What's the best way to lower a '68 chevy truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

katdaddy · 09-10-2002, 08:49 PM

What is The most affordable, and the cheapest way to lower the truck?

Can lowering springs do the job?

And what are the differences in the rides of each way of lowering the truck.

WHYBYNU · 09-10-2002, 09:46 PM

Coil springs would be the cheapest, depends how low you want to go. I would suggest spindels/ springs for the front dropped springs in the rear .

MITCH1914 · 09-11-2002, 02:29 PM

you could heat the springs. i lowered mine 4" all 4 corners by heating the springs. then i went to the local auto zone and purchased shocks that were 4" shorte than the stock ones. my truck rides good. if you go that route find someone who has done it before. and use jack stands to get the measurements consistent all the way around.

68 with 350 TPI · 09-11-2002, 02:35 PM

Blocks is the rear and cut one coil out of the front springs is the cheap way to do it.

The best way would be spindles on the front and lowering springs on the rear.

katdaddy · 09-11-2002, 04:40 PM

I WAS THINKING OF THE SAME WAY, SPINDLES ON THE FRONT AND LOWERING SPRINGS ON THE BACK.

WAS LOOKING AT A NEW CONTROL ARM BUT IT'S PRETTY HIGH.

AND MAN I KNOW LOTS OF PEOPLE THAT HEATS THE SPRINGS, I WOULD NOT DO IT AT ALL. IT LEADS TO OTHER PROBLEMS THAT I REALLY DON'T NEED.

THANKS GUYS,

68_GMC_910 · 09-11-2002, 08:15 PM

if you get the '71 front spindles you can get front discs, too... that's what I'm planning to do...

Michael A. K. G · 09-12-2002, 10:19 AM

Well, cheapest and best aren't the same.

Here is the cheapest:

http://www.kalecoauto.com/appear.htm

Drop spindles are probably the best for 2WD. Coils for 4WD.

Reumster · 09-12-2002, 10:55 AM

Rose-Bud! LOL! just kidding!

Actualy all kidding aside I did that to my first 68! LOL in the rear at least! Took all of 20 minutes! LOL Not very smart!

09-10-2002, 08:49 PM	#1
katdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wadesboro, NC Posts: 62	What's the best way to lower a '68 chevy truck? What is The most affordable, and the cheapest way to lower the truck? Can lowering springs do the job? And what are the differences in the rides of each way of lowering the truck.

09-10-2002, 09:46 PM	#2
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Coil springs would be the cheapest, depends how low you want to go. I would suggest spindels/ springs for the front dropped springs in the rear . __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

09-11-2002, 02:35 PM	#4
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	Blocks is the rear and cut one coil out of the front springs is the cheap way to do it. The best way would be spindles on the front and lowering springs on the rear. __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

09-11-2002, 08:15 PM	#6
68_GMC_910 what would Neal do? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	if you get the '71 front spindles you can get front discs, too... that's what I'm planning to do... __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Long Step 250/3onTree 1969 Chevy C10 longfleet, 350/350

09-12-2002, 10:55 AM	#8
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Rose-Bud! LOL! just kidding! Actualy all kidding aside I did that to my first 68! LOL in the rear at least! Took all of 20 minutes! LOL Not very smart! __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

09-11-2002, 02:29 PM	#3
MITCH1914 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: indianapolis,indiana,usa Posts: 506	you could heat the springs. i lowered mine 4" all 4 corners by heating the springs. then i went to the local auto zone and purchased shocks that were 4" shorte than the stock ones. my truck rides good. if you go that route find someone who has done it before. and use jack stands to get the measurements consistent all the way around.

09-11-2002, 04:40 PM	#5
katdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wadesboro, NC Posts: 62	I WAS THINKING OF THE SAME WAY, SPINDLES ON THE FRONT AND LOWERING SPRINGS ON THE BACK. WAS LOOKING AT A NEW CONTROL ARM BUT IT'S PRETTY HIGH. AND MAN I KNOW LOTS OF PEOPLE THAT HEATS THE SPRINGS, I WOULD NOT DO IT AT ALL. IT LEADS TO OTHER PROBLEMS THAT I REALLY DON'T NEED. THANKS GUYS,

09-12-2002, 10:19 AM	#7
Michael A. K. G Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California central coast Posts: 126	Well, cheapest and best aren't the same. Here is the cheapest: http://www.kalecoauto.com/appear.htm Drop spindles are probably the best for 2WD. Coils for 4WD.



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