The best lowering springs for the money? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

epashhans · 08-07-2009, 07:20 PM

Who has them? Anyone had good or bad luck out there? I am going to take out the poorly chopped up ones the PO did and put in a 3/5.

big_al_71 · 08-07-2009, 07:28 PM

Early Classics in my truck and so far very smooth....

KcLevi · 08-07-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Early Classics in my truck and so far very smooth....

Im interested also as I plan do the same. Do you hAVE 3/5 drop?

threeonthetree · 08-07-2009, 08:59 PM

im thinking about doing a drop kit on my truck also
i was looking around cpp seems like they have good drop springs and kits and they seem to be the cheapest around.
i was going to do a 3/5 drop
but only buying the rear springs and cutting the front ones

big_al_71 · 08-07-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KcLevi

Im interested also as I plan do the same. Do you hAVE 3/5 drop?

I went with the 4/6 kit super happy with it....

big mike71 · 08-07-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I went with the 4/6 kit super happy with it....

What else did you have to change, besides the springs.

threeonthetree · 08-07-2009, 09:26 PM

U need lower shocks and ajustable trac bar

big_al_71 · 08-07-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

What else did you have to change, besides the springs.

Mike
I replaced the spindles, rear shock relocators, panhard bar, four shocks and springs.

big mike71 · 08-07-2009, 10:54 PM

Thanks Al, I want to lower mine but I don't want to get in over my head.

jbristo67 · 08-08-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Mike
I replaced the spindles, rear shock relocators, panhard bar, four shocks and springs.

Did you notch your frame

cdowns · 08-08-2009, 08:37 AM

it makes sence with the front suspension apart to replace ball joints tierod ends and other parts with 40years of wear on them so you get the best possible ride with little to no slop

**70cst** · 08-08-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Mike
I replaced the spindles, rear shock relocators, panhard bar, four shocks and springs.

I did the same with the Circuit Rider ....4"/6" drop Not to much...Not to little...Just right.

big_al_71 · 08-08-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jbristo67

Did you notch your frame

Not yet,,,I might in the future because it is close maybe two inches betweent the frame and the diff.

One more thing I agree with cdowns as I changed EVERYTHING while in the front new ball joints, new tie rods inner and outers, new calipers, hoses, wheel bearings inners and outers. In the rear I also added the shock relocators...

big_al_71 · 08-08-2009, 09:47 AM

some pictures of the build could be seen here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post3434315

redbaron69 · 08-08-2009, 09:50 AM

sharp ride there big al. i got all the replacement parts for my front except the a-arm shafts. did you replace these also? just wondering if i need to pick some of these up before i start.

big_al_71 · 08-08-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by redbaron69

sharp ride there big al. i got all the replacement parts for my front except the a-arm shafts. did you replace these also? just wondering if i need to pick some of these up before i start.

I had replaced mine last year when I re-did the truck so I would suggest to get new ones..

68Stepbed · 08-08-2009, 12:04 PM

I did a 3.5/5 on my truck with stuff from ECE. ECE stuff may be a tad pricier than CPP, but they make up for it in customer support and overall knowledge. ECE specializes in 63-72 suspension whereas CPP makes stuff for everything. I've got no complaints with anything from ECE or their customer service. I've bought stuff from CPP before, and when I called back about an issue, they didn't have much advice and weren't very helpful.

My suspension components are as listed:
FRONT
-2.5" drop spindles
-1" drop springs
-KYB shocks

REAR
-5" drop springs
-shock relocater kit
-Super Track bar kit
-KYB shocks

I didn't notch the rear nor do I need to. I have plenty of clearance even with stock bumpstops.

threeonthetree · 08-08-2009, 12:44 PM

That's a nice stepper right there!

08-07-2009, 07:20 PM	#1
epashhans Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MT Posts: 319	The best lowering springs for the money? Who has them? Anyone had good or bad luck out there? I am going to take out the poorly chopped up ones the PO did and put in a 3/5. __________________ '67 C-10 Shorty - 454, 5spd, and speed holes!

08-07-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: The best lowering springs for the money? Early Classics in my truck and so far very smooth.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-07-2009, 08:59 PM	#4
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: The best lowering springs for the money? im thinking about doing a drop kit on my truck also i was looking around cpp seems like they have good drop springs and kits and they seem to be the cheapest around. i was going to do a 3/5 drop but only buying the rear springs and cutting the front ones __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

08-07-2009, 09:26 PM	#7
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: The best lowering springs for the money? U need lower shocks and ajustable trac bar __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

08-07-2009, 10:54 PM	#9
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: The best lowering springs for the money? Thanks Al, I want to lower mine but I don't want to get in over my head. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

08-08-2009, 08:37 AM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: The best lowering springs for the money? it makes sence with the front suspension apart to replace ball joints tierod ends and other parts with 40years of wear on them so you get the best possible ride with little to no slop __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-08-2009, 09:47 AM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: The best lowering springs for the money? some pictures of the build could be seen here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post3434315 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-08-2009, 09:50 AM	#15
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: The best lowering springs for the money? sharp ride there big al. i got all the replacement parts for my front except the a-arm shafts. did you replace these also? just wondering if i need to pick some of these up before i start. __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed

08-08-2009, 12:04 PM	#17
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: The best lowering springs for the money? I did a 3.5/5 on my truck with stuff from ECE. ECE stuff may be a tad pricier than CPP, but they make up for it in customer support and overall knowledge. ECE specializes in 63-72 suspension whereas CPP makes stuff for everything. I've got no complaints with anything from ECE or their customer service. I've bought stuff from CPP before, and when I called back about an issue, they didn't have much advice and weren't very helpful. My suspension components are as listed: FRONT -2.5" drop spindles -1" drop springs -KYB shocks REAR -5" drop springs -shock relocater kit -Super Track bar kit -KYB shocks I didn't notch the rear nor do I need to. I have plenty of clearance even with stock bumpstops. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 08-08-2009 at 12:04 PM.

08-08-2009, 12:44 PM	#18
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: The best lowering springs for the money? That's a nice stepper right there! __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

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