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greasemonkey · 10-19-2002, 06:53 PM

I realize that there are probably several posts on this subject, but I rarely until now visit the suspension board. Anyway, I was thinking about getting the 2/4 drop coils from Early Classic. I have a coil spring truck, and I am looking for a lower stance. What all is involved in changing over to drop coils? They do not mention any changes of other suspension parts in their catalog, i.e. shocks etc.
Thanks, John

riden2low · 10-19-2002, 11:40 PM

Mine is a 4/6. Had to put a c-section in the rear. The frame hit the diff. So I am in the process of getting the disc conversion done so I can get it up on the road and see how it rides. I don't think you have nothing to worry about on the 2/4. I would go with drop spindles in the front and keep your regular front springs and go with the 4" coils in the rear. This way if you want to go lower to just put the lower coils in.

73GMC · 10-20-2002, 11:24 AM

What all is involved in changing over to drop coils?

It is very basic overall, remove the old spring replace the new one. However, with a 4" drop, I would
a) get new shorter shocks or
b)get lowered shock mounts. This way you keep same ride feel.

Hope this helps.
Good luck

greasemonkey · 10-20-2002, 08:25 PM

Okay thanks, that cleared it up. I will probably get shorter shocks instead of relocating the mounts.

10-19-2002, 06:53 PM	#1
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Drop coil question I realize that there are probably several posts on this subject, but I rarely until now visit the suspension board. Anyway, I was thinking about getting the 2/4 drop coils from Early Classic. I have a coil spring truck, and I am looking for a lower stance. What all is involved in changing over to drop coils? They do not mention any changes of other suspension parts in their catalog, i.e. shocks etc. Thanks, John __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

10-20-2002, 08:25 PM	#4
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Okay thanks, that cleared it up. I will probably get shorter shocks instead of relocating the mounts. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

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10-19-2002, 11:40 PM	#2
riden2low Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Portland OR. Posts: 86	Mine is a 4/6. Had to put a c-section in the rear. The frame hit the diff. So I am in the process of getting the disc conversion done so I can get it up on the road and see how it rides. I don't think you have nothing to worry about on the 2/4. I would go with drop spindles in the front and keep your regular front springs and go with the 4" coils in the rear. This way if you want to go lower to just put the lower coils in.

10-20-2002, 11:24 AM	#3
73GMC Proud American Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Great State of Texas, USA Posts: 97	What all is involved in changing over to drop coils? It is very basic overall, remove the old spring replace the new one. However, with a 4" drop, I would a) get new shorter shocks or b)get lowered shock mounts. This way you keep same ride feel. Hope this helps. Good luck



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