5 inch rear drop question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matthufham · 07-20-2007, 01:22 PM

without lowering blocks i have less than an inch from the bump stop. did yall cut off the bump stop?

71see10 · 07-20-2007, 01:54 PM

I have 5 inch drop springs on mine,I left the bump stops and do not bottom out but I do not carry a load in mine!!!!

**raggedjim** · 07-20-2007, 02:03 PM

I have a 6" drop and I cut mine down.

Rg

**GSFMECH** · 07-20-2007, 03:44 PM

I have a 4/6 drop and had to cut mine down as well.

Mike

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-20-2007, 04:35 PM

I have a 4" in mine and everytime i put a load on it it drops but doesn't hit the bump stops. I am thinking about bagging the rear. I am installing a rear fuel cell and i don't know if the rear spring will sag if I put a load on it with the fuel cell. bagging the rear should prevent it.

faribran · 07-20-2007, 04:51 PM

yes.. .putting the gas tank in the rear plays a part... esp. with a full 25 gals.

with a 6in drop in the rear the bump stops need to be cut..otherwise its a jolt to go over railroad x-ings

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-20-2007, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSFMECH

I have a 4/6 drop and had to cut mine down as well.

Mike

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Nice truck, I like the stance & the rake.

esll.

07-20-2007, 01:22 PM	#1
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	5 inch rear drop question without lowering blocks i have less than an inch from the bump stop. did yall cut off the bump stop?

07-20-2007, 01:54 PM	#2
71see10 Worthless Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LaFayette, GA Posts: 199	Re: 5 inch rear drop question I have 5 inch drop springs on mine,I left the bump stops and do not bottom out but I do not carry a load in mine!!!!

07-20-2007, 02:03 PM	#3
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,465	Re: 5 inch rear drop question I have a 6" drop and I cut mine down. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

07-20-2007, 03:44 PM	#4
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 816	Re: 5 inch rear drop question I have a 4/6 drop and had to cut mine down as well. Mike Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

07-20-2007, 04:35 PM	#5
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Re: 5 inch rear drop question I have a 4" in mine and everytime i put a load on it it drops but doesn't hit the bump stops. I am thinking about bagging the rear. I am installing a rear fuel cell and i don't know if the rear spring will sag if I put a load on it with the fuel cell. bagging the rear should prevent it. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 402 LWB 2005 Silverado X-Cab 5.3L 2004 John Deere L120 20HP B&S

07-20-2007, 04:51 PM	#6
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: 5 inch rear drop question yes.. .putting the gas tank in the rear plays a part... esp. with a full 25 gals. with a 6in drop in the rear the bump stops need to be cut..otherwise its a jolt to go over railroad x-ings __________________ "



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