What should drop look like? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

grs · 09-30-2010, 06:40 PM

My truck is dropped 2 1/2 inch in the front, and 4 inches in the rear. I think it sits to high in the rear. See Pic. Could you show pic's of you trucks. I might have got the wrong drop rear coil's. I think the truck should sit level. It is going up hill in the pic. Thanks. I added a pic with the truck on level ground.

RCbowtie69 · 09-30-2010, 06:57 PM

looks good to me,maybe you should go 5in. in the back,your truck looks great,keep on truckin''

pat 70/71 · 09-30-2010, 07:39 PM

I think your truck looks great! perfect as is. I look at the distance between the tire and fender at the top. If that distance is the same or close in my mind its gold. nice ride. cheers, Pat

chevy truck crazy · 09-30-2010, 08:49 PM

I think it looks sweet. what suspension drop are you running up front? ya maybe could go a five in back but any more ya would probably have to change the front again. Again I think it looks good I like a little rake look to them rather than level. Sweet truck

Zoomin · 09-30-2010, 09:32 PM

I guess your driveway slopes a bit. Might try some more pics with it sitting on a level surface. That's a great excuse for more pics anyway.

I did a 3.5 / 5 drop and have the same issue as you.

big_al_71 · 09-30-2010, 10:41 PM

dont see anything wrong with it looks very good

howard_m18 · 09-30-2010, 11:10 PM

Here is pic of mine that has a 2" & 4" in the rear. Done with a CPP kit. Your's looks off. As mentioned, take pics on a level area? Howard

72BlckButy · 10-01-2010, 08:07 PM

IMO.. a 3.5/5" drop would look perfect, that is if you can fit the 22's under the truck still.

The wheels/tires will make all the difference in the world. Each truck will be set up differently and be difficult to identify "exactly" how a 2.5/4" should look.

Here's a shot of my '69 running a 4.5/6" drop (w/o c-notch) running 20's on all 4-corners:

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scrapmetalart · 10-01-2010, 08:12 PM

i think 1" more in the front & 2" in the back would be perfect...

**70cst** · 10-01-2010, 08:19 PM

Keep in mind if you drop more than 4" in the rear I believe you will also need a panhard bar and shock relocators ...correct me if I'm wrong.

By the way...nice looking truck.

Here is a pic of my 2"/4" drop...
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GobbleStalker · 10-01-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I guess your driveway slopes a bit. Might try some more pics with it sitting on a level surface. That's a great excuse for more pics anyway.

I did a 3.5 / 5 drop and have the same issue as you.

Can you post pics of your drop?

72BlckButy · 10-01-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Keep in mind if you drop more than 4" in the rear I believe you will also need a panhard bar and shock relocators ...correct me if I'm wrong.

By the way...nice looking truck.

I agree 100%!

GobbleStalker · 10-01-2010, 08:44 PM

Ok now i feel stupid but is there a difference between a panhard bar and a track bar?

Thanks
Sorry for all the questionsI am just starting my truck and really want totry and do it right the first time.

Kev

**70cst** · 10-01-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GobbleStalker

Ok now i feel stupid but is there a difference between a panhard bar and a track bar?

Thanks
Sorry for all the questionsI am just starting my truck and really want totry and do it right the first time.

Kev

Here is some good reading...

panhard bar -vs- track bar
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392958

Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340876

Installing Super Track Bar with Bags
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320461

wwotr · 10-02-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by grs

My truck is dropped 2 1/2 inch in the front, and 4 inches in the rear. I think it sits to high in the rear. See Pic. Could you show pic's of you trucks. I might have got the wrong drop rear coil's. I think the truck should sit level. It is going up hill in the pic. Thanks

Running a 5.5" Drop in front and a 6" Drop in back on 15" Wheels.

big_al_71 · 10-02-2010, 11:07 AM

here is a pict of mine I just took and it has a 4/6 drop on 18's and 20's in the rear....there is no notch and it does not bottom out granted my back tires areslightly bigger than what the majority use I went with 295.45.20

grs · 10-02-2010, 03:31 PM

Here is another pic of the truck on level ground. Thanks for the replies.

LONGHAIR · 10-02-2010, 03:39 PM

What should drop look like?

grs · 10-02-2010, 06:07 PM

Hey Longhair. How much do I owe you for slamming my truck? How did you do that?

red69ss · 10-02-2010, 07:05 PM

truck looks great!..I'd put a one inch drop block in the back if it was mine...... take some measurements from the center of the wheel arch front and rear to the ground and that should give you an idea of how much drop you need in rear. good luck

dmwphoto · 10-02-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by grs

Here is another pic of the truck on level ground. Thanks for the replies.

actually I think this is perfect. I like the rake

LONGHAIR · 10-02-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by grs

Hey Longhair. How much do I owe you for slamming my truck? How did you do that?

