	#1
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	lowering help Hey fellas in the past couple months I have installed cpp's 3/5 loading spring kit and I have been noticing that the back sits alot lower than the front almost like one of those mexican mobiles. My question is am im doing something wrong I made sure that the front springs were seated properly. Also do many people have problems with this kit? Thanks Bryce Posted via Mobile Device

06-15-2011, 09:49 PM	#2
sneaky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nashville, tn Posts: 126	Re: lowering help that sux.....i have the same kit but have only done the frt....my driver side is tucking the front , but pass seems about an inch higher....did you get the shocks and tracking bar too?

06-15-2011, 10:55 PM	#3
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: lowering help No I didn't get the shocks or tracking bar I didnt think that it would make it sit like that though Posted via Mobile Device

06-16-2011, 11:30 AM	#4
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: lowering help Anyone else?

06-16-2011, 12:02 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,696	Re: lowering help A friend of mine bought the same parts. Front sat higher than the rear also. He's adding drop spindles to bring the front down some more. You really need to add the adjustable track bar (to re-center the rearend in the truck),... and shorter drop shocks. Your stock shocks will be junk in no time. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 06-16-2011 at 12:04 PM.

06-16-2011, 12:26 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: lowering help i've seen the same complaint at least 4-5 times with that same combination foolish not to use drop shocks and adjustable panhard bar to properly do the job __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-16-2011, 04:19 PM	#8
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: lowering help Thanks fellas ill probably just buy some drop spindles and replace the front springs because im satisfied with the rear and buy the super track bar also Posted via Mobile Device

06-16-2011, 09:10 PM	#9
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: lowering help Yes, go with the trackbar, you need it. Your truck will drive a lot better too. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-16-2011, 09:53 PM	#10
Steve Van Gent Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 333	Re: lowering help I have 3/5 and adjustable pan-hard. Mine still looks a little lower in back. I also have had 3/3 on, was a little too high in back. I think the correct combo is 3/4. Also, I have rumble at take off with 5 that I did not have with 3, I am certain it is u-joint angle. Again, I think 4 will cure this....

06-25-2011, 11:08 PM	#11
sneaky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nashville, tn Posts: 126	Re: lowering help update: my frt IS noticeably higher than rear even with the drop shocks and new brackets..think im gonna cut a coil off the frt springs to level her out. wasnt r3ally going for the "lauching" look. =/

06-25-2011, 11:12 PM	#12
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: lowering help Guys I have lowered over 25 trucks and if your rearend stays centered can someone explain why you would need a adjustable track bar????? Last edited by Tim Christian; 06-25-2011 at 11:16 PM.

06-27-2011, 06:44 PM	#16
gap1362 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vineland New jersey Posts: 18	Re: lowering help Same thing with my kit that has dro shocks and adjustble pan bar my front is almost 3 in higher ordered drop spindles last week.

06-27-2011, 08:15 PM	#17
sneaky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nashville, tn Posts: 126	Re: lowering help heres a couple of how my 3 5 cpp drop springs with their shocks look...the frt def has to come down some more!! I am happy with the rear, although the ride is a bit bouncy now, but she is super tight.

06-27-2011, 11:13 PM	#19
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: lowering help Mine with a CPP 3-4" Drop and 2 1/2" Drop Spindles, and 2" Lowering Blocks in the rear, for a total 5.5/6" Drop. Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"



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