How much is too much (Front spring drop) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

'72 Shorty · 02-24-2003, 09:51 PM

I just got my drop springs in, 2"/4", but the drop ended up being 3 1/2" at all 4 corners before they settled in. I like the way it sits now, but I was wondering if there are any issues with dropping the front that far with just springs? I know on some other IFS vehicles I have worked on, anything more than a 2" deviation from stock ride height makes them un-alignable. Anything similar with these? I haven't got it aligned yet since I am waiting on new tie rod ends.

jackyl9999 · 02-26-2003, 04:03 PM

Hi there, I was wondering if you have any pics of your truck with a 2-4 drop. I ask because i have a 70 gmc that i am switching to disc brakes. And i thought i might as well lower it while im at it. And 2-4 is about what im looking for. I would like to go a lil lower but im trying to stay away from buying drop spindles and adjustable panhard bars and all that stuff.

Thanks in advance,
steven

Seon · 02-26-2003, 05:46 PM

As long as you have room between the bumper stops and you don't bottom out when you hit a bump, you should be okay. At a minimum, I'd get a front end alignment..it's good insurance and it'll save you from buying front tires.

'72 Shorty · 02-26-2003, 08:36 PM

I'll get it aligned as soon as I get the tie rod ends on. the old ones have a lot of play, but the parts store didn't have them in stock. That's this weekend's project, along with a new rear axle. I don't think I could bottom it out, those springs are firm.

Jackyll,
I got the kit from GMCPauls with the adjustable track bar.

72MARIO · 02-27-2003, 01:04 AM

Super looking truck Dude !

chevykid04 · 02-28-2003, 01:02 AM

that looks low for a 2/4!! i was surprised

72chevyLWB · 03-06-2003, 02:30 PM

I bought 2" drop springs for mine and mine also went down 3". I had to put in longer upper control arm bolts to be able to align it. They are kind of a pain to but in also. But you will probably need to do it.

02-24-2003, 09:51 PM	#1
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	How much is too much (Front spring drop) I just got my drop springs in, 2"/4", but the drop ended up being 3 1/2" at all 4 corners before they settled in. I like the way it sits now, but I was wondering if there are any issues with dropping the front that far with just springs? I know on some other IFS vehicles I have worked on, anything more than a 2" deviation from stock ride height makes them un-alignable. Anything similar with these? I haven't got it aligned yet since I am waiting on new tie rod ends. __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

02-26-2003, 04:03 PM	#2
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Hi there, I was wondering if you have any pics of your truck with a 2-4 drop. I ask because i have a 70 gmc that i am switching to disc brakes. And i thought i might as well lower it while im at it. And 2-4 is about what im looking for. I would like to go a lil lower but im trying to stay away from buying drop spindles and adjustable panhard bars and all that stuff. Thanks in advance, steven __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

02-26-2003, 05:46 PM	#3
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	As long as you have room between the bumper stops and you don't bottom out when you hit a bump, you should be okay. At a minimum, I'd get a front end alignment..it's good insurance and it'll save you from buying front tires. Last edited by Seon; 02-26-2003 at 05:51 PM.

02-26-2003, 08:36 PM	#4
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	I'll get it aligned as soon as I get the tie rod ends on. the old ones have a lot of play, but the parts store didn't have them in stock. That's this weekend's project, along with a new rear axle. I don't think I could bottom it out, those springs are firm. Jackyll, I got the kit from GMCPauls with the adjustable track bar. Attached Images __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

02-27-2003, 01:04 AM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Super looking truck Dude ! __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-28-2003, 01:02 AM	#6
chevykid04 4 speed, hurst shiftin Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hudson, Wi Posts: 406	that looks low for a 2/4!! i was surprised __________________ Shane 1970 Chevy C10

03-06-2003, 02:30 PM	#7
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	I bought 2" drop springs for mine and mine also went down 3". I had to put in longer upper control arm bolts to be able to align it. They are kind of a pain to but in also. But you will probably need to do it. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

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