Drop height questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sicboy · 10-21-2009, 01:21 PM

I've searched but haven't found a definitive answer.

What is the most I can drop the front by using just drop spindles and shorter springs? Im not interested in bagging.

What is the most I can drop the rear using shorter springs and blocks only? What height spring and what size block should I use? Not interested in notching the frame or using bags.

SIR · 10-21-2009, 01:44 PM

...HOWDY FROM SOUTHERN OREGON! after everything setteled down I found a 4/4 drop with springs & spindles works just fine....

63whoopie · 10-21-2009, 03:00 PM

you can go lower; I have seen drop spindles in both 2" and 2.5" sizes, and front springs that drop 1", 2" and even 3" 's. For the rear, I have found the 1- 5" drop springs... maybe more, I can't remember. Obviously, the guys here know more about it, since I have only priced it out and been studying it.

LMC has the 2.5" spindles, and springs 1" & 2" front, with 3, 4, & 5" drop for the read. They recommend a notch kit for anything over 5", and with 4" and over, a set of their shorter shocks.

This is an example of the types of availability. LMC, Brothers, Chevy Duty, Harmons, etc. all sell these things, I believe (my memory of my parts catalogs list.)

Nailz · 10-21-2009, 04:50 PM

63 whoopie is right on the money. Im at 5.5/7 and its about as low as you can go. The ride is good but if im going to fast and hit a bump i rub up front, and getting out of driveways i think i scrape my crossmember. Mines notched too.

chevyguys · 10-21-2009, 05:52 PM

I would agree that 5.5 and 7 is about as low as you can go... Mine is 4.5" front and 6" rear. front is 2.5" spindles and 2" springs, Rear is 5" springs and 1" block (this way I still have some spring travel. Rear is not c-notched.

Early Classic Enterprise's has great parts and service. I made the mistake of going through CPP. My buddy went through Early classic Enterprises and his stuff was of a much high quality for about the same price. CPP's rotors and calipers and bearings are junk. For the most part everything else was ok.

ECE also has stance photo's online here:

http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...=Stance+Photos

Tx Firefighter · 10-21-2009, 06:35 PM

I've done 3 inch spindles and 3 inch springs in the front for a 6 inch total. It's very low and required a good bit of attention to not hitting the front crossmember on things.

In the back, a 6 inch spring is no problem.

70 Suburban · 10-22-2009, 01:32 PM

If you lower the wheel opening in the front it will look like a massive drop.

Roadhammer · 10-22-2009, 05:58 PM

SO, Not to high jack but its on topic. If you wanna be low and you plan on buying springs and spindles later but you are say......ummmmmmm....whats the word.....ohya Impatient...What are your thoughts on heating up the spring how bad does this turn out.

Obviously ghetto and redneck...But would it suffice for the Low needs of a broke person?

LOL

Jory

MXmaniac · 10-23-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadhammer

SO, Not to high jack but its on topic. If you wanna be low and you plan on buying springs and spindles later but you are say......ummmmmmm....whats the word.....ohya Impatient...What are your thoughts on heating up the spring how bad does this turn out.

Obviously ghetto and redneck...But would it suffice for the Low needs of a broke person?

LOL

Jory

Don't heat them, cut them.

10-21-2009, 01:21 PM	#1
Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	Drop height questions I've searched but haven't found a definitive answer. What is the most I can drop the front by using just drop spindles and shorter springs? Im not interested in bagging. What is the most I can drop the rear using shorter springs and blocks only? What height spring and what size block should I use? Not interested in notching the frame or using bags. __________________ Project Build (1): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362482 Project build (2): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370985 “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...Wow, What a Ride!” - Hunter S. Thompson

10-21-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Drop height questions ...HOWDY FROM SOUTHERN OREGON! after everything setteled down I found a 4/4 drop with springs & spindles works just fine.... Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

10-21-2009, 03:00 PM	#3
63whoopie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 37	Re: Drop height questions you can go lower; I have seen drop spindles in both 2" and 2.5" sizes, and front springs that drop 1", 2" and even 3" 's. For the rear, I have found the 1- 5" drop springs... maybe more, I can't remember. Obviously, the guys here know more about it, since I have only priced it out and been studying it. LMC has the 2.5" spindles, and springs 1" & 2" front, with 3, 4, & 5" drop for the read. They recommend a notch kit for anything over 5", and with 4" and over, a set of their shorter shocks. This is an example of the types of availability. LMC, Brothers, Chevy Duty, Harmons, etc. all sell these things, I believe (my memory of my parts catalogs list.)

10-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#4
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: Drop height questions 63 whoopie is right on the money. Im at 5.5/7 and its about as low as you can go. The ride is good but if im going to fast and hit a bump i rub up front, and getting out of driveways i think i scrape my crossmember. Mines notched too.

10-21-2009, 05:52 PM	#5
chevyguys I Got it BAD! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MESA, AZ Posts: 205	Re: Drop height questions I would agree that 5.5 and 7 is about as low as you can go... Mine is 4.5" front and 6" rear. front is 2.5" spindles and 2" springs, Rear is 5" springs and 1" block (this way I still have some spring travel. Rear is not c-notched. Early Classic Enterprise's has great parts and service. I made the mistake of going through CPP. My buddy went through Early classic Enterprises and his stuff was of a much high quality for about the same price. CPP's rotors and calipers and bearings are junk. For the most part everything else was ok. ECE also has stance photo's online here: http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...=Stance+Photos __________________ Build Thread: http://www.chevyguys.com Last edited by chevyguys; 10-21-2009 at 05:57 PM. Reason: typo

10-21-2009, 06:35 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Drop height questions I've done 3 inch spindles and 3 inch springs in the front for a 6 inch total. It's very low and required a good bit of attention to not hitting the front crossmember on things. In the back, a 6 inch spring is no problem. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-22-2009, 01:32 PM	#7
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Drop height questions If you lower the wheel opening in the front it will look like a massive drop. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

10-22-2009, 05:58 PM	#8
Roadhammer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coaldale Alberta Posts: 174	Re: Drop height questions SO, Not to high jack but its on topic. If you wanna be low and you plan on buying springs and spindles later but you are say......ummmmmmm....whats the word.....ohya Impatient...What are your thoughts on heating up the spring how bad does this turn out. Obviously ghetto and redneck...But would it suffice for the Low needs of a broke person? LOL Jory Last edited by Roadhammer; 10-22-2009 at 05:59 PM.

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