lowering questions????

[-dylan-(OO==|==OO)]

im wantingto lower my 67 gmc. it has leafs in the back, andi was wondering how would i g about notching it and bagging it with leafs? And any websites that will have te best prices on notches

[-dylan-(OO==|==OO)]

im wanting to lower my 67 gmc, but it has leafs int he back, wat are some ways that i can go about notching and bagging with leafs? and if you have any website with good prices on notches ... let me know

[ChevLoRay]

I like Early Classic Enterprises. I have their 2.5/4.0 drop on my '69 SWB Chevy. Of course, there are other vendors including some on here.

[oldblue1968chevy]

ECE is nice for suspension, whats your budget first and how low ya wanna go?

[-dylan-(OO==|==OO)]

ummm im not really sure on the budget, i dont know the price ranges of them? and as far as how far i wanna lower it.... all the way.

[SCOTI]

CPP has a standard & HD bolt-in c-notch.
Porterbuilt has a bolt-in step notches @ differing heights depending on your needs.
SuicideDoors has step notches.
KP Components has step notches.

On your leaf equipped truck, a flip kit gets you around 5-6" of drop. To match that, you'll want spindles, dropped springs, & optimized shocks (different shocks or brackets).... or an aftermarket xmember.

If you want bags out back, your options are parallel 4-bar, converging 4-bar, 3-link, KP Components 6-link, Extensive metalworks 2-link (not to be confused w/a factory 6x-72 GM truck truck arm set-up), & aftermarket truck arm set-ups (Porterbuilt has one that allowns the rails to lay). To compliment these, you'll change out the front coils for bags.

That should be enough homework for now.

[papsoldblue72]

ok need a little help ..... I want to lower the rear of my truck it has leaf springs and i see that you can purchase a flip kit .... well i am too cheap to do that .... and i really don't want to hack the frame up... can i just take the spring apart and use like one or two of them to get my ride a little lower i mean i really don't want to be on the ground .... just a little lower like 1 or 2 inches would be great .... Thanks

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by papsoldblue72

ok need a little help ..... I want to lower the rear of my truck it has leaf springs and i see that you can purchase a flip kit .... well i am too cheap to do that .... and i really don't want to hack the frame up... can i just take the spring apart and use like one or two of them to get my ride a little lower i mean i really don't want to be on the ground .... just a little lower like 1 or 2 inches would be great .... Thanks

Yes, you can remove leaves & it will drop the height. It will also lower the load capacity & allow a higher possibility of wheel hop under acceleration or braking.

[sneezys72]

I pulled the overload and the next spring. I also used a 1" drop shackle. Lowered the rear 3.5". No wheel hop, and still able to load it up if I need to.

[papsoldblue72]

nice ............ Thanks for your help .......

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by sneezys72

I pulled the overload and the next spring. I also used a 1" drop shackle. Lowered the rear 3.5". No wheel hop, and still able to load it up if I need to.

What does the drivetrain consist of?

[papsoldblue72]

[papsoldblue72]

Nothing right now. I have a 427 big block and a 350 turbo trans. I plan to use. The truck was a 305 with a 3 speed manual trans. Later on I'll probably swap out the trans for a 5 speed manual I just like shifting those gears ..... I put a link of a video i shot after getting it home.

[papsoldblue72]

"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryTzTCpLIp8"]...

[sneezys72]

I have a 350. Originally it had a th350, now it has a 700r4. I should add that it still has 3 springs in it.

[papsoldblue72]

Originally Posted by sneezys72

I have a 350. Originally it had a th350, now it has a 700r4. I should add that it still has 3 springs in it.

Cool can you post some pictures for me ????

[sneezys72]

Sorry it has been awhile. What pics would you like?

[papsoldblue72]

Originally Posted by sneezys72

Sorry it has been awhile. What pics would you like?

some of the rear axel setup you have ...

[sneezys72]

Not sure if these will help much. I have a pic of the drop shackle. It is from ECE and is a 1" drop. I included a pic of the 3 springs in the truck. I also included a pic of the 2 I took out. If you would like more let me know. I can pull a wheel off later this week if you would like that pic. With those 2 springs taken out, and the drop shackle, it lowered my truck about 3.5"

[papsoldblue72]

Thanks so much that is very helpful just what i was looking for .....

[papsoldblue72]

just one more favor can you take a picture of your truck.... just so i get an idea of how low it is...... thanks

[sneezys72]

Will do. Will try today or tomorrow.

[sneezys72]

Here is a side pic of my truck. Not the best but my street isn't very level. It gives an idea though. This is my truck lowered 3.5" all the way around. I am thinking of dropping the rear 1-2" more. I don't mind the rake, just want a little less. Sorry it's dirty, we had a dust storm the other night and I haven't had time to clean it yet. Hope that helps you.

[papsoldblue72]

Thanks so much ..... You have been alot of help .... I think I am gonna do the same thing to mine.... I'm gonna wait to lower the front till i get the engine together and in because I just don't know how low it will make it with me changing from a small block engine to a big block ..... Thanks again.....

[sneezys72]

Any time. I had a hard time finding info when I lowered mine. Just decided to do it. Makes it easier when someone can help out.