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Blue'72 · 04-06-2007, 11:07 PM

I'm thinking about raising the front end up about an inch via some stock springs cut one coil. That might raise it a little more than I want though.. I would rather it sit level, but what do you all think of it? Opinions please! Remember, I'm on a TIGHT budget... I wish I would have went with taller tires in front. (more bodywork to come later) I'll start with a pic from when I first got it.

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Longhorn Man · 04-06-2007, 11:18 PM

I'd leave it as is, looks bad ass, and it won't cost anything.

RACINJASON22 · 04-06-2007, 11:28 PM

**special-K** · 04-06-2007, 11:30 PM

Leave it,stop looking at it so much,lol.

68 P.O.S. · 04-06-2007, 11:30 PM

I agree as well. Or maybe lower the rear to level it out. Sorry, I like 'em low...especially long beds!

rodstored-72 · 04-06-2007, 11:45 PM

agree with all the above. now start working on the rest of it.... good job

70GMCer · 04-07-2007, 07:21 AM

I vote to leave it as is also.......

Bishops Trucks · 04-07-2007, 07:25 AM

Leave it! Work on the body now.

manimal · 04-07-2007, 08:50 AM

ONE MORE VOTE!! Leave it the way it is! Looks great!
-Lance

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-07-2007, 08:52 AM

Just leave it alone, What was the question again?

**Palf70Step** · 04-07-2007, 08:55 AM

Leave it in my driveway. Issue solved

Like the others, it looks good as it. I'd save my money for other things.

7T2 · 04-07-2007, 08:59 AM

How did you lower it to begin with?

It looks to me like the front wheels are angled inward at the top. I'll bet if you adjusted that back out it would look a lot better to you, and it would also raise it up slightly. Check to see if there is any room to add shims behind the upper control arms.

**N2TRUX** · 04-07-2007, 09:56 AM

Raise it????

"What strange is this thing you speak of? There is no raise, just lower" -Yoda

Ram-Man · 04-07-2007, 10:17 AM

kbs71 · 04-07-2007, 10:24 AM

From another one...leave it.

bryanw1968 · 04-07-2007, 12:11 PM

Either leave it alone or drop the back 1" to make it level

Blue'72 · 04-07-2007, 01:21 PM

Well alright then, that's what I needed to hear..

THANKS ALL!

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Leave it,stop looking at it so much,lol.

You knew I was sitting on the driveway today with a cold one just staring at it didn't you..

I had just put an HEI in it and got it running great, and sat there for over an hour looking at it...

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How did you lower it to begin with?

It looks to me like the front wheels are angled inward at the top. I'll bet if you adjusted that back out it would look a lot better to you, and it would also raise it up slightly. Check to see if there is any room to add shims behind the upper control arms.

For now I had to go the cheapie way with just springs. They came at the height to set it where it is. Eventually I want to do the spindles, or go pick up a set of 2" drop lower control arms from Charlie's like I did on my '68 years ago. That with one coil cut makes for a real nice stance and ride. I haven't priced them out yet though..

The wheels angled in really bothers me. Specially sitting and looking at them for over an hour! That's on my list of things to check out. I'm sure I can fix that with some shims.

And finally;

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Either leave it alone or drop the back 1" to make it level

When I bought the springs I was told that this was the lowest I could go without modifying the panard bar or it would hit. I've had it weighted down to where it sits level and it made the 60 mile trip home with no problems..

Ultimately I'd like the back down lower.

corn · 04-07-2007, 01:41 PM

I thought you knew the rules! You cant go back up after you drop it! If you dont like the stance you will have to drop the rear some more. It looks great but I know how it goes. Can never leave them alone for long...

Blue'72 · 04-07-2007, 01:44 PM

Here are some pics for Richard.

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Blue'72 · 04-07-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

I thought you knew the rules! You cant go back up after you drop it! If you dont like the stance you will have to drop the rear some more. It looks great but I know how it goes. Can never leave them alone for long...

I've come to my senses!

Ole Blue 68 · 04-08-2007, 12:43 AM

What size tires are you running in the front?

Blue'72 · 04-08-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ole Blue 68

What size tires are you running in the front?

They're 235/60's, but I wish I had gone with either 235/70, or maybe 255/60's in the front. I don't know though.. Once the back is down more, maybe they'll be fine. The rear are 255/60's.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 04-08-2007, 11:29 AM

I would leave it as is .... I like a bit of a rake. I would put money that I budget towards other needs. This is MHO.

I do what you do .... I bench race too much and want to do things over at the end of the day that no one else can see.

Looks great and I'm not trying to be just a nice guy here.

esll

65-72 chevytoys · 04-08-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue'72

I've come to my senses!

Thats what we are here for.

chevyboy55 · 04-08-2007, 03:04 PM

Blue
I'd leave it the way it is.

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EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Here's my truck now; opinions needed pls! I would leave it as is .... I like a bit of a rake. I would put money that I budget towards other needs. This is MHO. I do what you do .... I bench race too much and want to do things over at the end of the day that no one else can see. Looks great and I'm not trying to be just a nice guy here. esll __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 04-08-2007 at 11:29 AM.

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