drop options with front drum brake 68 gmc

[jserrato714]

Hey forum, So I did a 5 inch rear DJM flip kit today on my 68 gmc 1500 sb. I measured before and after and its more like 7 1/2 inches of body drop which is great. My questions regarding the front. How low can I go do to the front drum brakes? I have never had a truck with front drums so I dont know exactly what I need for the front for now to lower it. I plan on going with disc in the future and drop spindels. Any ideas would help!!!!!

[oldblue1968chevy]

If you stick with static drop and drums your stuck with about 3" lowering spring as far as Im aware...maybe you can cut a spring pocket out of change crossmember but easy drop , 3"

[jserrato714]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

If you stick with static drop and drums your stuck with about 3" lowering spring as far as Im aware...maybe you can cut a spring pocket out of change crossmember but easy drop , 3"

Ok so static drop means a coil spring drop? Yeah 3 inches is still kind of high. 20" wheels I plan on using so I am thinking around 5". Can anyone confirm what oldblue1968 has told me. Thanks for the quick reply 1968chevy.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Static drop-No bags, pretty much spindles/springs I think.

3" lowering springs, anything past that without spindles you will have alignment trouble ive heard.

You *might* be able to cut a hole in your LCA and make a spot for the spring to rest lower in the arm and run a 3" spring NOT SURE

PM VA72C10 (I think thats his name), He did this to his truck and running coils still