Just installed a drop kit on my '72

[LuckyScott]

Finally bit the bullet and did it right. Years ago I put some lowered coils on and it rode bad but looked cool. Of course, over the years the ride got worse. Finally, I had to do it right. I contacted the guys at Early Classic and ordered a drop kit. While I was at it I had Currie Enterprises in Corona rebuild the rear, and they did a great job. They powder coated the housing, and replaced all the wear parts including the gear set. They commented that they were surprised how good of condition the rear was in for a truck with 230 thousand miles on it.
Then I had Inland Empire Driveline rebuild the driveshaft and replace the center bearing. I am using one of the slider shafts for lowered trucks, but it had been in there for a few years so I wanted it fresh.

I bought the drop kit with the lowered spindles and the shock mount relocator kit. Also came with a new panhard bar.
Everything went in the way it was supposed to.
I had it towed to my tire shop and had the truck aligned. However, we hit a snag. The steel rallye rims were too wide in the front. It was never an issue before, but now it would hit the fender lip.
So I got a new pair of rims for the front only, same backspace but one inch narrower. I got the 15 by 7 instead of 15 by 8 on the front now.

The truck rides great, better than it has ever rode. Feels like a brand new truck. Looks nice and low and drives perfect. I highly recommend all the companies I used.

I dont work for any of them, and I am not getting a kickback, but I did want to spread the word about parts that worked good and good companies.