6 inch static drop anyone ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

c10 custom · 10-03-2016, 11:51 PM

Hi everybody i was wanting to know if anyone has a 1967-72 chev truck with a 6 inch static drop in the front ?

scrappydoo2k2 · 10-04-2016, 08:40 AM

Wow, a 6" front static drop would likely require a front dropmember. I think 5" is as low as most have been able to go and maintain a semblance of drivability. A member here, Lolife, can opine more on this subject.

WarMonger · 10-04-2016, 10:52 AM

I think I have only seen that low in the front with the help of Porterbuilt?

plastercracker · 10-04-2016, 11:02 AM

i have 3 inch drop springs and 2 1/2 inch cpp drop spindles in front and 6 inch drop springs in rear. and adjustable track bar. it rides real nice and took alignment no problem.

hardwaycooke · 10-04-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by c10 custom

Hi everybody i was wanting to know if anyone has a 1967-72 chev truck with a 6 inch static drop in the front ?

I had 5 3/4 and the a arms were 1/2 can off ground. Had to be really careful....put in new engine and went back up to 4 1/2 and much happier

Fatherof3 · 10-04-2016, 12:07 PM

AnotherWs6 · 10-04-2016, 02:37 PM

What does dropping just the last foot of the frame up front accomplish?

n33k0 · 10-04-2016, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherWs6

What does dropping just the last foot of the frame up front accomplish?

My guess would be to keep the bumper mounting location where it would normally be on a stock frame. I don't know much about drop members, but I do know that's some wicked modification to the frame!

BossHogg69 · 10-04-2016, 02:53 PM

It leaves the core support where it belongs so the front sheetmetal will still bolt up/line up to the cab.

fwiw, I originally had a 5.5" drop (3" CPP spring/2.5" CPP spindle & a big block chevy) on the front of my truck and the x-member/lower A-arms were very close to the ground. I ended up raising the front up almost an inch with some 2" Hotchkis springs.

AnotherWs6 · 10-04-2016, 03:06 PM

It's essentially dropping the core support, correct? So wouldnt the front end sheet metal then be off compared to the cab sheet metal?

I get the concept of getting the body down rather than the suspension, thus keeping your control arms off of the ground. Just not getting how it ends up working.

BossHogg69 · 10-04-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherWs6

It's essentially dropping the core support, correct? So wouldnt the front end sheet metal then be off compared to the cab sheet metal?

I get the concept of getting the body down rather than the suspension, thus keeping your control arms off of the ground. Just not getting how it ends up working.

Negative, he's raising up the front cross member only (and the suspension bolted to it) in relation to the rest of the truck (see pic 1 & 2). The core support and framerails under the cab & bed keep the same relationship.

AnotherWs6 · 10-04-2016, 03:18 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhh, I see. He's cutting both ends. Now that makes sense to me.

Fatherof3 · 10-04-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherWs6

Ahhhhhhhhhh, I see. He's cutting both ends. Now that makes sense to me.

The pictures aren't mine, sorry I didn't add an explanation.

Z'ing the frame used to be more popular before air bags and after market crossmembers.

Lots of fabrication but done right makes for a nice driving low truck with reasonable clearance.

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AnotherWs6 · 10-05-2016, 09:36 AM

Cool. But that basically shoves everything higher in the engine bay, right? Things must get pretty cramped.

Fatherof3 · 10-05-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AnotherWs6

Cool. But that basically shoves everything higher in the engine bay, right? Things must get pretty cramped.

Yes, plenty of room in the engine bay

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10-03-2016, 11:51 PM	#1
c10 custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lethbridge Montana Posts: 259	6 inch static drop anyone ? Hi everybody i was wanting to know if anyone has a 1967-72 chev truck with a 6 inch static drop in the front ?

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scrappydoo2k2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Dallas, TX Posts: 25	Re: 6 inch static drop anyone ? Wow, a 6" front static drop would likely require a front dropmember. I think 5" is as low as most have been able to go and maintain a semblance of drivability. A member here, Lolife, can opine more on this subject.

10-04-2016, 10:52 AM	#3
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: 6 inch static drop anyone ? I think I have only seen that low in the front with the help of Porterbuilt? __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

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plastercracker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Conneaut Township Posts: 98	Re: 6 inch static drop anyone ? i have 3 inch drop springs and 2 1/2 inch cpp drop spindles in front and 6 inch drop springs in rear. and adjustable track bar. it rides real nice and took alignment no problem.

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AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	Re: 6 inch static drop anyone ? What does dropping just the last foot of the frame up front accomplish? __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.

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BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: 6 inch static drop anyone ? It leaves the core support where it belongs so the front sheetmetal will still bolt up/line up to the cab. fwiw, I originally had a 5.5" drop (3" CPP spring/2.5" CPP spindle & a big block chevy) on the front of my truck and the x-member/lower A-arms were very close to the ground. I ended up raising the front up almost an inch with some 2" Hotchkis springs. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

10-04-2016, 03:06 PM	#10
AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	Re: 6 inch static drop anyone ? It's essentially dropping the core support, correct? So wouldnt the front end sheet metal then be off compared to the cab sheet metal? I get the concept of getting the body down rather than the suspension, thus keeping your control arms off of the ground. Just not getting how it ends up working. __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.

10-04-2016, 03:18 PM	#12
AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	Re: 6 inch static drop anyone ? Ahhhhhhhhhh, I see. He's cutting both ends. Now that makes sense to me. __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.

10-05-2016, 09:36 AM	#14
AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	Re: 6 inch static drop anyone ? Cool. But that basically shoves everything higher in the engine bay, right? Things must get pretty cramped. __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.

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