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PrimerNoShine69 · 08-17-2002, 08:43 PM

Ok I have a 69 LWB... What all is involved in a 4/6 or 5/7 Drop I am really thinking 5/7, I found a kit for $500 with everything but I want to know all is involved and if anyone has any ideas or places that sell for cheaper. i am on a budget here and wanted to just use drop coils in rear and cut the front but i don't think I will get enough drop, I need ideas for the most drop for the buck. Also any ideas for routing exhaust will a big drop...This truck is a project so I can hack it up to get it done.. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

Dropped67step · 08-17-2002, 10:04 PM

Well I have a 3-5 drop for sell for 225.00 plus shipping it would set your truck pretty low but not to low I in stalled this kit but I am now going with air bags becouse I want to be able to set the frame on the ground the kit is perfect zero miles on it let me know if you are ints. So I can get shipping prices for you thanks Bruce.

PrimerNoShine69 · 08-18-2002, 08:50 AM

Might be interested, What all is included in the kit? And how much shipping to Va?

PrimerNoShine69 · 08-18-2002, 08:53 AM

Anyone else have any ideas? What I really want to know is what all is involved. I know its not juts setting in coils. I want a big drop. But that 3/5 Kit for sale might do for now, Who knows?

jiggs · 08-20-2002, 08:02 PM

Drop spindles (2 1/2, or 3") and 1, 2, 3 or 4" lowering springs for the front. The drop spindles will require you to change to disk brakes. In the rear you can buy up to 6" lowering springs and will need to "c" notch the frame above the axle. If the truck has leafs, then an axle flip kit and shackles.

AK70SWB · 08-20-2002, 09:38 PM

got to c notch it if you're going that low--spend the money and do it right the first time you'll be glad you did. everything from early classics is good but will cost ya--drop spindles are the only way to go, spring or bags you need drop spindles. just my $.02
good luck
andy

dregs454 · 08-26-2002, 03:21 PM

Dropped67step --> interested in your 3/5 drop, would appreciate some more info on the details of the drop, also PM'd you

**MikeB** · 08-26-2002, 04:56 PM

Stock High is better than Cheap Low. Buy the good stuff a little at a time. For anything more than 2" on the front, you really need dropped spindles, or your ride, handling, and steering will suffer. In the rear, you will need a kit that relocates your shock mounts to make the shocks stand up vertcally and actually work. These guys are supension experts: www.earlyclassic.com

jjk3 · 08-26-2002, 08:32 PM

Don't cut the coils. Make sure the tires tuck, and don't rub anything. When you drop anything that low your steering and suspension are going to suffer. I agree with MikeB on buying parts a little at a time. Why spend money to do something quick and poorly, and have to it over again? Do some checking around before you do anything. Early Classic is good, also try No Limit Engineering (www.nolimit.net) and Fat Man Fabrications (Phone 704-545-0369)

dregs454 · 08-26-2002, 11:15 PM

So, you guys are saying that using a 3" front drop coil will result in worse handling/steering?

dmec · 09-02-2002, 11:05 PM

i oroginally dropped the front with 3 in springs. only leaves about 1 in clearance between the bump stop bracket and crossmember. used to bottom out badly. got tired of bottoming out and went to dropped spindles. that is the ONLY way to fly. dropped spring for the front are a waste of money imo. you can cut your original spring and remove the bump stop bracket for clearance for free.

70 Jimmy · 09-04-2002, 02:16 AM

There are other ways but they involve alot of cutting and welding on the frame/crossmember. I'm getting an extra 1.5" with a crossmember notch. You can also step your frame at the crossmember to go as low as your motor or frame clearance will allow. A body drop is also an option. Once again, alot of fab work.

44th Miss Inf · 09-07-2002, 02:41 PM

Sent you a PM. on lowering.
Virgil

08-17-2002, 08:43 PM	#1
PrimerNoShine69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 4	67-72 Drop HELP!!! Ok I have a 69 LWB... What all is involved in a 4/6 or 5/7 Drop I am really thinking 5/7, I found a kit for $500 with everything but I want to know all is involved and if anyone has any ideas or places that sell for cheaper. i am on a budget here and wanted to just use drop coils in rear and cut the front but i don't think I will get enough drop, I need ideas for the most drop for the buck. Also any ideas for routing exhaust will a big drop...This truck is a project so I can hack it up to get it done.. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks __________________ Silly Ricers, Wings are for Airplanes!

