What does a 2/4 drop look like? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**'70_402** · 12-20-2004, 05:00 PM

Thinking about dropping my truck but i don't want it to be too low. does anyone have any pics of a truck that has a 2/4 drop? also, what is the most inexpensive (and safe) way to drop a truck, new coils?

Thanks

Rick

c10-377 · 12-20-2004, 05:10 PM

Mine is a 2 1/2" and 4" drop. I cut the coils in the front but my rear end is leaf spring so i just took out leafs.

Curbstone Mech · 12-20-2004, 07:14 PM

If you go to the early classic enterprises website, you will find all types of combinations on dropped trucks

Stano · 12-21-2004, 12:05 AM

Here's my 67 with 2.5" spindles in front and 4" springs in the rear.

HeavyD · 12-21-2004, 01:37 AM

Stano and C10377, what size tires you guys using? I have 255/70/15 on right now, and am wondering if they will be too tall if i do the same drop as you guys. thanks.

71Longbed · 12-21-2004, 01:42 AM

sorry to steal thread but when you lower the truck beyons 2" must you use a drp spindle? whats the biggest rims you can fit on a 4"F 4"R drop

68jimmy · 12-21-2004, 02:10 AM

I'd be interested to know with a 2/4 drop if you measure to the top of the wheel arch on the centerline of the wheel how low is it? I recently installed some front coils that I'm assuming were cut and I measure 30.5" in the front with 34" in the rear with stock 1/2 ton coils. I have some new 3" drop springs on their way from GmcPauls so it should even it out some but still retain a small rake... By the way my tires are 245/70 16's.

Stano · 12-21-2004, 11:08 PM

HeavyD I got 225/70 or 75-15's in front and 285/75-15's in back.

Stano · 12-21-2004, 11:09 PM

BF Goodrich T/A's

Purs · 12-29-2004, 10:01 AM

Stano, what springs do you have in the front?

Deuce · 12-29-2004, 11:34 AM

Thats a nice stance Stano. The hood helps too.

RShaips · 12-30-2004, 12:51 AM

I have 2" drop springs in the front and 4" drop springs in the rear.I paid about $100.00 for each set. I have 255/70 tires and they fit with no problems. My front fender measures 30.5" back is 31" If you look at yesterdays thread ubder RShaips 67/72 you can see a picture of it. I had someone post it for me.

Purs · 12-30-2004, 01:03 AM

RShaips, very nice. That is very close to the look I'm going for. Do you have any problems since you didn't use drop spindles? Where did you get the springs? thanks!

RShaips · 12-30-2004, 10:10 AM

I buy a lot of my parts from S & S Trucks he is a great guy who is located in Cape Girardeau Missouri. I used to travel that direction a lot and stop in and get parts. He ordered these for me. If I remember right I think the boxes said Brothers Truck parts? I have not driven very much since I have finished it (700-800 miles) but no problems at all. I originally cut one coil off the front springs and it dropped it about three inches and my front end would bottom out. I did not want that much drop anyway so I bought these. I have Dynomax Headers that go under the frame and still have plenty of room.

6600DURAMAX · 12-30-2004, 10:31 AM

RShaips,

Live in St, Louis and need some parts that S&S might have. Do you have a name/number for the guy. Does he have used parts??

PM me

thanks

RShaips · 12-30-2004, 10:39 AM

His name is Smitty 573-243-7576 I am about 99% sure thats the right number. He does have a lot of used stuff also depending on what your looking for. Tell him Rich in Augusta sent you, very good guy, great to deal with. He does make trips to St. Louis with parts sometimes.

6600DURAMAX · 12-30-2004, 11:26 AM

I will give him a call later today, still looking for some inner fenders a windshields and some bumper brackets

thanks

ChevyDude · 12-30-2004, 01:38 PM

You can get a very nice stance using 2.5" drop spindals and 2" drop front coils from Summit. Coils are re-boxed Ground Force springs for around $89.99.

Stano · 12-31-2004, 05:01 AM

Purs, I have the stock 6cyl springs in front with 2.5 inch drop spindles

wannabeburbowner · 12-31-2004, 06:38 PM

I have a question for you guys that lowered your trucks (sorry for sorta stealing your thread). I plan I using my truck to tow my race car (72 chevelle) to the track and I love the look of the 2/4 drop (maybe like 2.5/3). But do you think that you could still pull a trailer with a drop like that?? Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Travis

Tx Firefighter · 12-31-2004, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabeburbowner

I have a question for you guys that lowered your trucks (sorry for sorta stealing your thread). I plan I using my truck to tow my race car (72 chevelle) to the track and I love the look of the 2/4 drop (maybe like 2.5/3). But do you think that you could still pull a trailer with a drop like that?? Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Travis

I've pulled a car hauler many times with a 6 inch rear drop truck.

wannabeburbowner · 01-06-2005, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I've pulled a car hauler many times with a 6 inch rear drop truck.

How did you lower your truck?? What shocks are you using?? Are you using airbags?? Do you have pictures that you can post??

