How low is LOW with a static drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddpile · 09-07-2009, 11:34 PM

I've decided with ECE 2 1/2" spindles and 1" coils up front and a leaf flip kit in the back, that my truck is just not low enough. I have a CPP C-notch in the back, and can soon pull a leaf or two or add a different shackle, but what about the front? I will be ordering 20's soon and want to get the ride height sorted out before to make sure I don't have rubbing issues. The frame and control arms and steering are all bone stock 72 stuff.

So those of you with the front ends in the weeds, show me what you got and tell me how you got it. Thanks!

nuke1 · 09-08-2009, 02:06 AM

mine has 2.5 spindles and 2 inche coils in front and 5 inch coils in the rear.

**lolife99** · 09-08-2009, 06:39 AM

My '69 swb has 2.5" spindles and 3" springs up front.

Tx Firefighter · 09-08-2009, 06:47 AM

I've had a bunch of truck with 2.5 spindles and 2 inch coils. Pics posted on here in the past 7 years. You can drive one anywhere, anytime. You can let your girlfriend drive it without worry, Whatever.

I've had a few with 2.5 spindles and 3 inch coils and they can get a bit worrisome. I drove my last 72 short bed 100k miles lowered 5.5 front 6 rear, but you will hit the control arms against the ground at times. If the road has a good hump in the center of the lane, you will likely rub it. After 100k miles, both of my lower control arms were beat back on the front flange a lot (like over an inch). If you put your wife or girlfriend driving it, they better be pretty watchful.

tcb-1 · 09-08-2009, 06:57 AM

front:
2.5" spindles
73-87 3" drop springs w/ 1/2 coil removed

rear:
6" coils
2" drop block
c notch

duceducenine · 09-08-2009, 11:40 AM

my 67 with a 5/7 drop
no issues......c-notched

muddpile · 09-10-2009, 11:57 PM

Thanks guys! I've decided to step it up to a 3" coil up front and do a 2" shackle in the back to achieve a new look.

muddpile · 09-18-2009, 12:46 AM

I'm pretty much decided to go with 3" springs/2.5" spindles up front and add a 2" shackle to my flip kit out back. Is anyone running 20's with a setup like this? And how wide/what backspace?

I have a 27" tall tire on my 3 1/2" front drop and they rub as they're wide (15x8 with 4" bs and 255/70/15). I'd like to go lower with 20's and not rub. Possible?

Thanks!

texanidiot25 · 09-18-2009, 03:01 AM

4/3-sh

I do more offroading than most lifted trucks plenty fine. Just stay out of ruts and the x-member won't hit the dirt.

muddpile · 09-20-2009, 11:24 AM

Duceducenine, do you have front inner fenders, and if so do the tires ever rub em, and what size rubber do you run?

09-07-2009, 11:34 PM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	How low is LOW with a static drop? I've decided with ECE 2 1/2" spindles and 1" coils up front and a leaf flip kit in the back, that my truck is just not low enough. I have a CPP C-notch in the back, and can soon pull a leaf or two or add a different shackle, but what about the front? I will be ordering 20's soon and want to get the ride height sorted out before to make sure I don't have rubbing issues. The frame and control arms and steering are all bone stock 72 stuff. So those of you with the front ends in the weeds, show me what you got and tell me how you got it. Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

09-08-2009, 02:06 AM	#2
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: How low is LOW with a static drop? mine has 2.5 spindles and 2 inche coils in front and 5 inch coils in the rear. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

09-08-2009, 06:39 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: How low is LOW with a static drop? My '69 swb has 2.5" spindles and 3" springs up front. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-08-2009, 06:47 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How low is LOW with a static drop? I've had a bunch of truck with 2.5 spindles and 2 inch coils. Pics posted on here in the past 7 years. You can drive one anywhere, anytime. You can let your girlfriend drive it without worry, Whatever. I've had a few with 2.5 spindles and 3 inch coils and they can get a bit worrisome. I drove my last 72 short bed 100k miles lowered 5.5 front 6 rear, but you will hit the control arms against the ground at times. If the road has a good hump in the center of the lane, you will likely rub it. After 100k miles, both of my lower control arms were beat back on the front flange a lot (like over an inch). If you put your wife or girlfriend driving it, they better be pretty watchful. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 09-08-2009 at 06:48 AM.

09-08-2009, 06:57 AM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: How low is LOW with a static drop? front: 2.5" spindles 73-87 3" drop springs w/ 1/2 coil removed rear: 6" coils 2" drop block c notch __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

09-08-2009, 11:40 AM	#6
duceducenine Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: el sobrante CA 94803 Posts: 284	Re: How low is LOW with a static drop? my 67 with a 5/7 drop no issues......c-notched Last edited by duceducenine; 12-31-2010 at 01:43 PM.

09-10-2009, 11:57 PM	#7
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: How low is LOW with a static drop? Thanks guys! I've decided to step it up to a 3" coil up front and do a 2" shackle in the back to achieve a new look. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

09-18-2009, 12:46 AM	#8
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: How low is LOW with a static drop? I'm pretty much decided to go with 3" springs/2.5" spindles up front and add a 2" shackle to my flip kit out back. Is anyone running 20's with a setup like this? And how wide/what backspace? I have a 27" tall tire on my 3 1/2" front drop and they rub as they're wide (15x8 with 4" bs and 255/70/15). I'd like to go lower with 20's and not rub. Possible? Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

09-18-2009, 03:01 AM	#9
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: How low is LOW with a static drop? 4/3-sh I do more offroading than most lifted trucks plenty fine. Just stay out of ruts and the x-member won't hit the dirt. Last edited by texanidiot25; 09-18-2009 at 03:03 AM.

09-20-2009, 11:24 AM	#10
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: How low is LOW with a static drop? Duceducenine, do you have front inner fenders, and if so do the tires ever rub em, and what size rubber do you run? __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

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