Lowering a 62 step-side - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

62 Barnfind · 12-17-2012, 06:33 PM

I want to lower my step-side. With the loosing the torsion bar what rear spring drop do I get to to make it level? I do not want to get a 4in drop and I can't get the same in the front. Any help would be great!

**grumpy** · 12-17-2012, 07:52 PM

I used Jeep TJ rear coils in my old 60.
With torsion turned down in front.
Just for reference.

61_FL_Apache · 12-17-2012, 09:01 PM

The downside of these drops is the tortion bar bolts hitting stuff. Mine only sit about 4" off the ground. That is fine most of the time, but I do have to watch some places I go.

I dont know about springs for the rear, I bagged mine. The adjutablility is nice, especially for the high spots in the road

62 Barnfind · 12-17-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

The downside of these drops is the tortion bar bolts hitting stuff. Mine only sit about 4" off the ground. That is fine most of the time, but I do have to watch some places I go.

I dont know about springs for the rear, I bagged mine. The adjutablility is nice, especially for the high spots in the road

I like the way your stance is and that is what I'm going for.Is your torsion bar bolts bent? I can see that it would be a problem letting them out. I am looking on changing the stance the cheapest way. I just don't want to by 4 in drop springs and the front sets higher.

61_FL_Apache · 12-17-2012, 09:43 PM

No they are not bent. They are tough bolts and can take a beating..

Here is a side pic of my truck after I bagged the rear. You can see the bolts hanging down in the middle.

12-17-2012, 06:33 PM	#1
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salado, Tx Posts: 1,375	Lowering a 62 step-side I want to lower my step-side. With the loosing the torsion bar what rear spring drop do I get to to make it level? I do not want to get a 4in drop and I can't get the same in the front. Any help would be great! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

12-17-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Lowering a 62 step-side I used Jeep TJ rear coils in my old 60. With torsion turned down in front. Just for reference. Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

12-17-2012, 09:01 PM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Lowering a 62 step-side The downside of these drops is the tortion bar bolts hitting stuff. Mine only sit about 4" off the ground. That is fine most of the time, but I do have to watch some places I go. I dont know about springs for the rear, I bagged mine. The adjutablility is nice, especially for the high spots in the road __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

12-17-2012, 09:43 PM	#5
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Lowering a 62 step-side No they are not bent. They are tough bolts and can take a beating.. Here is a side pic of my truck after I bagged the rear. You can see the bolts hanging down in the middle. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

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