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Dual quad · 10-25-2004, 05:59 PM

I'm going to lower my SWB, but I am undecided on the amount of drop and
wheel size. Please help me decide by posting a pic of your lowered truck
along with the following info...
Amount of Front drop
Amount of Rear drop
Manufacturer and type of drop (spindles, coils, bags, blocks, etc)
Wheel diameter, width, & offset (front/rear)
Tire size (front/rear)

Thanks in advance

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-25-2004, 06:02 PM

5/7 REMOVED SNUBBERS AND USED A TORCH TO HEAT THE SPRINGS

FT. 195 / 50 / 15 AND REAR IS A 225 / 60 / 15 ? ( HAD 295 / 50 / 15'S ON REAR )

Tx Firefighter · 10-25-2004, 06:11 PM

4.5 drop front using ECE spindles and Summit brand 73-87 truck 2 inch drop springs.

6 inch rear drop using complete ECE 6 inch kit with track bar and relocators.

15x8 inch wheels all around with 4.25 backspace

245/60/15 tires front
275/60/15 tires rear

greasemonkey · 10-25-2004, 06:42 PM

2 1/2" front, 3" rear.

*1972C10* · 10-25-2004, 06:49 PM

3/5 Drop All spings. HOpe to get some spindles and do it right way.

**tnblazerk5** · 10-25-2004, 07:20 PM

heres mine (sorry bout the pic ) front p225-70r15 28 1/2 in at the fender well
rear p275-50r15 and 27 1/2 at the fender well the rear need to come down on mine about a inch or 2
front spring cut and the bumps cut off and energy supension bumps put on and 4 1/2 inch blocks on the rear

*Randy70C-10* · 10-25-2004, 07:48 PM

Here's my wifes truck, 3 inch drop in the front and 4 in the back.

**lolife99** · 10-25-2004, 08:58 PM

ECE's 2.5 " spindle/2" spring, and 6" rear spring. ECE's adjustable track bar and rear shocks. In this pic,...7 and 8 inch ralleys with 215/70-15's and 275/60-15's.

SCOTI · 10-25-2004, 09:23 PM

6" front drop: spindles, 1 coil cut (6cyl springs), poly sway-bar bushings, disc conversion, 6.5" van ralleys w/215-70's
6+ rear drop: bags, 1.5" lowering blocks, adj. panhard bar, relocated stock shock mounts, 8" ralleys w/255-70's

**72 Super** · 10-25-2004, 09:29 PM

Here is my 72.It has 5 inch drop springs in the rear and at the time of this picture the front was roughly 4 with heated springs.It now has ECE drop spindles with 1 inch springs,but wish I would of went with the 2 inch.

Ray

haulna · 10-25-2004, 09:32 PM

3.5/5.5

Early classic front spindles, and coils up front.
Early Classic leafs and shackles in back.
15inch wheel tire setup.

Peregrine · 10-25-2004, 09:47 PM

4 in drop all around done the wrong way with corvette wheels, I'll get more info later. And I really like the truck 72 Super, us long beds gotta stick together :P

jhwkns · 10-25-2004, 09:52 PM

2"F/4"R I used ECE springs.

**72 Super** · 10-26-2004, 07:18 PM

Peregine,thanks for the complment.I like yours to and it looks like you got sweet truck yourself.Yes I am a longbed man myself but have had a few shortbeds too.

Ray

1968GMC · 10-26-2004, 08:09 PM

front 255/60/15 with 4.5 drop
rear 275/60/15 with 3 inch drop BUT i got stuff in the box for this pic and it went down anoter 3 inch so it looks like a 5-6 inch drop

theo70 · 10-26-2004, 08:44 PM

Cut coils & 2.5" CPP spindles up front, dearched leafs on the way...

gashog · 10-26-2004, 09:07 PM

Wow, there's some nice trucks on this thread.
my 69 has 2.5" McGaughys spindles up front and 3" drop springs and 1.5" lowering blocks with an adjustable track bar out back. 15X8 with 255 60's and 15X10 275 60's wheels and tires.

glock35ipsc · 10-26-2004, 09:41 PM

When she was still a LWB: 2.5" ECE spindles up front, 3" ECE springs and 1.5" lowering blocks in the rear. Front 15X7 and 255/60-15, rear 15x8 and 275/60-15.

