Droppin the 71 LWB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mowdigger · 01-30-2008, 12:28 PM

I'm new to the site and would like some input on lowering my 71 long bed C10. I am planning on starting with a set of drop spindles, probably 2 1/2 drops. I'm going to run 15x8 chevy rallys all the way around. I haven't made a tire size choice yet. I would like to go as low as possible without C notching the frame. The truck has a small block in it if that makes a difference. One other thing, I read that I could change to 73-87 spindles fairly easy. What are the advantages to this and how easy is it to do and what parts will I need to do it. If you have any pictures to go along with the reply I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks
Mowdigger

72BlckButy · 01-30-2008, 12:48 PM

Some of the best information can be picked up from Early Classic Enterprises. They offer great parts, great prices, and excellent service and support. On their site they offer different ride height pics for you to look at. I'm planning on installing a 4.5/6 kit from ECE on my '72 truck.

If I recall correctly you only have to swap the ball joints and the 73-87 spindles will fit, I will let some of the other members chime in on this though.

HotRodYJ · 01-31-2008, 01:40 AM

TRE's are different and upper BJ's are supposed to be different. On my 71 , I'm running the 73-87 spindles and both of my BJ were actually okay and fit perfectly. Outer TRE's is all I had to change.

01-30-2008, 12:28 PM	#1
Mowdigger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mt. Auburn, Il Posts: 127	Droppin the 71 LWB I'm new to the site and would like some input on lowering my 71 long bed C10. I am planning on starting with a set of drop spindles, probably 2 1/2 drops. I'm going to run 15x8 chevy rallys all the way around. I haven't made a tire size choice yet. I would like to go as low as possible without C notching the frame. The truck has a small block in it if that makes a difference. One other thing, I read that I could change to 73-87 spindles fairly easy. What are the advantages to this and how easy is it to do and what parts will I need to do it. If you have any pictures to go along with the reply I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Mowdigger

01-30-2008, 12:48 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Droppin the 71 LWB Some of the best information can be picked up from Early Classic Enterprises. They offer great parts, great prices, and excellent service and support. On their site they offer different ride height pics for you to look at. I'm planning on installing a 4.5/6 kit from ECE on my '72 truck. If I recall correctly you only have to swap the ball joints and the 73-87 spindles will fit, I will let some of the other members chime in on this though. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-30-2008 at 12:51 PM.

01-31-2008, 01:40 AM	#3
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: Droppin the 71 LWB TRE's are different and upper BJ's are supposed to be different. On my 71 , I'm running the 73-87 spindles and both of my BJ were actually okay and fit perfectly. Outer TRE's is all I had to change. __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902

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