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Old 05-03-2002, 02:20 PM   #1
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My 69 Chevy 1/2 ton has the orignal springs in front with 2" drop spindles. I want to drop it another inch. I know the spings are probably week so it's lower then stock to begin with. So should I go for springs with a 1" drop or 2" drop.
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Old 05-03-2002, 07:22 PM   #2
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early classics has springs, and another company i forgot now, not sure who else, gmcpaul and wes may have some too

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Old 05-03-2002, 10:17 PM   #3
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I put a 2"/4" drop on my buddies 66 Chev and it only dropped it 1/2" in front and 3" in the rear. His old springs were original equipment. So I say go for atleast the 2" springs and possible 3". Your call

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Old 05-03-2002, 11:36 PM   #4
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Anything over 2 on the spring and you start messin up the suspention geomitry. Bump steer and other nasty things.

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