When she wakes up from surgery as a SWB, I will probably drop the front another 1.5" with ECE coils, and replace the rear springs with 5" ECE coils, and lowering blocks as needed to suit my taste.

HeavyD · 10-26-2004, 10:19 PM

JHWKNS your truck is the exact look that I want..did you just use springs, or lowering spindles as well? What were all the parts you needed to order? Does it ride OK? Any problems with alignment or bottoming out? We have pretty bad roads up here...lots of huge holes!!

jhwkns · 10-26-2004, 11:41 PM

HeavyD... Springs only up front. Springs, an adjustable panhard, and shock relocaters on the rear. Koni shocks (that are getting a little tired after 7 years). The tires on the truck are 275/60's on 8" mags. I did the alignment myself. I'm satisfied with the ride, and there is no abnormal tire wear. I don't think anything more than a 2" front spring drop is practical, but 5" is no big deal in the rear. Get some good shocks they're worth the extra bucks. If you don't have a swaybar. They are cheap at the boneyard, and easy to install. J

HeavyD · 10-27-2004, 04:13 AM

Thanks J..man this post has a lot of nice looking trucks!

mcmlxix · 10-27-2004, 05:52 AM

4/6 drop from ECE
275/55/17 on 8.5" Impala SS wheels

special70gmc · 10-27-2004, 06:27 AM

4.5/ 6 using springs droped spindals and an axel flip out back

kxmotox247 · 10-27-2004, 08:14 AM

Air Ride Suspension
18 x 8's and 20 x 10's
3" Dropped spindles Front
C" Notch'd Rear

Dual quad · 10-27-2004, 12:15 PM

Thanks guys, some beautiful trucks here for sure. I was thinking ECE 4/6 beforehand, and am now pretty much decided that's the way I'll go. Now I've just got to figure out what size AR Torque Trust II's (15, 16, 17, 18) to go with.

10-25-2004, 05:59 PM	#1
Dual quad Smell that burnin' rubber Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	Please post a pic of your lowered truck I'm going to lower my SWB, but I am undecided on the amount of drop and wheel size. Please help me decide by posting a pic of your lowered truck along with the following info... Amount of Front drop Amount of Rear drop Manufacturer and type of drop (spindles, coils, bags, blocks, etc) Wheel diameter, width, & offset (front/rear) Tire size (front/rear) Thanks in advance

10-25-2004, 06:02 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	5/7 REMOVED SNUBBERS AND USED A TORCH TO HEAT THE SPRINGS FT. 195 / 50 / 15 AND REAR IS A 225 / 60 / 15 ? ( HAD 295 / 50 / 15'S ON REAR ) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-25-2004, 06:11 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	4.5 drop front using ECE spindles and Summit brand 73-87 truck 2 inch drop springs. 6 inch rear drop using complete ECE 6 inch kit with track bar and relocators. 15x8 inch wheels all around with 4.25 backspace 245/60/15 tires front 275/60/15 tires rear __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-25-2004, 06:42 PM	#4
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	2 1/2" front, 3" rear. Attached Images __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

10-25-2004, 06:49 PM	#5
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	3/5 Drop All spings. HOpe to get some spindles and do it right way. Last edited by 1972C10; 07-02-2007 at 01:12 AM.

10-25-2004, 07:20 PM	#6
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	heres mine (sorry bout the pic ) front p225-70r15 28 1/2 in at the fender well rear p275-50r15 and 27 1/2 at the fender well the rear need to come down on mine about a inch or 2 front spring cut and the bumps cut off and energy supension bumps put on and 4 1/2 inch blocks on the rear Last edited by tnblazerk5; 10-26-2004 at 09:12 PM.

