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chevelle518 · 01-18-2010, 08:30 AM

I am a new member as of this weekend and a new owner of a 1964 6cly and 3 speed on the column. Could someone please tell me the easiest way to lower the truck, this is only going to be temporary until I know exactly which way I want to go with the 64.

Randy

robby5323 · 01-18-2010, 09:30 AM

Do a search on jeep springs for the rear and cutting the coils up front. You can check my truck out in the picture thread to see what it looks like.

erock805 · 01-18-2010, 10:41 AM

congrats on the purchase. Why is lowering it only temporary? You gunna bag it later?

blackmopar · 01-18-2010, 12:54 PM

welcome - yea poke around here, youll find plenty of info

chevelle518 · 01-18-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erock805

congrats on the purchase. Why is lowering it only temporary? You gunna bag it later?

Just don't I want to do with it, have to many frame off project's and just don't want more work like that,

Thanks

Randy

**Captainfab** · 01-19-2010, 12:43 AM

Welcome to the forum.

I would say that the easiest way to lower your truck would be to just buy the lowering springs you want and install them. If money is an issue, then look at the Jeep springs for the rear and either lowering springs for the front or cut the stock ones.

ruffrida2005 · 01-19-2010, 12:47 AM

What Captain said is point on. Welcome to the board and post up some pics when you get a chance.

ruffrida2005 · 01-19-2010, 12:49 AM

Oh Also take a look at Jason65's truck. He cut the coil in the front and I believe used jeeps springs in the back. Give you an Idea of the stance. And with the Jeeps springs your not going to have the load rating since it's a softer spring.

JRBECK64 · 01-19-2010, 01:14 AM

What kind of springs as far as the jeeps go would you need to lower the truck in the rear? I have noticed that my Sons truck is a bit higher in the rear and would like to remody that. Thanks for any help

JRBECK64

816allen · 01-19-2010, 01:15 AM

Just cut a coil and a half off of all the springs thats how mine is for now and its gonna be like that for a while.
Its my daily driver and need shocks and still not bouncy or a bad ride at all..
Could be lower but it looks cool to me for now.
New shocks coming soon though

chils64 · 01-19-2010, 02:00 AM

I'd also like to know what kind of jeep you all are getting springs from?

**Captainfab** · 01-19-2010, 02:02 AM

From the rear of either a '93 and up Grand Cherokee or a '97-'06 TJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by chils64

I'd also like to know what kind of jeep you all are getting springs from?

chils64 · 01-19-2010, 02:06 AM

Thanks

JRBECK64 · 01-19-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

From the rear of either a '93 and up Grand Cherokee or a '97-'06 TJ

Thanks Captainfab,

Do you know how much it would lower the truck because it looks like its not going to take much to level out my sons truck.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-19-2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRBECK64

Thanks Captainfab,

Do you know how much it would lower the truck because it looks like its not going to take much to level out my sons truck.

I cut 1 1/2 coils off the front coils and put 70's Chevelle springs on the rear. Look in my signature and click on "my photo gallery" to see how it sits.
Both my trucks are flat black, but you'll know which one is lowered.

I'm pretty sure the Jeep springs will give you the same stance as the Chevelle springs.

robby5323 · 01-19-2010, 09:34 PM

Here is mine with coils cut up front and jeep springs in the rear... Dropped it considerably from stock...

JRBECK64 · 01-20-2010, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I cut 1 1/2 coils off the front coils and put 70's Chevelle springs on the rear. Look in my signature and click on "my photo gallery" to see how it sits.
Both my trucks are flat black, but you'll know which one is lowered.

I'm pretty sure the Jeep springs will give you the same stance as the Chevelle springs.

I really like the way that truck sets. It really encloses the wheel wells and gets the tires looking like they fill the wheel well. Thanks for the info.

JRBECK64

*CWT* · 01-20-2010, 03:21 PM

Here is mine. I used springs and spindles from CPP. All depends on what you got in mind for it I guess.

Turkey · 01-20-2010, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robby5323

Here is mine with coils cut up front and jeep springs in the rear... Dropped it considerably from stock...

sweet ride...rims are bad a$$. I've been looking for some around my neck of the woods.

01-18-2010, 08:30 AM	#1
chevelle518 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fuquay Varina NC Posts: 29	1964 Lowering I am a new member as of this weekend and a new owner of a 1964 6cly and 3 speed on the column. Could someone please tell me the easiest way to lower the truck, this is only going to be temporary until I know exactly which way I want to go with the 64. Randy

01-18-2010, 09:30 AM	#2
robby5323 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 67	Re: 1964 Lowering Do a search on jeep springs for the rear and cutting the coils up front. You can check my truck out in the picture thread to see what it looks like.

01-18-2010, 10:41 AM	#3
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: 1964 Lowering congrats on the purchase. Why is lowering it only temporary? You gunna bag it later? __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

01-18-2010, 12:54 PM	#4
blackmopar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fallbrook, ca Posts: 326	Re: 1964 Lowering welcome - yea poke around here, youll find plenty of info

01-19-2010, 12:43 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1964 Lowering Welcome to the forum. I would say that the easiest way to lower your truck would be to just buy the lowering springs you want and install them. If money is an issue, then look at the Jeep springs for the rear and either lowering springs for the front or cut the stock ones. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-19-2010, 12:47 AM	#7
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1964 Lowering What Captain said is point on. Welcome to the board and post up some pics when you get a chance. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

01-19-2010, 12:49 AM	#8
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1964 Lowering Oh Also take a look at Jason65's truck. He cut the coil in the front and I believe used jeeps springs in the back. Give you an Idea of the stance. And with the Jeeps springs your not going to have the load rating since it's a softer spring. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

01-19-2010, 01:14 AM	#9
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: 1964 Lowering What kind of springs as far as the jeeps go would you need to lower the truck in the rear? I have noticed that my Sons truck is a bit higher in the rear and would like to remody that. Thanks for any help JRBECK64

01-19-2010, 01:15 AM	#10
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: 1964 Lowering Just cut a coil and a half off of all the springs thats how mine is for now and its gonna be like that for a while. Its my daily driver and need shocks and still not bouncy or a bad ride at all.. Could be lower but it looks cool to me for now. New shocks coming soon though __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

01-19-2010, 02:00 AM	#11
chils64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: seymour, tn Posts: 2	Re: 1964 Lowering I'd also like to know what kind of jeep you all are getting springs from?

01-19-2010, 02:06 AM	#13
chils64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: seymour, tn Posts: 2	Re: 1964 Lowering Thanks

01-19-2010, 09:34 PM	#16
robby5323 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 67	Re: 1964 Lowering Here is mine with coils cut up front and jeep springs in the rear... Dropped it considerably from stock... Last edited by robby5323; 01-19-2010 at 09:35 PM.

01-20-2010, 03:21 PM	#18
CWT Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ARAB,ALABAMA Posts: 157	Re: 1964 Lowering Here is mine. I used springs and spindles from CPP. All depends on what you got in mind for it I guess. Last edited by CWT; 01-20-2010 at 03:22 PM.

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