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bad 71 chevy · 11-09-2002, 08:07 PM

What is the lowest in the back that you can go with out haveing to c notch the fram all so what is the best brand of spring to get and heights to get

i want something that is abut 2 to 3 inches lower in the front and i want the back to look even as the front thanks

**1971Stepside** · 11-09-2002, 10:22 PM

Go to Early Classic Enterprises web site. They have various stance photos you can look at. I believe the 6" drop spring is as low as you can go without a c-notch. If you want to go lower than the 6" drop spring you will need to go with bags and a c notch.

Attached is a pic of my 6" springs. This will you give you an idea of how much room is left for the rearend.

Alexis · 11-09-2002, 10:57 PM

ypu anythign lowerd more then 6inches will need a c-notch. i drove for a while on 6inch lowering spring and didnt have a problem, handled pretty well IMO. But you can also use blocks to lower the rear, somthing i will be doing to level the truck out.

Iron-Butt · 11-15-2002, 06:17 PM

What did you use to lower the front. Do you have a pic of the front end?

Alexis · 11-15-2002, 06:21 PM

Springs and lowring spindle for the front

**1971Stepside** · 11-15-2002, 06:25 PM

On mine I used Early Classics 2.5" drop spindles and 1.5" drop springs. Fit like a glove.

**basketcase** · 11-15-2002, 06:32 PM

Early Classics are quality parts. I went with the 4" rear springs because I wanted a little more ground clearance for my daily driver, when it's done. For the 6" springs you will also need their shock relocator kit and the adjustable panhard bar or track bar kit. The shock kit keeps the shocks at the proper angle for best operation and the adjustable track bar allows you to center the rear housing in the frame. All bolt on stuff.

Tom

11-09-2002, 08:07 PM	#1
bad 71 chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Omaha NE 68122 Posts: 637	Lowering springs Q What is the lowest in the back that you can go with out haveing to c notch the fram all so what is the best brand of spring to get and heights to get i want something that is abut 2 to 3 inches lower in the front and i want the back to look even as the front thanks __________________ 71 Chevy C/10 lwb 350 5 speed nv3500 3.73 rear end 2.5" Front Drop and 4" in the back Edelbrock perfomer rpm manifold Edelbrock 600 cfm carb Headmen headers

11-09-2002, 10:22 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Go to Early Classic Enterprises web site. They have various stance photos you can look at. I believe the 6" drop spring is as low as you can go without a c-notch. If you want to go lower than the 6" drop spring you will need to go with bags and a c notch. Attached is a pic of my 6" springs. This will you give you an idea of how much room is left for the rearend. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-15-2002, 06:17 PM	#4
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	front springs What did you use to lower the front. Do you have a pic of the front end? __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

11-15-2002, 06:25 PM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	On mine I used Early Classics 2.5" drop spindles and 1.5" drop springs. Fit like a glove. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-15-2002, 06:32 PM	#7
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Early Classics are quality parts. I went with the 4" rear springs because I wanted a little more ground clearance for my daily driver, when it's done. For the 6" springs you will also need their shock relocator kit and the adjustable panhard bar or track bar kit. The shock kit keeps the shocks at the proper angle for best operation and the adjustable track bar allows you to center the rear housing in the frame. All bolt on stuff. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

11-09-2002, 10:57 PM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	ypu anythign lowerd more then 6inches will need a c-notch. i drove for a while on 6inch lowering spring and didnt have a problem, handled pretty well IMO. But you can also use blocks to lower the rear, somthing i will be doing to level the truck out.

11-15-2002, 06:21 PM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	Springs and lowring spindle for the front



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