poor mans lowering job....?

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Originally Posted by my new 72

I am against it on the 67-72 trucks. I just don't like the issues it causes.

Well, I can only speak from my personal experience.... On the front of my 68, I converted from stock 6-lug drums & factory ride height to almost 6" of drop w/disc brakes using 73-up 2.5"drop spindles, brakes (calipers, rotors, & lines/prop-valve), tie-rod ends, drag link, sway bar, pitman/idler arms (73-up manual steer) & have had no issues w/rubbing.

I could see a problem if someone used incorrect backspacing, but I feel you would see the same issue irregardless of year model (ex: a 72 w/incorrect backspace is just as bad as a 73 w/incorrect backspace). I can say this w/some measure of confirmation since I own both a 68 & a 74; both lowered w/spindles. The control arms are slightly different as far as bushings, yet similar enough dimensionally to be a valid comparison. The main consideration is trucks that utilize spindles for lowering require different offsets than those dropped using modified arms or cut springs.

My 68 doesn't rub @ all using the stock 68 control arms w/73-up drop parts & stock offset 15x6" van ralleys (4" b.space). My 74 does rub the arms @ full lock on the steering, but it has 18x8" wheels w/5.25 b.space.

Is your truck lowered? What parts did you use? Where did it rub? I'm curious if I was just lucky or if there's something I haven't considered when giving advice.