What's the lowdown on lowering? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alan in Florida · 09-17-2007, 02:08 PM

I'm debating on wheather to lower my truck (68). Intrested in any and all opinions. I really don't want to slam it to the ground, just use the 2 1/2" drop spindles. Also, if you drop the front 2 1/2", do you drop the rear the same? I'm not seeing any kits to drop the rear 2 1/2". (I see 4" or 5" )

72BlckButy · 09-17-2007, 02:13 PM

In most cases no. It completely depends on the owner and the look they are going for. Most kits will allow for a little rake, a lot of rake or a level look. Rake meaning the front is lower than the rear.

Be sure to look at ECE: www. earlyclassic.com

Lots of great parts.

Do a search in the suspension section, and you will find a thread with pics of trucks and different suspension layouts.

By the way.... welcome to the board!

70short · 09-17-2007, 02:41 PM

I believe that if you use drop spindles you need to convert to disk brakes.

72BlckButy · 09-17-2007, 02:48 PM

72BlckButy · 09-17-2007, 02:57 PM

http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...=Stance+Photos

Use this link for stance photos.

ChevLoRay · 09-17-2007, 08:22 PM

I will testify that ECE stuff is good. Their tech helpline is outstanding. When I received the wrong part, a phone call to them had the correct part in transit, along with the return label that I would have to have the get them to pick up the wrong part. No questions....just good service.

You will have to decide HOW you want to achieve your drop....springs, spindles or A-frames. Springs will be cheapest. Spindles will let you change from drums to discs. You can combine some parts to get it even lower. ECE will get you down by 3.5 inches with spindles and springs.

**67 cst swb** · 09-17-2007, 10:00 PM

Check out this thread, I just went through some lowering questions... more about what looks right for my liking, but... hope this helps.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=257959

**Boog** · 09-17-2007, 10:15 PM

I've got the itch to buy the goods to lower my 69 step but I know I should wait until I get it all assembled to better determine how much drop I want. You just can't tell how much those nearly 40 yr old springs have sagged....
If 2 1/2" spindles get mine sitting like SeeTen and 70SeeTen's trucks then that's probably what I'll be getting. It's enough for me.

09-17-2007, 02:08 PM	#1
Alan in Florida Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kissimmee, Florida Posts: 3	What's the lowdown on lowering? I'm debating on wheather to lower my truck (68). Intrested in any and all opinions. I really don't want to slam it to the ground, just use the 2 1/2" drop spindles. Also, if you drop the front 2 1/2", do you drop the rear the same? I'm not seeing any kits to drop the rear 2 1/2". (I see 4" or 5" )

09-17-2007, 02:13 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What's the lowdown on lowering? In most cases no. It completely depends on the owner and the look they are going for. Most kits will allow for a little rake, a lot of rake or a level look. Rake meaning the front is lower than the rear. Be sure to look at ECE: www. earlyclassic.com Lots of great parts. Do a search in the suspension section, and you will find a thread with pics of trucks and different suspension layouts. By the way.... welcome to the board! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-17-2007, 02:41 PM	#3
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: What's the lowdown on lowering? I believe that if you use drop spindles you need to convert to disk brakes. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

09-17-2007, 02:48 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What's the lowdown on lowering? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-17-2007, 02:57 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What's the lowdown on lowering? http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...=Stance+Photos Use this link for stance photos. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-17-2007, 08:22 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What's the lowdown on lowering? I will testify that ECE stuff is good. Their tech helpline is outstanding. When I received the wrong part, a phone call to them had the correct part in transit, along with the return label that I would have to have the get them to pick up the wrong part. No questions....just good service. You will have to decide HOW you want to achieve your drop....springs, spindles or A-frames. Springs will be cheapest. Spindles will let you change from drums to discs. You can combine some parts to get it even lower. ECE will get you down by 3.5 inches with spindles and springs. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-17-2007, 10:00 PM	#7
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: What's the lowdown on lowering? Check out this thread, I just went through some lowering questions... more about what looks right for my liking, but... hope this helps. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=257959 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

09-17-2007, 10:15 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,140	Re: What's the lowdown on lowering? I've got the itch to buy the goods to lower my 69 step but I know I should wait until I get it all assembled to better determine how much drop I want. You just can't tell how much those nearly 40 yr old springs have sagged.... If 2 1/2" spindles get mine sitting like SeeTen and 70SeeTen's trucks then that's probably what I'll be getting. It's enough for me. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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