Some questions about CCSB conversion (in progress) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Devillusion · 02-22-2012, 02:29 AM

Already well into my project (see Project: Crew'd Attitude)

Have some questions though...

What did everyone do about the ebrake cable length? suburban rear cables? or?

Has anyone put 1/2 ton coils in the front of a 1 ton? What drop did you get with stock springs? or did you use drop coils? Measurements from rocker would be cool if possible....

Any direction would be appreciated, searched but came up with nothing.

rs72z · 02-22-2012, 08:45 AM

Posted in your build thread. I think the 1/2 ton springs are shorter than the 1 ton springs that would require moving the hangers, i think.
I havent done anything on the ebrake cable yet.
I used 2" springs and 3" spindles in the front and a flip in the rear. Thinking about some bags for the rear for towing.

Devillusion · 02-22-2012, 09:44 PM

Was speaking of the fronts actually....sorry, should have been more clear.

So you kep the 1 ton springs in the front then? What did you do with the blue/silver reg cab?

Any chance you have measurements to compare?

Thanks!

rs72z · 02-22-2012, 09:52 PM

On the dually i used 2" dropped springs and 3" spindles.
The 87 1/2 ton i cut 1 coil from the stock springs.
I will go check the measurements.

rs72z · 02-22-2012, 10:02 PM

Ok. 1 ton is 9" from rocker to ground with 235-75-16.
the 1/2 ton is 10" with 255-50-17.
I think i have something backwards 1 ton is lower than 1/2 ton?

Not for long though, after the dually is done the 1/2 is getting a little attention.

SCOTI · 02-22-2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs72z

Ok. 1 ton is 9" from rocker to ground with 235-75-16.
the 1/2 ton is 10" with 255-50-17.
I think i have something backwards 1 ton is lower than 1/2 ton?

Not for long though, after the dually is done the 1/2 is getting a little attention.

Specifics might be extra help here. Where was your dimension pulled from? Rocker area @ the front, middle, or rear of the cab?

1/2 ton springs could be used in place of the 1-ton stuff but how much drop to expect will depend on what drivetrain you have & what springs you use (new or 'aged').

Devillusion · 02-23-2012, 02:10 AM

hmmmm, well mine with bell tech spindles, and 1/2 a ring cut off the tons I sit 12" to the ground with 235/85/16s

What the hell?

rs72z · 02-23-2012, 08:28 AM

Front of thre rocker to the pinch right behind the fender. The drop springs i used were for a 1/2 ton also. Those 285"s are pretty tall also.

SCOTI · 02-23-2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs72z

Those 285"s are pretty tall also.

rs72z's 235-75's = 29.87"
Devillusion's 235-85's = 31.72"

02-22-2012, 02:29 AM	#1
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Some questions about CCSB conversion (in progress) Already well into my project (see Project: Crew'd Attitude) Have some questions though... What did everyone do about the ebrake cable length? suburban rear cables? or? Has anyone put 1/2 ton coils in the front of a 1 ton? What drop did you get with stock springs? or did you use drop coils? Measurements from rocker would be cool if possible.... Any direction would be appreciated, searched but came up with nothing. __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

02-22-2012, 08:45 AM	#2
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: Some questions about CCSB conversion (in progress) Posted in your build thread. I think the 1/2 ton springs are shorter than the 1 ton springs that would require moving the hangers, i think. I havent done anything on the ebrake cable yet. I used 2" springs and 3" spindles in the front and a flip in the rear. Thinking about some bags for the rear for towing.

02-22-2012, 09:44 PM	#3
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: Some questions about CCSB conversion (in progress) Was speaking of the fronts actually....sorry, should have been more clear. So you kep the 1 ton springs in the front then? What did you do with the blue/silver reg cab? Any chance you have measurements to compare? Thanks! __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

02-22-2012, 09:52 PM	#4
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: Some questions about CCSB conversion (in progress) On the dually i used 2" dropped springs and 3" spindles. The 87 1/2 ton i cut 1 coil from the stock springs. I will go check the measurements.

02-22-2012, 10:02 PM	#5
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: Some questions about CCSB conversion (in progress) Ok. 1 ton is 9" from rocker to ground with 235-75-16. the 1/2 ton is 10" with 255-50-17. I think i have something backwards 1 ton is lower than 1/2 ton? Not for long though, after the dually is done the 1/2 is getting a little attention.

02-23-2012, 02:10 AM	#7
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: Some questions about CCSB conversion (in progress) hmmmm, well mine with bell tech spindles, and 1/2 a ring cut off the tons I sit 12" to the ground with 235/85/16s What the hell? __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

02-23-2012, 08:28 AM	#8
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: Some questions about CCSB conversion (in progress) Front of thre rocker to the pinch right behind the fender. The drop springs i used were for a 1/2 ton also. Those 285"s are pretty tall also.

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