i might need some help

[1969stepside]

ok here is whats up i bought these drpo springs(REAR) and i installed them on my 69 step and the front has 2-1/2 drop spindles with orginal springs and a v-8 and the back sits lower than the front and i wanted a even stance what can i do to change this?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345688

[cdowns]

either get drop front coils or cut those originals a bit at a time to get even stance or get taller rear tires to raise rear or shorter front tires to lower front

[BIG ORANGE]

Cut 1/2 round out of the bottom of the ft.spring and you will be fine and level......

[1969stepside]

so i am not the only one that has had this problem?

[cdowns]

Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE

Cut 1/2 round out of the bottom of the ft.spring and you will be fine and level......

wonder how can you say that for sure when he never listed how much the rear was down compared to the front??? must b a mind reader

[grs]

I dropped mine 2 1/2 inches in the front, 4 inches in the rear, and the truck sits higher in the rear.

[big mike71]

Originally Posted by cdowns

wonder how can you say that for sure when he never listed how much the rear was down compared to the front??? must b a mind reader

Man you crack me up.

[1969stepside]

the back looks about a inch shorter than the front

[KMACD71]

A 2.5 /3 drop should be higher in the back. My 2.5/4 is about an inch higher in the back. I also left my stock front springs on in the front. I think it's possible you have a 5 or more drop spring. Post some pics for us.

[1969stepside]

the link is the rear spring that i bought

[292farmer]

one thing what was the difference in height front to rear before the drop springs, its possible that they shipped a wrong size drop spring by accident.

[gonzo6869]

I just went to Eibachs website and they do not list rear springs for our trucks, only the fronts. I could be wrong, someone correct me if I am please. Those springs might be for another truck, because a 3" drop in the rear should give you a slight rake, about an inch to an inch and a half higher in the rear.

[292farmer]

ok so their 3 yr old used 3in drop springs?(i looked at link) i could be wrong but i bet sitting for three years under vehicle weight may have "squished" the springs plus in case i missed it did u put new springs in front? they may sit higher till they settle? have u touched the motor ie alum heads intake..lightening front end ie raising the front end? between the little raising in front and litttle sagging in rear might make up your prob? just voicing my thoughts hope they help more then they confuse...

[1969stepside]

the orginal front springs are from 72 so what would be better lower the front more or raise the back i will try to post pics

[292farmer]

do u like the height of the front or the rear more right now? (minus the height difference) if u like the fronts height raise the back, if u like the rears height lower the front. that'd be my advice that way u get the look u want and the solution, not just a solution, and i got to deal with this damn look!?

[KMACD71]

Originally Posted by 1969stepside

the link is the rear spring that i bought

Just thinking the seller may have been mistaken as to what drop the rears he had where. Sounds like he had 3 inch drop spindles and three inch drop springs in the front.(6 inches)Seems odd that he only had 3 inch drop springs in the back. Hope you figure it out.