1962 drop and discs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eroc007 · 11-05-2006, 02:22 PM

I'm new to the board here and i have a not-so-original question. I can see it has been discussed here before but i cannot find anything specifically for 60-62.

I'm looking for the best way to drop the front and rear and possibly switch to disc brakes in the front at the same time. I don't want to spend a fortune and from what i understand later model chevy truck crossmembers will bolt up, but not sure if that is the way to go vs. a disc brake kit and drop spindles.

If the later model is the way to go can somone give me specifics on donor truck and tips on the mod? I see from the sticky that the crossmember can be left untouched. If i want to get a healthy drop do i need to use drop spindles on the later truck suspension?

Eroc007 · 11-05-2006, 02:31 PM

Sorry, just introduced myself over in the welcome forum. I am bad at following directions...

kyle4381 · 11-05-2006, 03:09 PM

You have torsion bar front suspension. Just loosen the torsion bolts and it will drop about 3" or so. As for the discs just swap in new spindles. Many companies sell kits..

Frizzle Fry · 11-05-2006, 04:19 PM

I'd go this route and get drop springs/spindles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=171667

**slepysal** · 11-05-2006, 08:04 PM

iI thought the A arms were diferent on 60-62 ?

Eroc007 · 11-06-2006, 07:25 AM

Yes they are, that's why i'm looking for the best method for 60-62....

kyle4381 · 11-06-2006, 12:42 PM

Unless you are planning on installing air ride I would stick with the factory torsion bars. Once it is lowered down they handle nice. I think the frames for 60-62 were ahead of the times. They are boxed in from the factory and use torsion bar front suspension.After you loosen the torsion bars, install a nice sway bar.

Eroc007 · 11-07-2006, 06:48 PM

Thank you. and if i want to get it lower than the 3" inches it has already dropped, it looks like i can do a drop spindle (with disc brake kit). Any problems with that that you know of?

Pritchard1970 · 11-07-2006, 10:35 PM

I have a 62 truck as well and went with the air bags with a complete front crossmember and control arm set up from a 1976 truck.....overall the process has gone very smoothly...I've got pics if interested and if you have any questions

**slepysal** · 11-07-2006, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pritchard1970

I have a 62 truck as well and went with the air bags with a complete front crossmember and control arm set up from a 1976 truck.....overall the process has gone very smoothly...I've got pics if interested and if you have any questions

pics would be great !!

Slowmotion · 11-08-2006, 01:03 AM

I built my last 61 just as Kyle4381 said and loved the ride. On my current 61 I am using CPP dropped spindles, and disks. This setup works for me.

Frizzle Fry · 11-08-2006, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eroc007

Yes they are, that's why i'm looking for the best method for 60-62....

Ya your right. I'd do the whole xmember swap. Gives you more options in the future.

62ChevyStep · 11-08-2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Ya your right. I'd do the whole xmember swap. Gives you more options in the future.

As I have stated else where on this forum, I would have to agree (just my .02)

Eroc007 · 11-08-2006, 06:07 PM

Do you have any pics that show the new stance?

Eroc007 · 11-08-2006, 06:09 PM

That reply was aimed at Slowmotion (torsion bars with CPP drop spindles and discs). I'd like to see the new stance if you've got photos.

Pritchard1970 · 11-08-2006, 06:47 PM

Here is some current pics of the air bag set up.....once I confirm there is no problems I will be taking everything apart for a final sanding and paint before reassemble......Does anybody know the best place/$ to pic up the REZ power steering bracket....I am out here in CA.....thanks

62ChevyStep · 11-09-2006, 11:49 AM

Since this topic is a regular on this forum and will be as long as there are pre-63-87 IFS trucks and owners looking to upgrade I came across this article:
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/1963...%20UPGRADE.htm

I know it shows it for 47-55 year trucks but in some respects is 98% applicable to 60-62 also.

Hope it helps

Eroc007 · 11-09-2006, 06:20 PM

Great link! Is there an ideal year for donor truck? I'm sure quality suffered somewhere between 63-87.

On the torsion bar method, I'm still looking for some pictures of slomotion's ride to see the stance.

Can anyone else comment on the virtues of the torsion bar front end ride quality? I hate to throw out the old and bring in the new unless it's useless (or maybe i'm just getting old).

Slowmotion · 11-11-2006, 03:36 AM

Eroc I sent you a pm that will direct you to pics.

zenish · 11-12-2006, 08:32 PM

73 -87 are the good ones.