10-25-2004, 07:48 PM	#7
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Here's my wifes truck, 3 inch drop in the front and 4 in the back. Attached Images

10-25-2004, 08:58 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	ECE's 4.5/6 drop ECE's 2.5 " spindle/2" spring, and 6" rear spring. ECE's adjustable track bar and rear shocks. In this pic,...7 and 8 inch ralleys with 215/70-15's and 275/60-15's. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-25-2004, 09:23 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	6" front drop: spindles, 1 coil cut (6cyl springs), poly sway-bar bushings, disc conversion, 6.5" van ralleys w/215-70's 6+ rear drop: bags, 1.5" lowering blocks, adj. panhard bar, relocated stock shock mounts, 8" ralleys w/255-70's Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-25-2004, 09:29 PM	#10
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Here is my 72.It has 5 inch drop springs in the rear and at the time of this picture the front was roughly 4 with heated springs.It now has ECE drop spindles with 1 inch springs,but wish I would of went with the 2 inch. Ray Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-25-2004, 09:32 PM	#11
haulna Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 267	3.5/5.5 Early classic front spindles, and coils up front. Early Classic leafs and shackles in back. 15inch wheel tire setup. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy SWB

10-25-2004, 09:47 PM	#12
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	4 in drop all around done the wrong way with corvette wheels, I'll get more info later. And I really like the truck 72 Super, us long beds gotta stick together :P Attached Images __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

10-25-2004, 09:52 PM	#13
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	2"F/4"R I used ECE springs. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

10-26-2004, 07:18 PM	#14
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Peregine,thanks for the complment.I like yours to and it looks like you got sweet truck yourself.Yes I am a longbed man myself but have had a few shortbeds too. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-26-2004, 08:09 PM	#15
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	front 255/60/15 with 4.5 drop rear 275/60/15 with 3 inch drop BUT i got stuff in the box for this pic and it went down anoter 3 inch so it looks like a 5-6 inch drop Attached Images



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10-26-2004, 08:44 PM	#16
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	Cut coils & 2.5" CPP spindles up front, dearched leafs on the way... Attached Images

10-26-2004, 09:07 PM	#17
gashog Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake co. california Posts: 192	Wow, there's some nice trucks on this thread. my 69 has 2.5" McGaughys spindles up front and 3" drop springs and 1.5" lowering blocks with an adjustable track bar out back. 15X8 with 255 60's and 15X10 275 60's wheels and tires. Attached Images __________________ 69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z

10-26-2004, 09:41 PM	#18
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	When she was still a LWB: 2.5" ECE spindles up front, 3" ECE springs and 1.5" lowering blocks in the rear. Front 15X7 and 255/60-15, rear 15x8 and 275/60-15. When she wakes up from surgery as a SWB, I will probably drop the front another 1.5" with ECE coils, and replace the rear springs with 5" ECE coils, and lowering blocks as needed to suit my taste. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-26-2004, 10:19 PM	#19
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	JHWKNS your truck is the exact look that I want..did you just use springs, or lowering spindles as well? What were all the parts you needed to order? Does it ride OK? Any problems with alignment or bottoming out? We have pretty bad roads up here...lots of huge holes!! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-26-2004, 11:41 PM	#20
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	HeavyD... Springs only up front. Springs, an adjustable panhard, and shock relocaters on the rear. Koni shocks (that are getting a little tired after 7 years). The tires on the truck are 275/60's on 8" mags. I did the alignment myself. I'm satisfied with the ride, and there is no abnormal tire wear. I don't think anything more than a 2" front spring drop is practical, but 5" is no big deal in the rear. Get some good shocks they're worth the extra bucks. If you don't have a swaybar. They are cheap at the boneyard, and easy to install. J __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

10-27-2004, 04:13 AM	#21
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Thanks J..man this post has a lot of nice looking trucks! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-27-2004, 05:52 AM	#22
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	4/6 drop from ECE 275/55/17 on 8.5" Impala SS wheels Attached Images __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-27-2004, 06:27 AM	#23
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	4.5/ 6 using springs droped spindals and an axel flip out back Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

10-27-2004, 08:14 AM	#24
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Air Ride Suspension 18 x 8's and 20 x 10's 3" Dropped spindles Front C" Notch'd Rear Attached Images __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

10-27-2004, 12:15 PM	#25
Dual quad Smell that burnin' rubber Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	Thanks guys, some beautiful trucks here for sure. I was thinking ECE 4/6 beforehand, and am now pretty much decided that's the way I'll go. Now I've just got to figure out what size AR Torque Trust II's (15, 16, 17, 18) to go with.

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