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harley rider · 10-25-2012, 11:13 AM

I want to lower my 67 and still be able to tow a loaded car trailer or or 20 ft camper.how low are you going and how did you do it? lets see some pics with attached trailers.

ColoradoK5 · 10-25-2012, 12:10 PM

Here is "NACHO" doing work!!

c10srule · 10-25-2012, 03:02 PM

now thats low, really cool, keep on truckn

harley rider · 10-25-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ColoradoK5

Here is "NACHO" doing work!!

looks like there is no limit. is that on air ?

99-LS1-SS · 10-25-2012, 04:49 PM

I plan on towing with a static 4.5/5.5-6 drop. I will have to see how that works out.

ColoradoK5 · 10-25-2012, 04:53 PM

Here is the build thread alot of great info on o great build good read.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=nacho

harley rider · 10-26-2012, 09:56 AM

is that it one guy using a lowered truck to tow? by the way nice truck cok5.

chopnchaneled · 10-26-2012, 11:14 AM

My 68 stepper is 4.5 in the front and 6.0 in the rear, I pull my bass boat with it and no problems.

harley rider · 10-26-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chopnchaneled

My 68 stepper is 4.5 in the front and 6.0 in the rear, I pull my bass boat with it and no problems.

so how did you get it that low in the rear ? and what kind of springs are you using?

harley rider · 10-26-2012, 05:55 PM

maybe I should change my question. I know how to lower it. what I want to know is what after market lowering springs will take a load? are they all about the same or are some better.

windmill · 10-26-2012, 06:05 PM

heres mine should be lower when i finished...

stomper · 10-26-2012, 06:22 PM

I have a 4/7.5 ish static. This is my buddies jet ski. No problems but it is light. I'm planning on bags in the rear so I can pull my car trailer or boat. The way I see it is, being lowered you don't have much room for squat from the tongue weight. Any spring that wouldn't compress much is going to ride hard.

Rob68c10 · 10-26-2012, 09:01 PM

You guys running a c notch or something? I dropped my 68 4/6 and I know it's very close to the bump stops.

windmill · 10-26-2012, 10:30 PM

i have drop leaf springs,,,

chopnchaneled · 10-27-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by harley rider

maybe I should change my question. I know how to lower it. what I want to know is what after market lowering springs will take a load? are they all about the same or are some better.

As far as i know there all about the same on rates.

You asked what springs i used, ece supplied them,and yes i'm close
to the bump stops and depending on the road hit them on ocassion.
the only way i know of get a higher rate spring is getting eaton spring
to make some. Heard of some folks using air bags on the trailing arms
for when hauling a load.

hope this helps

cheyenne shortstep · 11-14-2012, 09:47 PM

Drop spindles with 3/4 coil cut front, heated springs rear.

classicchev · 11-14-2012, 10:12 PM

Not a 67 72, but full air ride!! cruise and pull with no problems

jhwkns · 11-14-2012, 11:17 PM

Hooked up to my new buggy trailer.

brad_man_72 · 11-15-2012, 02:36 PM

4 6 drop, springs. Hits the bumpstops with a load or hauling but I haven't died yet.
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original-71 · 11-15-2012, 03:36 PM

not much weight but it gets the job done. E.C.E 6 inch rear coil and half inch block trimmed the bump stops about a half inch no rubbing.

Billett · 11-15-2012, 03:43 PM

Not a 67-72, but the sky is the limit really.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-15-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Billett

Not a 67-72, but the sky is the limit really.

I think you meant to say "the ground is the limit"........

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10-25-2012, 11:13 AM	#1
harley rider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: wichita ks Posts: 43	How low are you goin and still towin? I want to lower my 67 and still be able to tow a loaded car trailer or or 20 ft camper.how low are you going and how did you do it? lets see some pics with attached trailers.

10-25-2012, 12:10 PM	#2
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? Here is "NACHO" doing work!! Attached Images

10-25-2012, 03:02 PM	#3
c10srule Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oran,mo. Posts: 171	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? now thats low, really cool, keep on truckn

10-25-2012, 04:49 PM	#5
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? I plan on towing with a static 4.5/5.5-6 drop. I will have to see how that works out. __________________ My 1972 2WD Blazer build 1984 K10 beater truck

10-25-2012, 04:53 PM	#6
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? Here is the build thread alot of great info on o great build good read. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=nacho

10-26-2012, 09:56 AM	#7
harley rider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: wichita ks Posts: 43	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? is that it one guy using a lowered truck to tow? by the way nice truck cok5.

10-26-2012, 11:14 AM	#8
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? My 68 stepper is 4.5 in the front and 6.0 in the rear, I pull my bass boat with it and no problems. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

10-26-2012, 05:55 PM	#10
harley rider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: wichita ks Posts: 43	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? maybe I should change my question. I know how to lower it. what I want to know is what after market lowering springs will take a load? are they all about the same or are some better.

10-26-2012, 06:05 PM	#11
windmill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sylvania, Alabama Posts: 288	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? heres mine should be lower when i finished... Attached Images __________________ 72 swb pickup http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...k/100_0958.jpg 1967 chevelle ss 1966 mustang getting a l33 ls motor 1969 chevy dump truck 1989 mustang 6.0 ls best time of 1.29 at 5.91 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtbooZoGZmQ

10-26-2012, 06:22 PM	#12
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? I have a 4/7.5 ish static. This is my buddies jet ski. No problems but it is light. I'm planning on bags in the rear so I can pull my car trailer or boat. The way I see it is, being lowered you don't have much room for squat from the tongue weight. Any spring that wouldn't compress much is going to ride hard. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

10-26-2012, 09:01 PM	#13
Rob68c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eastern Shore, Maryland Posts: 159	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? You guys running a c notch or something? I dropped my 68 4/6 and I know it's very close to the bump stops.

10-26-2012, 10:30 PM	#14
windmill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sylvania, Alabama Posts: 288	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? i have drop leaf springs,,, __________________ 72 swb pickup http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...k/100_0958.jpg 1967 chevelle ss 1966 mustang getting a l33 ls motor 1969 chevy dump truck 1989 mustang 6.0 ls best time of 1.29 at 5.91 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtbooZoGZmQ

11-14-2012, 09:47 PM	#16
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? Drop spindles with 3/4 coil cut front, heated springs rear. Attached Images

11-14-2012, 10:12 PM	#17
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? Not a 67 72, but full air ride!! cruise and pull with no problems Attached Images __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

11-14-2012, 11:17 PM	#18
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? Hooked up to my new buggy trailer. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.



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11-15-2012, 02:36 PM	#19
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? 4 6 drop, springs. Hits the bumpstops with a load or hauling but I haven't died yet. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

11-15-2012, 03:36 PM	#20
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? not much weight but it gets the job done. E.C.E 6 inch rear coil and half inch block trimmed the bump stops about a half inch no rubbing. Attached Images __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

11-15-2012, 03:43 PM	#21
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: How low are you goin and still towin? Not a 67-72, but the sky is the limit really. __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

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