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-dylan-(OO==|==OO) · 10-26-2010, 03:40 PM

Im wanting to lower my 67 gmc and i want to kno how low u can go without bags and still have a decent ride? im gnna save up for bags in the mean time. include where u got ur parts, that wud be helpful

bguild · 10-26-2010, 03:54 PM

you could do what I plan to do.. Get 4 air bags and just run schrader valves to air them to the heigth you want.. Just a suggestion..Then get the valves and compressor and tanks later.

bguild · 10-26-2010, 04:25 PM

I guess I should point you in the right direction for your question.. You should be able to get lowering springs and drop spindles up front nad then lowering springs and blocks in the back.. I am unsure of the lowest possibilities for these trucks.. I know the lowest you can go with drop spindles is 2.5 inch or 3 inch if you convert to the 73 and later spindles. then in the back you could get 2 inch blocks.. The drop springs I am unsure on.. I have just springs on mine and its kind of low but not slammed. I could sell you my springs soon (-:

69 longhorn · 10-26-2010, 06:31 PM

On the cheep....you can cut 1 full ring off the bottom of the coils up front(gives about a 2 1/2" drop), then do a 2 " block on the rear. I trimmed the bump stops off my lower a arms, drill a hole & used a traction snubber for the new bumpstop. CrazyAL

**special-K** · 10-27-2010, 09:01 AM

Do you have coils?With coils you can go 6" in the rear w/o a notch,but must be careful because it could bottom out.5" is the practical limit.By using drop springs you keep a good ride.Heating or cutting springs takes springs that were designed to be taller and altering them which alters the ride in a negative way.The cheapest thing to do is wait and do what you really want.The suggestion of manual fill bags in place of coils is a good one.You will still need to notch the rear frame and drop spindles will help maintain proper geometry.

OARNGESI · 10-27-2010, 09:14 AM

You can go up to 6 in front and 8 in back
youll need
3in drop spindles
3in drop springs front
6in rear springs
2in blocks
adj panhard bar
bolt in c notch
shocks and relocaters

HERES AN IDEA HOW ITLL LOOK

10-26-2010, 03:40 PM	#1
-dylan-(OO==\|==OO) I dont drive fast,, I fly low! Join Date: May 2010 Location: sheperdsville KY Posts: 118	how low can u go without bags? Im wanting to lower my 67 gmc and i want to kno how low u can go without bags and still have a decent ride? im gnna save up for bags in the mean time. include where u got ur parts, that wud be helpful __________________ ____________ /_______\ (OO==\|\|==OO) 67 GMC CUSTOM,72 GMC...65 chevelle...65 fastback mustang...75 VEGA...90 lx mustang...90 supercoupe...90 jeep wrangler...04 mach 1 mustang...06 toyota tacoma...08 nissan altima

10-26-2010, 03:54 PM	#2
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: how low can u go without bags? you could do what I plan to do.. Get 4 air bags and just run schrader valves to air them to the heigth you want.. Just a suggestion..Then get the valves and compressor and tanks later. __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED Last edited by bguild; 10-26-2010 at 03:54 PM.

10-26-2010, 04:25 PM	#3
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: how low can u go without bags? I guess I should point you in the right direction for your question.. You should be able to get lowering springs and drop spindles up front nad then lowering springs and blocks in the back.. I am unsure of the lowest possibilities for these trucks.. I know the lowest you can go with drop spindles is 2.5 inch or 3 inch if you convert to the 73 and later spindles. then in the back you could get 2 inch blocks.. The drop springs I am unsure on.. I have just springs on mine and its kind of low but not slammed. I could sell you my springs soon (-: __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

10-26-2010, 06:31 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: how low can u go without bags? On the cheep....you can cut 1 full ring off the bottom of the coils up front(gives about a 2 1/2" drop), then do a 2 " block on the rear. I trimmed the bump stops off my lower a arms, drill a hole & used a traction snubber for the new bumpstop. CrazyAL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

10-27-2010, 09:01 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: how low can u go without bags? Do you have coils?With coils you can go 6" in the rear w/o a notch,but must be careful because it could bottom out.5" is the practical limit.By using drop springs you keep a good ride.Heating or cutting springs takes springs that were designed to be taller and altering them which alters the ride in a negative way.The cheapest thing to do is wait and do what you really want.The suggestion of manual fill bags in place of coils is a good one.You will still need to notch the rear frame and drop spindles will help maintain proper geometry. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-27-2010, 09:14 AM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: how low can u go without bags? You can go up to 6 in front and 8 in back youll need 3in drop spindles 3in drop springs front 6in rear springs 2in blocks adj panhard bar bolt in c notch shocks and relocaters HERES AN IDEA HOW ITLL LOOK Attached Images __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger Last edited by OARNGESI; 10-27-2010 at 09:16 AM.

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