GR82BME · 11-13-2006, 11:15 AM

As you can see from my pic that the front end is to high, just this weekend i loosened the torsion bar and droped it 2.5 inches and i looks great and rides just fine

11-05-2006, 02:22 PM	#1
Eroc007 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 9	1962 drop and discs I'm new to the board here and i have a not-so-original question. I can see it has been discussed here before but i cannot find anything specifically for 60-62. I'm looking for the best way to drop the front and rear and possibly switch to disc brakes in the front at the same time. I don't want to spend a fortune and from what i understand later model chevy truck crossmembers will bolt up, but not sure if that is the way to go vs. a disc brake kit and drop spindles. If the later model is the way to go can somone give me specifics on donor truck and tips on the mod? I see from the sticky that the crossmember can be left untouched. If i want to get a healthy drop do i need to use drop spindles on the later truck suspension?

11-05-2006, 02:31 PM	#2
Eroc007 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 9	Re: 1962 drop and discs Sorry, just introduced myself over in the welcome forum. I am bad at following directions...

11-05-2006, 03:09 PM	#3
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: 1962 drop and discs You have torsion bar front suspension. Just loosen the torsion bolts and it will drop about 3" or so. As for the discs just swap in new spindles. Many companies sell kits..

11-05-2006, 04:19 PM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 1962 drop and discs I'd go this route and get drop springs/spindles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=171667

11-05-2006, 08:04 PM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1962 drop and discs iI thought the A arms were diferent on 60-62 ?

11-06-2006, 07:25 AM	#6
Eroc007 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 9	Re: 1962 drop and discs Yes they are, that's why i'm looking for the best method for 60-62....

11-06-2006, 12:42 PM	#7
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: 1962 drop and discs Unless you are planning on installing air ride I would stick with the factory torsion bars. Once it is lowered down they handle nice. I think the frames for 60-62 were ahead of the times. They are boxed in from the factory and use torsion bar front suspension.After you loosen the torsion bars, install a nice sway bar.

11-07-2006, 06:48 PM	#8
Eroc007 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 9	Re: 1962 drop and discs Thank you. and if i want to get it lower than the 3" inches it has already dropped, it looks like i can do a drop spindle (with disc brake kit). Any problems with that that you know of?

11-07-2006, 10:35 PM	#9
Pritchard1970 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 62	Re: 1962 drop and discs I have a 62 truck as well and went with the air bags with a complete front crossmember and control arm set up from a 1976 truck.....overall the process has gone very smoothly...I've got pics if interested and if you have any questions

11-08-2006, 01:03 AM	#11
Slowmotion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Centennial Hills Nevada Posts: 58	Re: 1962 drop and discs I built my last 61 just as Kyle4381 said and loved the ride. On my current 61 I am using CPP dropped spindles, and disks. This setup works for me.

11-08-2006, 06:07 PM	#14
Eroc007 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 9	Re: 1962 drop and discs Do you have any pics that show the new stance?

11-08-2006, 06:09 PM	#15
Eroc007 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 9	Re: 1962 drop and discs That reply was aimed at Slowmotion (torsion bars with CPP drop spindles and discs). I'd like to see the new stance if you've got photos.

11-08-2006, 06:47 PM	#16
Pritchard1970 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 62	Re: 1962 drop and discs Here is some current pics of the air bag set up.....once I confirm there is no problems I will be taking everything apart for a final sanding and paint before reassemble......Does anybody know the best place/$ to pic up the REZ power steering bracket....I am out here in CA.....thanks Attached Images

11-09-2006, 11:49 AM	#17
62ChevyStep Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portales, NM Posts: 359	Re: 1962 drop and discs Since this topic is a regular on this forum and will be as long as there are pre-63-87 IFS trucks and owners looking to upgrade I came across this article: http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/1963...%20UPGRADE.htm I know it shows it for 47-55 year trucks but in some respects is 98% applicable to 60-62 also. Hope it helps __________________ ________________________ 62' 3.5/5 drop SWB Fleet, PS, PB-Dsk/Drm,350/700R4 08' Chevrolet Silverado CrewCab 05'Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 Last edited by 62ChevyStep; 11-09-2006 at 11:50 AM.

11-09-2006, 06:20 PM	#18
Eroc007 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 9	Re: 1962 drop and discs Great link! Is there an ideal year for donor truck? I'm sure quality suffered somewhere between 63-87. On the torsion bar method, I'm still looking for some pictures of slomotion's ride to see the stance. Can anyone else comment on the virtues of the torsion bar front end ride quality? I hate to throw out the old and bring in the new unless it's useless (or maybe i'm just getting old).



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11-11-2006, 03:36 AM	#19
Slowmotion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Centennial Hills Nevada Posts: 58	Re: 1962 drop and discs Eroc I sent you a pm that will direct you to pics.

11-12-2006, 08:32 PM	#20
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	Re: 1962 drop and discs 73 -87 are the good ones. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

11-13-2006, 11:15 AM	#21
GR82BME Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Billings MT Posts: 38	Re: 1962 drop and discs As you can see from my pic that the front end is to high, just this weekend i loosened the torsion bar and droped it 2.5 inches and i looks great and rides just fine

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