First look: Dropped 3/4 ton - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fourty1 · 03-26-2007, 01:36 PM

Just returned from the shop, droppin' the 3/4 ton.
here;s a first look.
POL-www.performanceonline.com
Front:
* 2" drop spindles-
* 1" drop springs w/ new shocks
Rear:
* 4" drop springs w/ new shocks.

Looks like I'll have to changeout the front tire.....
The before image is with camper

-41-

Bishops Trucks · 03-26-2007, 01:45 PM

I think it looks great.

Blue'72 · 03-26-2007, 01:46 PM

KAILUAZ · 03-26-2007, 02:04 PM

Looks great!! Looks like you kept the 8 lugs? My PO put disks up front but I have no idea what they came off of.

Bob Moore · 03-26-2007, 02:50 PM

How did those spindles go together? I have got to look up the Performance Online web site. This is a huge plus for us 8 lug guys.

Are you in Napavine? I think somebody in Napavine near Torgersons's has an early Chev streetrod PU. I have seen one at the local Good Guys shows.

fourty1 · 03-26-2007, 03:05 PM

Thanks Guys,,

'KAILUAZ & Bob Moore :
Right -on
should have titled it:
8-lug low$$ conversion

POL- supplied the 8-lug 2 1/2 dropped spindles w/ rotors,,I had been wanting to ditch the drums but POL came thru.

I'm having the local shop install a new power brake booster also, - formerly it just had drums and ' two feet ' braking w / all the weight of a1600 lbs camper.

Selling price of the camper plus $$ is paying for this , So I figured it should be done professionally.

I'm over on the Peninsula- sweet,...Port Townsend
The folks at POL are supper to deal with and like most vendors here- offer great phone service/help - no matter how many times you call...
alas:....LOOKS like I'll be ordering 2 off set front wheels,. that way i won't mess up the speedo
jim

KAILUAZ · 03-26-2007, 03:24 PM

Awesome,, first solid answer for drop spindles for us 3/4 ton guys (that I have found anyway). What did it run $$ with the rotors?

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-26-2007, 04:25 PM

SEVENTY1 · 03-26-2007, 04:27 PM

Looks good, do you know what size tire you are running up front?

Longhorn Man · 03-26-2007, 04:48 PM

That looks sweet... what kind of rear suspention do you have? I'm assuming coils, right?

Chevyholic · 03-26-2007, 05:04 PM

I've never been a lowered truck fan, but after looking at yours and getting a glimpse of what mine might look like, I may have been converted. That looks fantastic!! Can't understand why more people don't like the longbeds!

Great job!

1LoC10 · 03-26-2007, 05:31 PM

That looks great... I was hoping to see it dropped with a camper though

68caliRat · 03-26-2007, 07:21 PM

Wow! Looks good. I don't want to convert my 8-lug either and this looks like a good kit. Here the web link

Are these stock components? IE; what about replacemnet parts for the future?

fourty1 · 03-26-2007, 07:52 PM

Thanks everyone for looking,...!
here's the link again; www.Performanceonline.com.

Cost is relative- very reasonable for new-parts, nothing overtime cant take care of- plus the sale of the camper was a big chunk of $$.

Say 1LoC10- that Alaskan was a swell unit- I had the factory here in Wa. remove & do the swap. New owner had peace of mind, check/ update systems. The tour of the factory was awesome- Owner is the son of the ' right hand man' of founder R.D Hall.Still making em' like the did in 1958.

Seventy1- I'll check tomorrow & get back

Longhorn man- 4" drop Coils in rear

Chevyholic- I'm really pleased- have to figure out front tire (or wheel setback) size though. Good news for us - It's not not really a LONG bed or SHORT bed. A Just right bed !. Spindles/Rotors are MASSIVE
Go For It ! I just wanted a ' sleeper '.

I'd say for $ 1K in parts ( includes master brake booster ) . It's just what the wife wanted- now I'm happy.

Thanks everyone,..
jim

redhead69 · 03-26-2007, 08:44 PM

Very cool..

Spanky_Pete · 03-26-2007, 09:28 PM

Looks great, that's a nice clean truck. I'd love to do a similar drop on my '72 but it's heavy duty leafs in the rear.

KAILUAZ · 03-31-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spanky_Pete

Looks great, that's a nice clean truck. I'd love to do a similar drop on my '72 but it's heavy duty leafs in the rear.

Same boat with the leafs,,, looks like a flip kit is the easiest/cheapest, but may or may not require a c-notch.

IAFF2407 · 04-01-2007, 01:07 AM

have been waiting awhile for a 3/4 ton drop. Tough sell on the Alaskan camper, beautifull unit. keep a post when you decide on the front tire size. Now I'm on my way for my 72 3/4 Sub. (one more item, bag assist for my rear coils) anyone?

