My truck's new springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Daddy'O · 11-27-2012, 08:53 PM

Got some pictures of Margrett in her new springs - 1.5 inch drop up front and 3 inches in the rear. I know, very mild in today's standards but just what I was looking for. The picture aren't that great but let me know what you think.

The last one was the before stance.

69GWC · 11-27-2012, 08:58 PM

Looks great to me good height IMO keeps the truck very usable .
Posted via Mobile Device

PanelDeland · 11-27-2012, 09:43 PM

Looks just right to me.

BB72CHEVKT · 11-27-2012, 09:45 PM

Beautiful truck.

killer71 · 11-27-2012, 10:31 PM

Love me some blue & white...nice stance and sweet truck!
Posted via Mobile Device

**TBONE1964** · 11-27-2012, 10:35 PM

It looks just the way it should, very nice. I always thought the trucks sat a little high at the factory ride height. Your truck looks right. I have a 72 LWB Cheyenne that by 40 years of sitting on original springs is just about perfect. Nice Truck!!

sjarrett71 · 11-27-2012, 10:35 PM

I'm really diggin' it! What size tires you running?

ryans69chevy · 11-27-2012, 11:06 PM

Wow that looks perfect! How much taller were the rear springs vs the front? I'm trying to figure out how low I should go in the back. That's the exact stance I'm looking for! Just a little taller in the rear. I already have 2.5 drop spindles so how low should I go in the back?? Longbed w/bb. Not trying to jack your thread...

Thanks,
Ryan
Posted via Mobile Device

**70cst** · 11-27-2012, 11:09 PM

Not to much--Not to little--Just right

Daddy'O · 11-28-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

I'm really diggin' it! What size tires you running?

Thanks - I'm running 255 R70 15 with 8 inch rims.

dropanddrag71 · 11-28-2012, 11:36 AM

Truck looks awsome...
Safe to assume it was coils front and rear?

**MusicMan70** · 11-28-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

70cst Re: My truck's new springs
Not to much--Not to little--Just right

I agree with the Goldilocks Theorem; Looks Just right!

Daddy'O · 11-28-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryans69chevy

Wow that looks perfect! How much taller were the rear springs vs the front? I'm trying to figure out how low I should go in the back. That's the exact stance I'm looking for! Just a little taller in the rear. I already have 2.5 drop spindles so how low should I go in the back?? Longbed w/bb. Not trying to jack your thread...

Thanks,
Ryan
Posted via Mobile Device

What I did was measure all four corners and came up with the drops I thought I wanted. I was lucky since it turned out just how I was hoping it would. I know the factory springs had settled over the last 41 years so I was sweating how it would look with the new springs I got from ECE.

Thanks to all for your comments. Margrett should be back home after the holidays as she is having some minor things done like a carb rebuild and exhaust work.

Daddy'O · 11-28-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropanddrag71

Truck looks awsome...
Safe to assume it was coils front and rear?

Thanks! - Yes - coils front and rear.

splehigh · 11-28-2012, 11:43 AM

Perfect!

dmw319 · 11-28-2012, 12:06 PM

looks good! I got the 1/3 drop springs from ECE for my stepper. hopefully it will come out looking as good as yours!

Number98 · 11-28-2012, 12:49 PM

It looks perfect to me....

kaycee · 11-28-2012, 01:50 PM

Your stock pic lookslike you had air shocks on all 4 corners ,much better after

Daddy'O · 11-28-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaycee

Your stock pic lookslike you had air shocks on all 4 corners ,much better after

Ha! I totally agree. Thanks for the compliment.

gotchamel · 11-28-2012, 05:17 PM

Just the thread I been waiting for.Truck looks great,looking for a suttle drop and lower myself.

11-27-2012, 08:53 PM	#1
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	My truck's new springs Got some pictures of Margrett in her new springs - 1.5 inch drop up front and 3 inches in the rear. I know, very mild in today's standards but just what I was looking for. The picture aren't that great but let me know what you think. The last one was the before stance. Attached Images __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

11-27-2012, 08:58 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: My truck's new springs Looks great to me good height IMO keeps the truck very usable . Posted via Mobile Device

11-27-2012, 09:43 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: My truck's new springs Looks just right to me. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-27-2012, 09:45 PM	#4
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: My truck's new springs Beautiful truck. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

11-27-2012, 10:31 PM	#5
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: My truck's new springs Love me some blue & white...nice stance and sweet truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

11-27-2012, 10:35 PM	#6
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: My truck's new springs It looks just the way it should, very nice. I always thought the trucks sat a little high at the factory ride height. Your truck looks right. I have a 72 LWB Cheyenne that by 40 years of sitting on original springs is just about perfect. Nice Truck!!

11-27-2012, 10:35 PM	#7
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: My truck's new springs I'm really diggin' it! What size tires you running? __________________ -Scott-

11-27-2012, 11:06 PM	#8
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,079	Re: My truck's new springs Wow that looks perfect! How much taller were the rear springs vs the front? I'm trying to figure out how low I should go in the back. That's the exact stance I'm looking for! Just a little taller in the rear. I already have 2.5 drop spindles so how low should I go in the back?? Longbed w/bb. Not trying to jack your thread... Thanks, Ryan Posted via Mobile Device

11-27-2012, 11:09 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: My truck's new springs Not to much--Not to little--Just right __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-28-2012, 11:36 AM	#11
dropanddrag71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central florida Posts: 178	Re: My truck's new springs Truck looks awsome... Safe to assume it was coils front and rear? __________________ " You are only coming threw in waves,... Your lips move, but i can't hear what your saying"

11-28-2012, 11:43 AM	#15
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: My truck's new springs Perfect! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

11-28-2012, 12:06 PM	#16
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: My truck's new springs looks good! I got the 1/3 drop springs from ECE for my stepper. hopefully it will come out looking as good as yours! __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

11-28-2012, 12:49 PM	#17
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: My truck's new springs It looks perfect to me....

11-28-2012, 01:50 PM	#18
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Re: My truck's new springs Your stock pic lookslike you had air shocks on all 4 corners ,much better after __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

11-28-2012, 05:17 PM	#20
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	Re: My truck's new springs Just the thread I been waiting for.Truck looks great,looking for a suttle drop and lower myself.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.