08-18-2002, 08:50 AM	#3
PrimerNoShine69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 4	Might be interested, What all is included in the kit? And how much shipping to Va? __________________ Silly Ricers, Wings are for Airplanes!

08-18-2002, 08:53 AM	#4
PrimerNoShine69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 4	Anyone else have any ideas? What I really want to know is what all is involved. I know its not juts setting in coils. I want a big drop. But that 3/5 Kit for sale might do for now, Who knows? __________________ Silly Ricers, Wings are for Airplanes!

08-20-2002, 08:02 PM	#5
jiggs poker face Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 218	Drop spindles (2 1/2, or 3") and 1, 2, 3 or 4" lowering springs for the front. The drop spindles will require you to change to disk brakes. In the rear you can buy up to 6" lowering springs and will need to "c" notch the frame above the axle. If the truck has leafs, then an axle flip kit and shackles. __________________ If you could kick the person in the *ss responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.

08-20-2002, 09:38 PM	#6
AK70SWB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SPRINGFIELD MO. Posts: 126	got to c notch it if you're going that low--spend the money and do it right the first time you'll be glad you did. everything from early classics is good but will cost ya--drop spindles are the only way to go, spring or bags you need drop spindles. just my $.02 good luck andy __________________ the sun even shines on a dogs a$$ some days!!!

08-17-2002, 10:04 PM	#2
Dropped67step Gearhead since birth Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ft. Worth TX. Posts: 190	Well I have a 3-5 drop for sell for 225.00 plus shipping it would set your truck pretty low but not to low I in stalled this kit but I am now going with air bags becouse I want to be able to set the frame on the ground the kit is perfect zero miles on it let me know if you are ints. So I can get shipping prices for you thanks Bruce.

08-26-2002, 03:21 PM	#7
dregs454 Killin' Time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 221	Dropped67step --> interested in your 3/5 drop, would appreciate some more info on the details of the drop, also PM'd you __________________ NEED CORVETTE 1972 GMC C20 350, SM465, HEI Dynomax headers and 2.5" duals

08-26-2002, 04:56 PM	#8
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Stock High is better than Cheap Low. Buy the good stuff a little at a time. For anything more than 2" on the front, you really need dropped spindles, or your ride, handling, and steering will suffer. In the rear, you will need a kit that relocates your shock mounts to make the shocks stand up vertcally and actually work. These guys are supension experts: www.earlyclassic.com __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

08-26-2002, 08:32 PM	#9
jjk3 It's just a check engine lamp. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 311	Don't cut the coils. Make sure the tires tuck, and don't rub anything. When you drop anything that low your steering and suspension are going to suffer. I agree with MikeB on buying parts a little at a time. Why spend money to do something quick and poorly, and have to it over again? Do some checking around before you do anything. Early Classic is good, also try No Limit Engineering (www.nolimit.net) and Fat Man Fabrications (Phone 704-545-0369) __________________ Active Inliner---bigchevy66 68 SWB Stepside 250 L6/3 on the floor/ Hedman headers, HEI, MSD 6A box, K&N filter, Offy intake and Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel Soon to have: WC T-5 five speed 66 SWB Stepside-undergoing restoration

08-26-2002, 11:15 PM	#10
dregs454 Killin' Time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 221	So, you guys are saying that using a 3" front drop coil will result in worse handling/steering? __________________ NEED CORVETTE 1972 GMC C20 350, SM465, HEI Dynomax headers and 2.5" duals

09-02-2002, 11:05 PM	#11
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	i oroginally dropped the front with 3 in springs. only leaves about 1 in clearance between the bump stop bracket and crossmember. used to bottom out badly. got tired of bottoming out and went to dropped spindles. that is the ONLY way to fly. dropped spring for the front are a waste of money imo. you can cut your original spring and remove the bump stop bracket for clearance for free.

09-04-2002, 02:16 AM	#12
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	There are other ways but they involve alot of cutting and welding on the frame/crossmember. I'm getting an extra 1.5" with a crossmember notch. You can also step your frame at the crossmember to go as low as your motor or frame clearance will allow. A body drop is also an option. Once again, alot of fab work. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

09-07-2002, 02:41 PM	#13
44th Miss Inf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Liberty, Mississippi Posts: 672	PrimerNoshine69 Sent you a PM. on lowering. Virgil



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