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Eazyrider111 · 09-23-2015, 01:23 AM

All this talk of mud bugs makes me want some crawfish etouffee! Nice truck by the way.

C10_ustacould · 09-26-2015, 09:42 PM

One of the PS gurus hooked me up with a rendering of Rx with about a 5/7 drop...

smbrouss70 · 09-26-2015, 10:11 PM

DO IT! Then just cruise it.

C10_ustacould · 09-26-2015, 10:52 PM

How about these from member BigMike...

5/7-ish drop...
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Laid out...

(For the record I'm not doing this!)
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smbrouss70 · 09-26-2015, 11:29 PM

5/7 drop looks better if you keep the steelies.

**GAc10boy** · 09-26-2015, 11:35 PM

Love the 5/7!

C10_ustacould · 09-27-2015, 04:44 PM

Live on eBay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231702972975...84.m1558.l2649

**Advanced Design** · 09-27-2015, 05:20 PM

Good luck with the auction!

Slow Build · 09-27-2015, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Don't get too comfortable, it may be a short ride.

I guess you weren't kidding.

Did Rx have some adverse side affects?

C10_ustacould · 09-27-2015, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow Build

I guess you weren't kidding.

Did Rx have some adverse side affects?

Only if it doesn't sell!!

C10_ustacould · 10-12-2015, 08:25 AM

Static drop or bags?

**nlped** · 10-12-2015, 09:00 AM

Depends on what the plans are. Resale? Static drop & change to disc up front is the most cost effective route. Be sure whatever spindles you get will clear those factory wheels. I would certainly keep them on it.

C10_ustacould · 10-12-2015, 09:55 AM

Yeah, this truck is not meant to be a permanent fixture at my house. I'm considering starting with a 3/5 static using springs, drop springs and and adjustable trackbar just to make it more fun to drive. However, I've never had one of these trucks with bags so I'm mildly curious about it, but I'd have to find a way to do it on a budget.

C/10 King · 10-12-2015, 12:31 PM

If you're not going to keep it, just a static drop is the way to go,...... But!!! remember these are different from the 67-72 body styles that you're used to,

I use a 3/5 drop on the 67-72 all the time, but on 60-66 3 inches in the front is not enough for the lowered look (rake) if that's what you're trying to achieve with a 5 inch rear coil, a 3/3 or a 3/4 drop kit is what I would recommend for a slight drop if you buy a kit, or just buy 5 inch rear coils and cut the front coils, on the 63-66 you can cut a little more coil on the front than a 67-72 and still have a decent ride.

This is what I really recommend.... if you're going to sell it, But!!!! If you're going to keep it......

Good luck!

C10_ustacould · 10-12-2015, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

If you're not going to keep it, just a static drop is the way to go,...... But!!! remember these are different from the 67-72 body styles that you're used to,

I use a 3/5 drop on the 67-72 all the time, but on 60-66 3 inches in the front is not enough for the lowered look (rake) if that's what you're trying to achieve with a 5 inch rear coil, a 3/3 or a 3/4 drop kit is what I would recommend for a slight drop if you buy a kit, or just buy 5 inch rear coils and cut the front coils, on the 63-66 you can cut a little more coil on the front than a 67-72 and still have a decent ride.

This is what I really recommend.... if you're going to sell it, But!!!! If you're going to keep it......

Good luck!

Thanks for the info Rene, definetly good to know!! If I use the 5" drop coils in the rear and cut the springs in the front I'll still need drop shocks correct?

knomadd · 10-12-2015, 03:28 PM

I agree. If you're going to sell it, static is the way to go. Bags aren't everyone's cup-o-tea if you will, so your sales market is smaller than if you do a static drop.

Just to give you an idea, I have bags on my 71 with schrader valves to drop it low on the cheap, but they always leak a little bit over time (about a half inch a month). That's not something most people want to deal with if they want to just hop in and cruise. You'll want to either go static, or spring for a full management system.

**Palf70Step** · 10-12-2015, 04:44 PM

Ernie

I am running ECE 4.5/6 drop (2.5" spindles, 2" inch spring front and rear is 6" spring). I believe Kevin's 65 is 4/6 (he said they didn't have 2.5 spindles back when he did it.

Drive ability mine is fine, just some places (old back dirt/gravel roads) it is a wee bit low.

Jeremy's LWB 66 is the same drop as mine

I think you got to see them all at Cruising this week.

C/10 King · 10-12-2015, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Thanks for the info Rene, definetly good to know!! If I use the 5" drop coils in the rear and cut the springs in the front I'll still need drop shocks correct?

The shocks are your key to a good ride as everybody knows, I'd try it with the existing shocks first you might get lucky.....

If not replace with shorty's.

