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HeavyD · 10-26-2004, 05:53 AM

Hello all. My 70 GMC needs new coils, and I would like to lower it a little. Since I use the truck daily over lousy Saskatchewan roads, I cannot drop the truck too much. I was wondering if buying 2 inch drop coils would mess up my suspension much? Do all drops require drop spindles as well? The truck IMO would look better sitting level, so what should I use? 1-2, 1-3, 2-4?

Any opinions are welcome.

Thanks.

Jimbotronics · 10-26-2004, 08:08 AM

From what I understand from other members 3/4 is a good match for a spring drop. That's what I plan on going with - though I plan on installing spindles down the road.

dubie · 10-26-2004, 10:00 AM

You can go 2 up front and 4 out back with just drop coils. You will need an adjustable pan hard bar for the rear if you decide to go 4" in the rear tho. If you wanted to drop the front and rear both by 2", you could buy 2" drop coils for the front or just cut the exixting coild down by 1 coil. The rear, you can install some drop blocks that will bring your rear end down 2 inches and all you need to use is 2" square tubing and some longer U bolts. I am going the way of cutting the front coils and installing lowering blocks on my 72. I replaced my shocks and coils with variable load factory type coils a could years ago and they have a great ride to them. Hope this helps!!

jet mec · 10-26-2004, 10:24 AM

This past weekend I did a 2 inch drop in front and 4 inch drop in the rear. I'm very happy with how it turned out. I used bell tech coils all the way around. Let us know how yours turns out...

Joe67 · 10-26-2004, 10:41 AM

I did a 6" rear spring drop on my trailing arm setup.
You need an adj trackbar and shock relocators with any rear drop.

One thing that has been posted here a few times, if you replace worn front springs with 2" front drop springs, you will see a minimal change if any at all.

UP GRADE · 10-26-2004, 11:04 AM

will there be any problem if i just but in 4 inch lowerng spring on the front.

Joe67 · 10-26-2004, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UP GRADE

will there be any problem if i just but in 4 inch lowerng spring on the front.

Most I've read about is 3" - some say there are alignment problems, some don't

CPP sells a 3" front drop spring. ECE recommends against it

**Already Gone** · 10-26-2004, 12:30 PM

Hey Jet Mec, how bout some pics of your ride with the new springs. We'd like to see how it looks..

Digger51 · 10-26-2004, 01:25 PM

My 70 is dropped about 4.5 with coils and I consider it to be alomost undriveable. The frontend bottoms out regularly and it handles terribly. I would not recomend it under any circumstances.

I will be replacing it with 2" drop coils and 2.5 drop spindles sometime soon.

10-26-2004, 05:53 AM	#1
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	How low with just new coils?? Hello all. My 70 GMC needs new coils, and I would like to lower it a little. Since I use the truck daily over lousy Saskatchewan roads, I cannot drop the truck too much. I was wondering if buying 2 inch drop coils would mess up my suspension much? Do all drops require drop spindles as well? The truck IMO would look better sitting level, so what should I use? 1-2, 1-3, 2-4? Any opinions are welcome. Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-26-2004, 08:08 AM	#2
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	From what I understand from other members 3/4 is a good match for a spring drop. That's what I plan on going with - though I plan on installing spindles down the road. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-26-2004, 10:00 AM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	You can go 2 up front and 4 out back with just drop coils. You will need an adjustable pan hard bar for the rear if you decide to go 4" in the rear tho. If you wanted to drop the front and rear both by 2", you could buy 2" drop coils for the front or just cut the exixting coild down by 1 coil. The rear, you can install some drop blocks that will bring your rear end down 2 inches and all you need to use is 2" square tubing and some longer U bolts. I am going the way of cutting the front coils and installing lowering blocks on my 72. I replaced my shocks and coils with variable load factory type coils a could years ago and they have a great ride to them. Hope this helps!! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-26-2004, 10:41 AM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	I did a 6" rear spring drop on my trailing arm setup. You need an adj trackbar and shock relocators with any rear drop. One thing that has been posted here a few times, if you replace worn front springs with 2" front drop springs, you will see a minimal change if any at all. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-26-2004, 12:30 PM	#8
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Pics Please Hey Jet Mec, how bout some pics of your ride with the new springs. We'd like to see how it looks.. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-26-2004, 10:24 AM	#4
jet mec Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ga Posts: 30	This past weekend I did a 2 inch drop in front and 4 inch drop in the rear. I'm very happy with how it turned out. I used bell tech coils all the way around. Let us know how yours turns out...

10-26-2004, 11:04 AM	#6
UP GRADE one set closer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis TN. Posts: 722	will there be any problem if i just but in 4 inch lowerng spring on the front.

10-26-2004, 01:25 PM	#9
Digger51 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 51	My 70 is dropped about 4.5 with coils and I consider it to be alomost undriveable. The frontend bottoms out regularly and it handles terribly. I would not recomend it under any circumstances. I will be replacing it with 2" drop coils and 2.5 drop spindles sometime soon. __________________ 70 GMC, SWB, 2WD, low



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