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Tx Firefighter · 08-13-2005, 10:19 AM

Are we talking 63-72 truck here?

I always do a 2.5 inch spindle and a 2 inch spring in the front for 4.5 total. No problems with alignment or rubbing and it will still ride fine.

Both ECE and McGaugeys spindles are 2.5 inch drop, not 2. Bell Tech makes a 3 inch drop spindle now too.

I do not agree with 67 fleet on the rear. Anyone can sell you a 6 inch rear spring, and there is no need to notch the frame for a 6 inch rear drop. Here's my 6 inch rear ECE drop. Notice how much room is between the frame and axle. You can put your fist between the axle and frame. I hauled a fully dressed 454 big block and a turbo 400 trans in the bed and it still didn't bottom out. That's better than 700 pounds of load. No bumps or rubbing.

08-13-2005, 10:19 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Are we talking 63-72 truck here? I always do a 2.5 inch spindle and a 2 inch spring in the front for 4.5 total. No problems with alignment or rubbing and it will still ride fine. Both ECE and McGaugeys spindles are 2.5 inch drop, not 2. Bell Tech makes a 3 inch drop spindle now too. I do not agree with 67 fleet on the rear. Anyone can sell you a 6 inch rear spring, and there is no need to notch the frame for a 6 inch rear drop. Here's my 6 inch rear ECE drop. Notice how much room is between the frame and axle. You can put your fist between the axle and frame. I hauled a fully dressed 454 big block and a turbo 400 trans in the bed and it still didn't bottom out. That's better than 700 pounds of load. No bumps or rubbing. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 08-13-2005 at 10:20 AM.



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