Lowering on the cheap - 68 SWB C10 6 lug drum

[CC69Rat]

Originally Posted by Jay W

Hey guys, I just bought a 69 chevy. The PO said he lowered it 5"/6" but it has been done with coil only so I think he misled me. The truck rests on the front bump stop and about 1" above in the rear. The truck has been converted to 5X5 lugs I would like to change the front to a 3" coil and 2.5" spindle but am wondering what coil drop would result in resting on the bump stops? I believe he may have cut the front coils is there any easy way to determine this?

Jay - To get 5" drop in the front with a coil only, they likely cut two (or more) turns out of the spring. This can not only cause a brutal ride but will cause alignment issues, excessive tire wear, and overall just an ill handling truck. I'm not sure I'd drive it really.

CPP offers a 3" drop coil and either 2 or 2.5" spindles for your 69. I think the two can be purchased for about $310+ shipping. If you want to go that low that's the route I'd suggest or look at bagging it

Either way man, maybe a 2" drop coil and a 3" spindle? I'd get some of the suspension travel back if I were you. Get it off the bumpstops. Just my opinion. You can bend A-Arms, etc. Dangerous stuff man.

Take it easy.