3" / 4" Static Drop Questions?

[ctandc]

I’ve used the search feature a lot, but can’t find the answer I’m looking for. Maybe someone has some tricks for the search feature? I always get too many threads.

Anyway, truck in question is a ’65 LWB Fleet. Truck will be a driver for sure, so don’t want to lay frame and really don’t want to bag it, so a static drop it is.

After looking at TONS of pictures of static dropped trucks, I think I’ve decided on the following.

FRONT

3” drop springs in the front. Stock 73-87 Spindles and 73-87 control arms / steering.

With this setup I was hoping to not have issues with alignment, and I was thinking I could still run stock type front shocks.

Should I relocate the shocks as well?

Any input here?

REAR

I’m looking for a 4” or so drop in the rear, and don’t want to deal with a notch. I also would like to be able to use this truck as a truck now and again. Really don’t want to NOT be able to carry stuff if we need to.

With that being said, would it be better to go with a 3” drop spring in the rear and ADD a block or just go with the 4” drop springs?

What about shocks? I see people going with stock front shocks at times? Will I need to add shock relocators?

Wheels will likely be 15x8 5 lug Truck Rally Wheels.


Thanks for any help here.