Thanks,

Travis

Tx Firefighter · 01-06-2005, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabeburbowner

How did you lower your truck?? What shocks are you using?? Are you using airbags?? Do you have pictures that you can post??

Thanks,

Travis

I used all Early Classic Enterprises parts in their 6 inch drop kit.

Here's the truck. I sold it to another board member about 2 months ago.

12-20-2004, 05:00 PM	#1
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	What does a 2/4 drop look like? Thinking about dropping my truck but i don't want it to be too low. does anyone have any pics of a truck that has a 2/4 drop? also, what is the most inexpensive (and safe) way to drop a truck, new coils? Thanks Rick __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

12-20-2004, 05:10 PM	#2
c10-377 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Western Ky Posts: 56	Mine is a 2 1/2" and 4" drop. I cut the coils in the front but my rear end is leaf spring so i just took out leafs. Attached Images __________________ 1969 c10 2wd 377 destroked 500hp - In Planning stages of a 700hp 8-71 blown 406 sb 1990 ranger 2.3L 250k and counting I want my truck to have enough power that im afraid to put it to the floor

12-20-2004, 07:14 PM	#3
Curbstone Mech Active Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Carroll County Maryland Posts: 300	If you go to the early classic enterprises website, you will find all types of combinations on dropped trucks __________________ 68 short fleet 383 stroker, 700r4 373:1 posi 72 GMC 3/4 ton- weekly driver 700r4 351;1 posi

12-21-2004, 12:05 AM	#4
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Here's my 67 with 2.5" spindles in front and 4" springs in the rear. Attached Images __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

12-21-2004, 01:37 AM	#5
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,177	Stano and C10377, what size tires you guys using? I have 255/70/15 on right now, and am wondering if they will be too tall if i do the same drop as you guys. thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-21-2004, 01:42 AM	#6
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	sorry to steal thread but when you lower the truck beyons 2" must you use a drp spindle? whats the biggest rims you can fit on a 4"F 4"R drop __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

12-21-2004, 02:10 AM	#7
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	I'd be interested to know with a 2/4 drop if you measure to the top of the wheel arch on the centerline of the wheel how low is it? I recently installed some front coils that I'm assuming were cut and I measure 30.5" in the front with 34" in the rear with stock 1/2 ton coils. I have some new 3" drop springs on their way from GmcPauls so it should even it out some but still retain a small rake... By the way my tires are 245/70 16's. __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

12-21-2004, 11:08 PM	#8
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	HeavyD I got 225/70 or 75-15's in front and 285/75-15's in back. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

12-21-2004, 11:09 PM	#9
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	BF Goodrich T/A's __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

12-29-2004, 10:01 AM	#10
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Stano, what springs do you have in the front? __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

12-29-2004, 11:34 AM	#11
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Thats a nice stance Stano. The hood helps too. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

12-30-2004, 12:51 AM	#12
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	I have 2" drop springs in the front and 4" drop springs in the rear.I paid about $100.00 for each set. I have 255/70 tires and they fit with no problems. My front fender measures 30.5" back is 31" If you look at yesterdays thread ubder RShaips 67/72 you can see a picture of it. I had someone post it for me.

12-30-2004, 01:03 AM	#13
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	RShaips, very nice. That is very close to the look I'm going for. Do you have any problems since you didn't use drop spindles? Where did you get the springs? thanks! __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

12-30-2004, 10:10 AM	#14
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	I buy a lot of my parts from S & S Trucks he is a great guy who is located in Cape Girardeau Missouri. I used to travel that direction a lot and stop in and get parts. He ordered these for me. If I remember right I think the boxes said Brothers Truck parts? I have not driven very much since I have finished it (700-800 miles) but no problems at all. I originally cut one coil off the front springs and it dropped it about three inches and my front end would bottom out. I did not want that much drop anyway so I bought these. I have Dynomax Headers that go under the frame and still have plenty of room.

12-30-2004, 10:31 AM	#15
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,111	RShaips, Live in St, Louis and need some parts that S&S might have. Do you have a name/number for the guy. Does he have used parts?? PM me thanks __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years



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12-30-2004, 10:39 AM	#16
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	His name is Smitty 573-243-7576 I am about 99% sure thats the right number. He does have a lot of used stuff also depending on what your looking for. Tell him Rich in Augusta sent you, very good guy, great to deal with. He does make trips to St. Louis with parts sometimes.

12-30-2004, 11:26 AM	#17
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,111	I will give him a call later today, still looking for some inner fenders a windshields and some bumper brackets thanks __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

12-30-2004, 01:38 PM	#18
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	You can get a very nice stance using 2.5" drop spindals and 2" drop front coils from Summit. Coils are re-boxed Ground Force springs for around $89.99. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-31-2004, 05:01 AM	#19
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Purs, I have the stock 6cyl springs in front with 2.5 inch drop spindles __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

12-31-2004, 06:38 PM	#20
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	I have a question for you guys that lowered your trucks (sorry for sorta stealing your thread). I plan I using my truck to tow my race car (72 chevelle) to the track and I love the look of the 2/4 drop (maybe like 2.5/3). But do you think that you could still pull a trailer with a drop like that?? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Travis

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