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gary67 · 05-13-2007, 05:22 PM

We bought a 71 truck it has a late model bed on it and 15 inch wheels. We are thinking of lowering it. The differences between front and back is 7 inches, between the top of the tire and the wheel well. we don't know if it has new springs is there any way to find out from the ground to a point on the frame
or the body what it should be or should i just start with new springs on back and go from there. also do you think the difference in the weight of the bed is a factor?

thanks
for any help.

st1x10 · 05-13-2007, 05:27 PM

Is the back 7 inches higher?

I would assume that the front springs are sagging quite a bit. LMC shows the difference at about 2 inches front to rear. Mine right now is much lower in the front than the back. I would suggest getting new front and rear spings for it. Check out Earlyclassic.com. They have good pieces.

PanelDeland · 05-13-2007, 07:41 PM

Another thing to check out is the wheel wells.They are different on the newer bed.Also some people line up the body line from the cab to bed,some don't,these things all make a difference in the stance.

05-13-2007, 05:22 PM	#1
gary67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: cedar hill tx Posts: 30	stance question We bought a 71 truck it has a late model bed on it and 15 inch wheels. We are thinking of lowering it. The differences between front and back is 7 inches, between the top of the tire and the wheel well. we don't know if it has new springs is there any way to find out from the ground to a point on the frame or the body what it should be or should i just start with new springs on back and go from there. also do you think the difference in the weight of the bed is a factor? thanks for any help.

05-13-2007, 05:27 PM	#2
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: stance question Is the back 7 inches higher? I would assume that the front springs are sagging quite a bit. LMC shows the difference at about 2 inches front to rear. Mine right now is much lower in the front than the back. I would suggest getting new front and rear spings for it. Check out Earlyclassic.com. They have good pieces. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

05-13-2007, 07:41 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: stance question Another thing to check out is the wheel wells.They are different on the newer bed.Also some people line up the body line from the cab to bed,some don't,these things all make a difference in the stance. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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