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WinDancer · 12-31-2007, 08:39 PM

Is there a cost-effective way to drop the body front and rear without causing the exhaust system to drop with it?
Thanks

**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2008, 08:59 AM

If you are having to ask, it doesn't sound like you have the ability to do all the work yourself. If you have to have someone do the work, then cost efficiency on a body drop wouldn't be my priority.

Did you build a stainless exhaust and now want it lower? Sounds like your going to spend a dime to save a nickle.

WinDancer · 01-01-2008, 09:22 AM

Already made the adjustments I needed, just curious about an option I may have missed. Sounds like it wasn't a very good option.
Thanks

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-01-2008, 10:10 AM

you may want to check this thread out. I just looked and the pictures are gone, but maybe you could contact him and get the pics.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=256974

XXL · 01-01-2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinDancer

Is there a cost-effective way to drop the body front and rear without causing the exhaust system to drop with it?
Thanks

Actually, a body drop isn't going to affect your exhaust height since it's not part of your body.

crazy longhorn · 01-02-2008, 04:38 AM

You will need to drop the tail pipes, to go under the rear bumper.......or, run the pipes right through the bumper

I have 1 1/2" body drop on my old longhorn(probably would have done 3", but already have 4" off the top). To keep it all up tight, I popped a couple hole s in the rear bumper with a hole saw, & ran the pipes right through. It looks clean, & keeps the pcs off the pavement

crazyL

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Drop body, NOT suspension? If you are having to ask, it doesn't sound like you have the ability to do all the work yourself. If you have to have someone do the work, then cost efficiency on a body drop wouldn't be my priority. Did you build a stainless exhaust and now want it lower? Sounds like your going to spend a dime to save a nickle. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-01-2008, 09:22 AM	#3
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Drop body, NOT suspension? Already made the adjustments I needed, just curious about an option I may have missed. Sounds like it wasn't a very good option. Thanks __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

01-01-2008, 10:10 AM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Drop body, NOT suspension? you may want to check this thread out. I just looked and the pictures are gone, but maybe you could contact him and get the pics. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=256974 __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-02-2008, 04:38 AM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Drop body, NOT suspension? You will need to drop the tail pipes, to go under the rear bumper.......or, run the pipes right through the bumper I have 1 1/2" body drop on my old longhorn(probably would have done 3", but already have 4" off the top). To keep it all up tight, I popped a couple hole s in the rear bumper with a hole saw, & ran the pipes right through. It looks clean, & keeps the pcs off the pavement crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

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