C10_ustacould · 10-12-2015, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Depends on what the plans are. Resale? Static drop & change to disc up front is the most cost effective route. Be sure whatever spindles you get will clear those factory wheels. I would certainly keep them on it.

Is there a disc brake setup that will clear factory 6 lug wheels?

**Palf70Step** · 10-13-2015, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Is there a disc brake setup that will clear factory 6 lug wheels?

None that I know of.

C10_ustacould · 10-26-2015, 10:39 AM

Well, Rx has a new home however temporary it may be. She'll soon be taking up residence on Boris' Patina Plantation.

smbrouss70 · 10-28-2015, 05:52 PM

Sweet! What's next?

C10_ustacould · 10-28-2015, 06:30 PM

Likely college tuition.

No more trucks.

**Advanced Design** · 10-28-2015, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Likely college tuition.

No more trucks.

Ever? Or hopefully just for awhile...

C10_ustacould · 10-28-2015, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Ever? Or hopefully just for awhile...

I'm not going to say ever, but I don't see it happening soon.

09-23-2015, 01:23 AM	#76
Eazyrider111 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 46	Re: Brought this home last night... All this talk of mud bugs makes me want some crawfish etouffee! Nice truck by the way.

09-26-2015, 09:42 PM	#77
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Brought this home last night... One of the PS gurus hooked me up with a rendering of Rx with about a 5/7 drop... Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-26-2015, 10:11 PM	#78
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Brought this home last night... DO IT! Then just cruise it. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

09-26-2015, 10:52 PM	#79
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Brought this home last night... How about these from member BigMike... 5/7-ish drop... Laid out... (For the record I'm not doing this!) __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-26-2015, 11:29 PM	#80
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Brought this home last night... 5/7 drop looks better if you keep the steelies. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

09-26-2015, 11:35 PM	#81
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09-27-2015, 04:44 PM	#82
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Brought this home last night... Live on eBay... http://www.ebay.com/itm/231702972975...84.m1558.l2649 __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-27-2015, 05:20 PM	#83
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10-12-2015, 08:25 AM	#86
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Brought this home last night... Static drop or bags? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

10-12-2015, 09:00 AM	#87
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Brought this home last night... Depends on what the plans are. Resale? Static drop & change to disc up front is the most cost effective route. Be sure whatever spindles you get will clear those factory wheels. I would certainly keep them on it. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-12-2015, 09:55 AM	#88
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Brought this home last night... Yeah, this truck is not meant to be a permanent fixture at my house. I'm considering starting with a 3/5 static using springs, drop springs and and adjustable trackbar just to make it more fun to drive. However, I've never had one of these trucks with bags so I'm mildly curious about it, but I'd have to find a way to do it on a budget. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

10-12-2015, 12:31 PM	#89
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Brought this home last night... If you're not going to keep it, just a static drop is the way to go,...... But!!! remember these are different from the 67-72 body styles that you're used to, I use a 3/5 drop on the 67-72 all the time, but on 60-66 3 inches in the front is not enough for the lowered look (rake) if that's what you're trying to achieve with a 5 inch rear coil, a 3/3 or a 3/4 drop kit is what I would recommend for a slight drop if you buy a kit, or just buy 5 inch rear coils and cut the front coils, on the 63-66 you can cut a little more coil on the front than a 67-72 and still have a decent ride. This is what I really recommend.... if you're going to sell it, But!!!! If you're going to keep it...... Good luck! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

10-12-2015, 03:28 PM	#91
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Brought this home last night... I agree. If you're going to sell it, static is the way to go. Bags aren't everyone's cup-o-tea if you will, so your sales market is smaller than if you do a static drop. Just to give you an idea, I have bags on my 71 with schrader valves to drop it low on the cheap, but they always leak a little bit over time (about a half inch a month). That's not something most people want to deal with if they want to just hop in and cruise. You'll want to either go static, or spring for a full management system. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

10-12-2015, 04:44 PM	#92
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Brought this home last night... Ernie I am running ECE 4.5/6 drop (2.5" spindles, 2" inch spring front and rear is 6" spring). I believe Kevin's 65 is 4/6 (he said they didn't have 2.5 spindles back when he did it. Drive ability mine is fine, just some places (old back dirt/gravel roads) it is a wee bit low. Jeremy's LWB 66 is the same drop as mine I think you got to see them all at Cruising this week. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-26-2015, 10:39 AM	#96
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Brought this home last night... Well, Rx has a new home however temporary it may be. She'll soon be taking up residence on Boris' Patina Plantation. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD



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10-28-2015, 05:52 PM	#97
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Brought this home last night... Sweet! What's next? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

10-28-2015, 06:30 PM	#98
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