Stock ride height on 72 stepper?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

swiny20 · 11-09-2007, 08:41 PM

I have a 72 stepper that has been lowered, I'm assuming by heating springs or cutting them, I like the stance of the truck but it looks like the springs are wore or sag on one side in the back. I want to redo the supension all the way around but need to know where to start to get it back close to what it is. any advice is appreciated. Heres a pic

tcb-1 · 11-09-2007, 09:24 PM

my 69 step was 34" from floor to top of rear wheel well arch and the front was 32" to the top of the wheel well arch. that's with stock wheels, tires, and springs.

swiny20 · 11-09-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

my fairly 69 step was 34" from floor to top of rear wheel well arch and the front was 32" to the top of the wheel well arch. that's with stock wheels, tires, and springs.

Thanks for reply, I'm running 275/60/15 on 10in wheel, I just want to get close to the way it sits now. Not sure if just new springs or if need drop spindles too, don't know how low it actually is compared to stock

sodak69c10 · 11-09-2007, 10:04 PM

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this help?

swiny20 · 11-09-2007, 10:14 PM

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this help?

sure does just need to allow for the tire size difference I guess. thanks

Mondo · 11-10-2007, 12:20 AM

Looks like a 4/6 drop... you can buy 6inch drop rear coil springs (if it's not leaf springs). The front will take more than just springs. 2inch drop spring & 2 1/2inch drop spindle should give you the same stance with a good ride. Thats what I did. Look up Early Classics or Brothers for the kits.

Any heating of springs kills the ride..

swiny20 · 11-10-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mondo

Looks like a 4/6 drop... you can buy 6inch drop rear coil springs (if it's not leaf springs). The front will take more than just springs. 2inch drop spring & 2 1/2inch drop spindle should give you the same stance with a good ride. Thats what I did. Look up Early Classics or Brothers for the kits.

Any heating of springs kills the ride..

Yeah heating sucks, it really doesn't ride that bad but again it has become unlevel. This truck was lowered back in the 80's, I assume they didn't have drop springs and spindles then so I figure springs have had it. Thanks for the input.

68shortstep · 11-10-2007, 11:31 AM

Stone-stock height - shocks & springs (old original springs), but the truck was a six & 3-speed originally, & now a 350/350, so I feel like the front's sagged or weighted down a little extra, especially looking at the drawings above. Looks a bit "tail-high."

I'm "going low" a little in the future when the $$$ will allow.

11-09-2007, 08:41 PM	#1
swiny20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 35	Stock ride height on 72 stepper?? I have a 72 stepper that has been lowered, I'm assuming by heating springs or cutting them, I like the stance of the truck but it looks like the springs are wore or sag on one side in the back. I want to redo the supension all the way around but need to know where to start to get it back close to what it is. any advice is appreciated. Heres a pic Attached Images Last edited by swiny20; 11-09-2007 at 09:10 PM.

11-09-2007, 09:24 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Stock ride height on 72 stepper?? my 69 step was 34" from floor to top of rear wheel well arch and the front was 32" to the top of the wheel well arch. that's with stock wheels, tires, and springs. Last edited by tcb-1; 11-10-2007 at 07:07 AM.

11-09-2007, 10:04 PM	#4
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11-10-2007, 12:20 AM	#6
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Stock ride height on 72 stepper?? Looks like a 4/6 drop... you can buy 6inch drop rear coil springs (if it's not leaf springs). The front will take more than just springs. 2inch drop spring & 2 1/2inch drop spindle should give you the same stance with a good ride. Thats what I did. Look up Early Classics or Brothers for the kits. Any heating of springs kills the ride.. Last edited by Mondo; 11-10-2007 at 12:23 AM.

11-10-2007, 11:31 AM	#8
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Stock ride height on 72 stepper?? Stone-stock height - shocks & springs (old original springs), but the truck was a six & 3-speed originally, & now a 350/350, so I feel like the front's sagged or weighted down a little extra, especially looking at the drawings above. Looks a bit "tail-high." I'm "going low" a little in the future when the $$$ will allow. Attached Images Last edited by 68shortstep; 11-10-2007 at 11:33 AM. Reason: forgot photo

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