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Old 10-30-2005, 04:35 PM   #1
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5/7 drop

Ok I lowered my truck 4/6 and its still a little to high. I bought my spindles and drop springs from early classic, my question is where do you buy 5/7 drop kits at?
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Old 10-30-2005, 04:42 PM   #2
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Re: 5/7 drop

In the front, get either a 2 or a 3 inch drop spring. That will give you 4.5 or 5.5 inches of drop depending on which you choose. I've never seen a 2.5 inch drop front coil anywhere. I like to use Summit racing springs myself. They are cataloged for 73-87, but interchange all the way back to 63. Plus, when you unbox them, they are actually Ground Force brand springs in a Summit box and no one beats the price.

In the rear, I have never seen a spring that drops lower than 6 inches. You'll need to run a 1 inch lowering block for that last inch.
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Old 10-31-2005, 05:36 PM   #3
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Re: 5/7 drop

You either need to cut the front springs, or buy a 1-1.5" dropped spring, for the rear you can get a longer rear shackle or a 1" block.

If you want a drop spring for the rear you will have to get them made. I had Steve's Suspension build me a set that are 6" drop, but they won't hold over 600lbs of load.
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Old 11-01-2005, 10:54 AM   #4
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Re: 5/7 drop

I'm assuming, going by his name, that he has a 72. Unless it's a 72 with rear leafs, he won't have a shackle option. Assuming it's coil spring, 6 inch drop coil is as low as anyone sells, so he has to use the lowering block.
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Old 11-01-2005, 12:38 PM   #5
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Re: 5/7 drop

correct, and if you go to 7", you're gonna have to c-notch the frame as well. Be prepared to cut.
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Old 11-10-2005, 12:46 PM   #6
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Re: 5/7 drop

here's a link to drop blocks and pinion angle shims. everone on the board i've talked to seems to like there product.
http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm1.htm
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Old 11-11-2005, 10:33 AM   #7
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Re: 5/7 drop

I own a 69 Suburban 2wd, Does anyone have the part numbers for these drop springs and spindles from Summit racing
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