03-26-2007, 01:36 PM	#1
fourty1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 144	First look: Dropped 3/4 ton Just returned from the shop, droppin' the 3/4 ton. here;s a first look. POL-www.performanceonline.com Front: * 2" drop spindles- * 1" drop springs w/ new shocks Rear: * 4" drop springs w/ new shocks. Looks like I'll have to changeout the front tire..... The before image is with camper -41- Attached Images __________________ 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas....

03-26-2007, 01:45 PM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton I think it looks great. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-26-2007, 01:46 PM	#3
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

03-26-2007, 02:04 PM	#4
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton Looks great!! Looks like you kept the 8 lugs? My PO put disks up front but I have no idea what they came off of. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics Last edited by KAILUAZ; 03-26-2007 at 02:06 PM.

03-26-2007, 02:50 PM	#5
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton How did those spindles go together? I have got to look up the Performance Online web site. This is a huge plus for us 8 lug guys. Are you in Napavine? I think somebody in Napavine near Torgersons's has an early Chev streetrod PU. I have seen one at the local Good Guys shows. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-26-2007, 03:05 PM	#6
fourty1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 144	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton Thanks Guys,, 'KAILUAZ & Bob Moore : Right -on should have titled it: 8-lug low$$ conversion POL- supplied the 8-lug 2 1/2 dropped spindles w/ rotors,,I had been wanting to ditch the drums but POL came thru. I'm having the local shop install a new power brake booster also, - formerly it just had drums and ' two feet ' braking w / all the weight of a1600 lbs camper. Selling price of the camper plus $$ is paying for this , So I figured it should be done professionally. I'm over on the Peninsula- sweet,...Port Townsend The folks at POL are supper to deal with and like most vendors here- offer great phone service/help - no matter how many times you call... alas:....LOOKS like I'll be ordering 2 off set front wheels,. that way i won't mess up the speedo jim Attached Images __________________ 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 03-26-2007 at 05:34 PM.

03-26-2007, 03:24 PM	#7
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton Awesome,, first solid answer for drop spindles for us 3/4 ton guys (that I have found anyway). What did it run $$ with the rotors? __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

03-26-2007, 04:25 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-26-2007, 04:27 PM	#9
SEVENTY1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston TX Posts: 50	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton Looks good, do you know what size tire you are running up front?

03-26-2007, 04:48 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton That looks sweet... what kind of rear suspention do you have? I'm assuming coils, right?

03-26-2007, 05:04 PM	#11
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton I've never been a lowered truck fan, but after looking at yours and getting a glimpse of what mine might look like, I may have been converted. That looks fantastic!! Can't understand why more people don't like the longbeds! Great job! __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

03-26-2007, 05:31 PM	#12
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton That looks great... I was hoping to see it dropped with a camper though __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-26-2007, 07:21 PM	#13
68caliRat Need a bigger hammer.. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Escondido,CA. Posts: 280	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton Wow! Looks good. I don't want to convert my 8-lug either and this looks like a good kit. Here the web link Are these stock components? IE; what about replacemnet parts for the future? __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4 LWB fleetside Custom Camper 2018 Silverado High Country 2500HD Duramax 4X4

03-26-2007, 07:52 PM	#14
fourty1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 144	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton Thanks everyone for looking,...! here's the link again; www.Performanceonline.com. Cost is relative- very reasonable for new-parts, nothing overtime cant take care of- plus the sale of the camper was a big chunk of $$. Say 1LoC10- that Alaskan was a swell unit- I had the factory here in Wa. remove & do the swap. New owner had peace of mind, check/ update systems. The tour of the factory was awesome- Owner is the son of the ' right hand man' of founder R.D Hall.Still making em' like the did in 1958. Seventy1- I'll check tomorrow & get back Longhorn man- 4" drop Coils in rear Chevyholic- I'm really pleased- have to figure out front tire (or wheel setback) size though. Good news for us - It's not not really a LONG bed or SHORT bed. A Just right bed !. Spindles/Rotors are MASSIVE Go For It ! I just wanted a ' sleeper '. I'd say for $ 1K in parts ( includes master brake booster ) . It's just what the wife wanted- now I'm happy. Thanks everyone,.. jim __________________ 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas....

03-26-2007, 08:44 PM	#15
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton Very cool.. __________________ Currently truckless



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

03-26-2007, 09:28 PM	#16
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton Looks great, that's a nice clean truck. I'd love to do a similar drop on my '72 but it's heavy duty leafs in the rear.

04-01-2007, 01:07 AM	#18
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton have been waiting awhile for a 3/4 ton drop. Tough sell on the Alaskan camper, beautifull unit. keep a post when you decide on the front tire size. Now I'm on my way for my 72 3/4 Sub. (one more item, bag assist for my rear coils) anyone?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.