It's fairly easy, you just cut the top half of the picture off and paste it back lower.....call it a freebie, but you can't move it from right where it sits

This is a little harder, but it's pretty cool, not to mention fun.

ChevLoRay · 10-02-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

dont see anything wrong with it looks very good

09-30-2010, 06:40 PM	#1
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	What should drop look like? My truck is dropped 2 1/2 inch in the front, and 4 inches in the rear. I think it sits to high in the rear. See Pic. Could you show pic's of you trucks. I might have got the wrong drop rear coil's. I think the truck should sit level. It is going up hill in the pic. Thanks. I added a pic with the truck on level ground. Attached Images Last edited by grs; 10-02-2010 at 03:27 PM. Reason: Added another pic.

09-30-2010, 06:57 PM	#2
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: What should drop loo like? looks good to me,maybe you should go 5in. in the back,your truck looks great,keep on truckin''

09-30-2010, 07:39 PM	#3
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: What should drop loo like? I think your truck looks great! perfect as is. I look at the distance between the tire and fender at the top. If that distance is the same or close in my mind its gold. nice ride. cheers, Pat

09-30-2010, 08:49 PM	#4
chevy truck crazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Id Posts: 100	Re: What should drop loo like? I think it looks sweet. what suspension drop are you running up front? ya maybe could go a five in back but any more ya would probably have to change the front again. Again I think it looks good I like a little rake look to them rather than level. Sweet truck

09-30-2010, 09:32 PM	#5
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: What should drop loo like? I guess your driveway slopes a bit. Might try some more pics with it sitting on a level surface. That's a great excuse for more pics anyway. I did a 3.5 / 5 drop and have the same issue as you. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-30-2010, 10:41 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What should drop loo like? dont see anything wrong with it looks very good __________________ 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

09-30-2010, 11:10 PM	#7
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: What should drop loo like? Here is pic of mine that has a 2" & 4" in the rear. Done with a CPP kit. Your's looks off. As mentioned, take pics on a level area? Howard Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

10-01-2010, 08:07 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What should drop look like? IMO.. a 3.5/5" drop would look perfect, that is if you can fit the 22's under the truck still. The wheels/tires will make all the difference in the world. Each truck will be set up differently and be difficult to identify "exactly" how a 2.5/4" should look. Here's a shot of my '69 running a 4.5/6" drop (w/o c-notch) running 20's on all 4-corners: __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-01-2010 at 08:08 PM.

10-01-2010, 08:12 PM	#9
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: What should drop look like? i think 1" more in the front & 2" in the back would be perfect... __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

10-01-2010, 08:19 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: What should drop look like? Keep in mind if you drop more than 4" in the rear I believe you will also need a panhard bar and shock relocators ...correct me if I'm wrong. By the way...nice looking truck. Here is a pic of my 2"/4" drop... http:// __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 10-01-2010 at 08:26 PM.

10-01-2010, 08:44 PM	#13
GobbleStalker GobbleStalker Calls Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Hope, Ontario Posts: 653	Re: What should drop look like? Ok now i feel stupid but is there a difference between a panhard bar and a track bar? Thanks Sorry for all the questionsI am just starting my truck and really want totry and do it right the first time. Kev __________________ 72 Chev Longbox Highlander edition. Med Olive/White/ Med Olive 350 4bbl with 350Turbo trans. Truck currently under construction. Project Cappaccino. Stay Tuned! 1967 Chevy C10, 327, 4.11 posi 3 spd. The Driver Truck! SOLD! 09 GMC Sierra SLT All Terrain pkg. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara unlimited. ( The wifes ride )

10-02-2010, 11:07 AM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What should drop look like? here is a pict of mine I just took and it has a 4/6 drop on 18's and 20's in the rear....there is no notch and it does not bottom out granted my back tires areslightly bigger than what the majority use I went with 295.45.20 Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by big_al_71; 10-02-2010 at 11:08 AM.

10-02-2010, 03:31 PM	#17
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: What should drop look like? Here is another pic of the truck on level ground. Thanks for the replies. Attached Images

10-02-2010, 06:07 PM	#19
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: What should drop look like? Hey Longhair. How much do I owe you for slamming my truck? How did you do that? Last edited by grs; 10-02-2010 at 06:08 PM. Reason: Forgot a question.

10-02-2010, 07:05 PM	#20
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: What should drop look like? truck looks great!..I'd put a one inch drop block in the back if it was mine...... take some measurements from the center of the wheel arch front and rear to the ground and that should give you an idea of how much drop you need in rear. good luck __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein



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